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Fireworks over West Beach
Celebrate the Fourth of July Safely
The City of Santa Barbara invites community members to celebrate this holiday safely by attending only professional firework 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…
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Plan Check Responses Must Be Submitted via DigEplan Starting July 7, 2025
To streamline the building plan review process, the City of Santa Barbara will require applicants to provide digital correction responses through our electronic plan review system, DigEplan, beginning July 7, 2025.This…
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Residential Burglary Crime Ring Arrested
On April 4, 2025, at 9:45 am, detectives from the Santa Barbara Police Department were alerted by an Orange County Law Enforcement Agency about a potential residential burglary crime ring operating in the Santa Barbara area. Santa Barbara…
Clean Air Express at Refugio Wide Shot showing the coastline
New Clean Air Express Route Offers Free Rides in April
The Clean Air Express commuter bus service has expanded its hours to offer more convenient transportation throughout the day, with free rides on new midday routes available in April. The new "Midday Connector" service connects North County…
Santa Barbara Police Department Patch
Eyes Forward, Hands on the Wheel: Focused Driving Saves Lives
April is Distracted Driving Awareness MonthIn its efforts to prevent distracted driving and save lives on our roads, the Santa Barbara Police Department is reminding all drivers to stay focused, keep their eyes forward and keep their hands…
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Road Improvement Work for San Andres and Canon Perdido Streets Starting Monday, April 7
The City is contracting out Granite Construction to pave San Andres Street from Carrillo Street to Canon Perdido and Canon Perdido Street from Wentworth Avenue to Marilla Avenue. Work will take place Monday, April 7 through Thursday, April…
Santa Barbara Police Department Patch
2025 Community Academy
The Santa Barbara Police Department is excited to announce the return of our Community Academy, a free, behind-the-scenes experience designed to give community members an inside look at how SBPD operates. This two-day…
Volunteer trail workers level the dirt on Jesusita Trail
Large-Scale Volunteer Event Aims to Improve Cold Spring Trail and Ridge Trail
The City of Santa Barbara Parks and Recreation Department is seeking up to 100 volunteers for a large-scale trail volunteer day to restore Cold Spring Trail and Ridge Trail on Saturday, April 19, from 8:15 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.…
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Paving on E. Cabrillo Blvd
Paving ScheduleMonday, April 7th (red)00 block of Los Patos Way
Castillo Undercrossing from afar.
US 101 Southbound Castillo Street Ramp Closures/Castillo Street Traffic Control In Santa Barbara For Drainage Improvement Project
A project to improve drainage along the Castillo Street Undercrossing will result in the closure of the US 101 southbound Castillo Street off-ramp beginning Monday, March 31 and Tuesday, April 1 during the overnight hours between 9 pm and…
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Sidewalk Vendor Enforcement Protects Public Safety
Starting this week, the City of Santa Barbara’s Vendor Enforcement Team, led by the Fire Department and supported by bilingual City staff and law enforcement officers for safety, will be conducting inspections of sidewalk vending…
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