TRAVEL NOTICE 6/29–7/18: Southbound HWY 217 between Hollister Ave and Sandspit Rd will be closed overnight (10 PM–6 AM) from Monday night through Saturday morning for three weeks. Please use HWY 101/Fairview Ave exits or an alternate route. Project info. 

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  • Photo of downspout emptying to gravel that helps with storm water management and run off.
    Annual Notice: Erosion, Sedimentation Control, and Stormwater Quality Program
    This annual informational bulletin outlines guidance on Best Management Practices (BMPs) aimed at reducing erosion, retaining sediment on site, and protecting water quality throughout construction activities. Program…
    Staff members at State Street Master Plan Pop Up Event.
    State Street Master Plan Public Comment Closes Tuesday, June 30
    The City’s public comment period for the State Street Master Plan closes on Tuesday, June 30, 2026. Written comments may be emailed to StateStreetMasterPlan@SantaBarbaraCA.gov.   Following the public comment period, staff will be…
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    Learn About Your Water Quality
    City laboratory staff conduct more than 45,000 water quality tests each year to ensure safe drinking water for our community. As in past years, the City outperformed every state and federal public health standard for water quality. Read…
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Construction crew at work building a retaining wall along State Route 192 near Parma Park.
State Route 192 to Reopen Wednesday, October 23 Following Storm Damage Repair
On Behalf of Caltrans District: 05 – Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo, Monterey, San Benito, and Santa Cruz CountiesSANTA BARBARA COUNTY – A full closure on a small section of SR 192 between Orizaba…
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Upcoming Ordinance Committee Hearing on the Objective Design and Development Standards
The City is creating objective design standards for multi-unit and mixed-use housing projects to comply with state law, set clear design expectations, streamline design review approval, and make the permitting process more predictable. On…
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Paving Notice - Yankee Farm Neighborhood
During the week of October 14th, the City of Santa Barbara Streets Operations Division will be paving a portion of Yankee Farm neighborhood.During the duration of this project, you may experience temporary delays and parking restrictions…
Mayor Randy Rowse presenting service award at City Council Meeting
SBA Employee Recognition
Santa Barbara Airport is proud to acknowledge three recent awards recognizing staff for their dedication and commitment to SBA.
Airport News
Intersection of Anapamu and San Andres Streets
Webinar Recording for Recent Community Meeting
The City recently held an online and in-person community meeting for the Westside and Lower West Neighborhoods Transportation Management Plan Implementation Project (Project). These meetings provided a Project update and requested…
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Loma Alta Drive Hillside Recovery and Mitigation Measures Complete
The Loma Fire broke out on the night of May 20, 2021, above Loma Alta Drive. The fire burned approximately nine acres, damaging multiple residences, before it was contained by fire personnel.  
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Improvements in Douglas Family Preserve Begin This Week
Planned improvements in Douglas Family Preserve will begin this month, including wildfire prevention, trail maintenance, habitat restoration, and removal of hazardous trees.
Parks & Rec News
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City of Santa Barbara and Santa Barbara International Film Festival Announce Exciting New Lease Agreement for Fiesta 5 Theater
The City of Santa Barbara is thrilled to announce a new lease agreement with the Santa Barbara International Film Festival (SBIFF) for the City-owned property located at 916 State Street, formerly known as the Fiesta 5 Theater. This marks…
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Commission to Consider Planting Native Tree Species on East Anapamu Street
The Parks and Recreation Commission is scheduled to consider a recommendation to restore the tree canopy on the 300 to 800 blocks of East Anapamu Street with native coast live oaks instead of Italian stone pines. 
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