Title

News

Body
Press Releases
Social media

For a weekly roundup of news, Subscribe to our City News in Brief Newsletter.

Sections
View looking down at a construction site
Triennial Construction Code Adoption Ordinance Committee Review
Every three years, the State of California amends and adopts updates to the International Construction Codes. The City, in turn, adopts the State’s updates and any local amendments by ordinance. These then become the governing construction…
Crowd at the Paseo Nuevo Redevelopment Open House on October 15, 2025.
Community Invited to Share Feedback on the Paseo Nuevo Redevelopment
The Paseo Nuevo Redevelopment Project proposes to transform the existing shopping center into a vibrant, mixed-use district that will bring new residents, revitalize retail activity, and strengthen the long-term economic and social…
City seal
2025 Immigrant Relief Fund Grants Awarded
The City of Santa Barbara, in partnership with the Fund for Santa Barbara, is proud to announce the allocation of $333,000 in grant funding through the City of Santa Barbara Immigrant Relief Fund (SBCIRF) Grant Program. This funding,…
Filter Results
Photo of a person's feet and their hand picking up a plastic bottle from the ground and
Neighborhood Cleanup Saturday, May 18th!
Join the Clean Community Division for this month's Neighborhood Cleanup Event! No need to sign up. If you have time, grab some litter pickers or graffiti removal supplies and help transform your neighborhood in a couple…
Sustainability News
Franceschi House with view of city and ocean in the background
Survey to Rank Design Concepts for Site of Franceschi House Now Open
The City of Santa Barbara Parks and Recreation Department is seeking public input on four proposed design concepts for the site of Franceschi House within Franceschi Park.
Parks & Rec News
Image of construction workers paving at the State Street Undercrossing
May 2024 update – Vision Zero State Street Undercrossing Project
The next construction phase of the Vision Zero State Street Undercrossing Project (Project) is currently underway along the east side of the Project. This phase includes the replacement of crosswalks on State Street at Yanonali and…
Herd of sheep graze at Mission Historical Park to help maintain defensible space ahead of wildfire season
Grazing Sheep Return to Santa Barbara Parks Ahead of Wildfire Season
The City of Santa Barbara’s Parks and Recreation and Fire Departments are deploying a herd of sheep to graze approximately 15 acres of open space across four City park properties. The work aims to remove overgrown grass and brush ahead of…
Parks & Rec News
City seal
Fire and Police Commission Issues First Public Statement: “The Numbers Speak for Themselves” and "Hearing More from Our Community is a Top Priority"
The purpose of the Fire and Police Commission is to act in an advisory capacity to the City Council and the City Administrator in all matters relating to efficient and adequate fire and police protection for the City of Santa Barbara.
Cabrillo-Los Patos Roundabout Construction -Artist Rendering
Cabrillo Boulevard Detour to Channel Drive Frontage for Roundabout Construction
Cabrillo Boulevard Detour to Channel Drive Frontage for Roundabout ConstructionThe next phase of the Cabrillo Boulevard Roundabout Project is scheduled to start Monday, May 13, 2024. This will temporarily require through…
Paving Area Map - Shoreline Drive
Paving Shoreline Drive from Castillo St. to Loma Alta Dr.
During the week of May 13th, the Santa Barbara Streets Operations Division will be paving a portion of Shoreline Drive from Castillo Street to Loma Alta Drive.
Paving Area Map - Alta Vista Road
Paving Alta Vista Road and Surrounding Streets
The Santa Barbara Streets Operations Division will be paving streets in your neighborhood starting Monday, April 29th through Thursday, May 2nd from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Loma_Alta_Drive_Reopening
Loma Alta Drive Reopening to Vehicular Traffic Friday, May 10th
The City of Santa Barbara Public Works Department is reopening Loma Alta Drive from Coronel Street to West Canon Perdido Street to vehicular traffic on Friday, May 10th. Loma Alta Drive may be closed periodically in the future in…
Total results: 1651 184