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CCTV Equipment Photo
Small Diameter CCTV Sewer Main Inspection Project Starts Mid-August
The City of Santa Barbara owns and maintains 257 miles of sewer mains which deliver wastewater to the El Estero Water Resource Center. To continue delivering quality service, the City will conduct CCTV (closed-circuit television)…
Oak Park Restoration Project
Mission Creek Restoration Project at Oak Park Begins
The City of Santa Barbara's Creeks Division is excited to announce the start of the Mission Creek Restoration Project at Oak Park. The project covers a 1,
Plaza del Mar Band Shell and surrounding trees
Ribbon Cutting Scheduled to Celebrate Reopening of Plaza del Mar Band Shell
The City of Santa Barbara Parks and Recreation Department will host a ribbon-cutting event at Plaza del Mar (131 Castillo St.) on Wednesday, August 21, at 4:00 p.m. to celebrate the completed renovation of the park’s historic Band Shell.
Parks & Rec News
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Reimagining Franceschi House to be Presented to Historic Landmarks Commission
The Historic Landmarks Commission will review a conceptual design for a future project at the site of Franceschi House within Franceschi Park.
Parks & Rec News
picture of construction of Casas Las Granadas
Notice of Funding Availability and Request for Proposals Under the Local Housing Trust Fund Program
Starting Friday, August 2, 2024, the City of Santa Barbara will be accepting proposals for funding under the Local Housing Trust Fund (LHTF) Program through the California Department of Housing and Community Development. The City’s LHTF…
Fresh vegetables on a table. The City seal and Certified Santa Barbara Farmers Market Logo sit across the image.
Harvest Homecoming: Grand Opening of New Saturday Santa Barbara Certified Farmers Market!
What's going on?Beginning September 28, 2024, the Santa Barbara Certified Farmers’ Market Association, Inc. (SBCFMA) is moving the Saturday Farmers Market to the City’s public right-of-way along Carrillo…
Vic Trace aerial showing an above ground reservoir.
Construction Work Notice: Geologic Investigation
The City of Santa Barbara’s Public Works Department is coordinating preliminary geologic investigations in the Vic Trace neighborhood for the City’s upcoming Vic Trace Reservoir Replacement Project. The investigative work involves drilling…
Image of pedestrians walking across State Street promenade
Slow Your Roll to Stay Safe on State!
With the summer season and Old Spanish Days Fiesta attracting walkers, bikers, and drivers Downtown, the City encourages everyone to “Stay Safe on State” and “Slow Your Roll.”  By obeying traffic laws, slowing down, and yielding to…
Mix of confetti and glitter with text "Confetti is Litter"
The City of Santa Barbara reminds the community that confetti is litter. 
The use of confetti at Santa Barbara parades and festivals is increasing, both in the number of events and the volume of confetti. Traditionally, confetti eggs, or cascarones, have been a part of Santa Barbara’s Old Spanish Days. However,…
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