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carrillo Intersection
Zapotec Weaving Meets Asphalt Art
Join lead artists Eddy Jimenez and Irene Ramirez for an engaging introduction to Zapotec rug weaving, natural dye techniques, and the cultural symbolism embedded in traditional designs. Through textiles on display, educational materials,…
Public officils and safety partners gathered for a ribbon cutting on December 9, 2025
County Celebrates its Completion of the Regional Fire Communications Center and Expansion of the Emergency Operations Center.
Santa Barbara County officials and public safety partners celebrated the expansion of the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) and Regional Fire Communication Center (RFCC) on December 9. The RFCC now centralizes dispatch for all seven local…
630 Garden Street Building Front
Reminder: Land Development – 2025 End of Year Closure
End of Year Closure As part of the City’s annual Holiday closure, most City Land Development Team offices and operations will be closed beginning Friday, December 19, 2025, and will resume business on Monday, January…
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Main Break Repair
Replacing Aging Water Infrastructure, Planning for Tomorrow
The City of Santa Barbara’s water system represents one of the largest investments in public infrastructure in the City, playing a critical role in providing the foundation for our community to…
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Construction Continues for the Vision Zero State Street Undercrossing Project
Construction along the east side of the Vision Zero State Street Undercrossing Project (Project) continues for the next ten weeks, after the recent completion of sidewalk widening under the Underpass. The next stage includes…
Bohnett Park
Annual 2024-2025 Community Development and Human Services Committee Funding Recommendations
The City's Human Services and Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) programs allocate funds to help support local non-profit organizations that provide social services to low and moderate-income residents.
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Semiannual Recruitment for City Advisory Groups
Do you have a passion for making a difference in your community? Share your ideas and be a part of a City team by joining one of our 32 City Advisory Groups! The City is an equal opportunity employer and adopts practices that value and…
State Street Advisory Committee Meeting October 2023
Upcoming State Street Advisory Committee Meeting – March 18
On Monday, March 18, 2024, City Staff will provide an update on the Create State Master Plan process, which will include review of the Plan's topic areas, timeline, guiding principles, and districts. Staff will also discuss the State…
State Street News
Adams Elementary students help staff plant a new tree on Arbor Day
Arbor Week Brings More Trees to Santa Barbara
The City of Santa Barbara’s Urban Forestry program celebrated Arbor Week by planting new trees across the city. The observance is recognized in California from March 7 through March 14.
Parks & Rec News
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Paving N. Alisos and N. Voluntario Streets
Starting Monday, March 18th, the Santa Barbara Streets Operations Division will be paving a portion of the Eastside neighborhood. 
Intersection of Milpas and Hutash Streets
Project Update for Milpas Street at U.S. Highway 101 Operational Improvements Project
The Milpas Street at U.S. Highway 101 Operational Improvements Project is critical to the success and safe operation of the U.S. Highway 101 Widening Project (HOV Project) and will address expected traffic impacts from the HOV Project.…
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Two Suspects Arrested in Stolen Vehicle for Distribution of Illegal Drugs
On March 6, 2024, around 9:00 a.m., Santa Barbara Police Detectives conducted a traffic stop in the 1st block of South Hope Avenue on a recently reported stolen vehicle from the City of Lompoc. Two subjects were contacted, and upon…
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