Public Safety Power Shutoffs (PSPS) in Parts of Santa Barbara County

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All SBPL locations will be closed on Thursday, June 19 for Juneteenth.

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Beginning Monday, June 16, the Faulkner Main Gallery at the Central Library will be closed for audiovisual upgrades. Thank you for your patience.

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A Message from Chief of Police Kelly Gordon
As your Chief of Police, I want to speak directly to you about two important matters that affect the fabric of our community: immigration enforcement and the right to peacefully protest.  
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Upcoming City Council Discussion – Single Family Streamlining Project
On June 17, 2025, City planning staff will brief the City Council on the Single Family Streamlining Project—an initiative aimed at updating the Single Family Design Board (SFDB) review process and zoning ordinance to provide homeowners…
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Elevated Deck Inspection Program
Reminder of upcoming deadline. Recent California State laws SB 721 (2018) and SB 326 (2019) require inspections of elevated decks to ensure that multi-family and condominium buildings maintain safe, structurally sound…
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Weekly Volunteer Program Returns to Alice Keck Park Memorial Garden
A popular volunteer program has returned to Alice Keck Park Memorial Garden. The City of Santa Barbara’s Parks and Recreation Department is inviting volunteers of all skill levels to assist in caring for the downtown park, often called the…
Parks & Rec News
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A Message from the Santa Barbara Police Department
The Santa Barbara Police Department is actively monitoring and staying informed about the complex and evolving situation in the Middle East. Our thoughts and condolences go out to the individuals and families affected by these tragic…
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Average Unit-Size Density (AUD) Incentive Program Progress Report: A Look Back on a Decade of Housing Production.
July 2023 marks 10 years since the adoption of the Average Unit-Size Density Incentive (AUD) Program, which was intended to encourage the development of smaller, more attainable housing units in select areas of the city.
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Got Feedback? Download the SB Connect App!
Have you downloaded SB Connect? The City of Santa Barbara's new app makes it easy to report things that need repair or attention around town - including at the Airport! While inside the Terminal, use it to report any maintenance…
Airport News
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October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month
October is breast cancer awareness month. This year is the tenth anniversary of the Pink Patch Project, and we are excited to announce that the Santa Barbara Police Department is participating! The Pink Patch Project is part of a…
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Vision Zero State Street Undercrossing Project Construction Begins October 2
The State Street undercrossing of Highway 101 is getting a major facelift, as the Vision Zero State Street Undercrossing Project is set to begin Monday, October 2. The Project connects the City’s two most active transportation-oriented…
Sewer Lateral
REMINDER: All Sewer Lateral Repairs Require a Permit
All sewer lateral repairs require a permit, including lateral lining and backwater valve installations. Sewer Lateral Inspection Program (SLIP) participants must provide a copy of their permit(s) (some repairs require both a Public Works…
Vendor Space
Vendor Spaces Available to Local Artisans
Become a part of the Santa Barbara Arts and Crafts Show just in time for the holiday season. Display your products to visitors and locals on Cabrillo Boulevard at the City's weekly open-air market every Sunday. Artisans must be residents…
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Celestial Spectacle: Free Eclipse Glasses and Stellar Library Events
On Saturday, October 14, an annular solar eclipse will be visible for millions of people in the Western Hemisphere. Since it's never safe to look directly at the sun without proper eye protection during an event like this, the Library will…
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