TRAVEL NOTICE 6/29–7/18: 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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All SBPL locations will be CLOSED on Friday, July 3, and Saturday, July 4, for Independence Day. Book Returns will be closed and all due dates will be pushed forward. You can access our digital library 24/7.

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  • Fireworks explode over West Beach
    Let's Celebrate the Fourth of July Safely!
    The City of Santa Barbara invites community members to celebrate this holiday safely by attending only professional fireworks displays, such as the Fourth of July Celebration on the waterfront. There’s no better place to enjoy a full…
    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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Four Officers Standing in front of Restaurant Yona Redz
Santa Barbara Police Department's National Night Out Community Event
Santa Barbara Police Department's National Night Out Community EventTuesday, August 6, 20245 - 7 PMYona Redz – 532 State StreetCome by for National Night Out, a community…
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Santa Barbara Public Library and Programming Partners Receive Library of America’s Latino Poetry Grant: Places We Call Home
Santa Barbara Public Library was one of 75 organizations across the country to receive Library of America’s Latino Poetry: Places We Call Home grant to support free, public programs celebrating Latino poetry.
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Title 25: Objective Design amd Development Standards Report cover
Thursday, August 8 - Upcoming Planning Commission Hearing on City’s Objective Design and Development Standards
On Thursday August 8, 2024, the Planning Commission will receive staff’s presentation and consider a recommendation to City Council on adoption of a proposed ordinance – Title 25 Objective Design and Development Standards (ODDS). The…
Anapamu Italian Stone Pines
Final Scheduled Tree Removal and Future Plantings on East Anapamu Street
The City of Santa Barbara’s Urban Forestry staff will begin the final planned Italian stone pine removal on East Anapamu Street next week after a biologist deemed a previously active bird’s nest inactive.
Parks & Rec News
Title 25: Objective Design amd Development Standards Report cover
Objective Design and Development Standards for Review and Upcoming Planning Commission Meeting
The Final Draft Objective Design and Development Standards (ODDS) are now available for review. On Thursday August 8, 2024, the Planning Commission will receive staff’s presentation and consider a recommendation to City Council on adoption…
Paving on N. Nopal Street.
Paving on N. Nopal Street
The City of Santa Barbara Street Operations Production Paving Crew will be paving a portion of N. Nopal Street. 
New York skyline at sunset
One Stop on Southwest: Plan Your Next Adventure!
Ready for your next adventure? Save yourself the drive to LA and fly Southwest Airlines out of SBA!Southwest offers convenient nonstop service to Denver, Las Vegas, Oakland, and Sacramento. From there, you can reach major cities across the…
Airport News
DigEplan News Item photo shows person on laptop to promote the new electronic plan review software
New Electronic Plan Review Software—DigEplan—For All Application Submittals Coming Soon
Coming Soon! The City is pleased to announce a move to new electronic plan review software—DigEplan—for all application submittals to enhance staff productivity and reduce manual processes. This new user-friendly software…
Clean Up Supplies
Neighborhood Cleanup Saturday, July 20th!
Join the Clean Community Division for this month's Neighborhood Clean-up Event! Come by and grab a Clean Up Kit and/or graffiti removal supplies and help transform your neighborhood. ⁠Saturday, July 20, 2024 9:00am - Noon⁠Meet at the…
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