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2024 Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report (CAPER) Available for Review
The Program Year 2024 Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report (CAPER) is now available for public review and comment. This report summarizes and evaluates previous achievements that were undertaken to meet the City's 5-year…
Bubble event at De La Guerra Street and State Street
Bubbles Take Over State Street This September
This September, the City is sponsoring free, family-friendly bubble play events every Saturday. Bubbles will be taking over State Street between De La Guerra Street and State Street, creating a fun, interactive experience for the whole…
500 Block of State Street highlighted with the view of the ocean
Pedlets Are Coming to the 500 Block of State Street
The City of Santa Barbara is launching an exciting new pilot project on the 500 block of State Street, between Haley Street and Cota Street, as part of the broader State Street Master Plan. Beginning in early September, the City will…
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Library Plaza Construction Update April 29 2023
Santa Barbara Public Library Construction Update: Central Library Closed May 8-11 and Anapamu Entrance Closed until Further Notice
The construction project at Central Library is progressing to a new phase this spring! Central Library will be temporarily closed May 8-11, 2023, due to scheduled work on the ADA elevator project. The construction work will impact air…
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City Forestry Program Celebrates Arbor Day at Local Schools
In honor of Arbor Day, the City of Santa Barbara’s Urban Forestry program held tree-planting events across local school campuses this week. The events aimed to provide interactive learning experiences to educate children about the…
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Update: New June 1 Date for Planning Commission Hearing and Revised HCD Draft Housing Element for Review
The Planning Commission hearing date on the Revised Draft Housing Element has been changed from May 4 to June 1, 2023. On June 1, the Planning Commission will receive a presentation and public comment on the Revised Draft Housing Element,…
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Webinar Recording and Survey Available for Lower Eastside Community Connectivity Active Transportation Plan
As part of the Lower Eastside Community Connectivity Active Transportation Planning Effort, the City held a webinar and in-person meeting at the beginning of the month to share design options for a new pedestrian and bicycle U.S. Highway…
Turf at Alice Keck Park Memorial Garden
Winter and Spring Turf Renovations and Irrigation Upgrades Completed
Work to improve the safety and function of turf at Alameda Park, Alice Keck Park Memorial Garden, and Chase Palm Park wraps up this week, and the temporary fencing installed to protect the turf will be removed. Parks and Recreation staff…
Trail in Stevens Park
Stevens Park Closed Day of May 1
Stevens Park will be closed to the public on Monday, May 1, 2023, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. to allow SoCal Edison to replace a power pole within the park. All entrances leading into the park, including hiking trails, will be secured…
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The SBPD Community Academy is Back!
The Community Academy is a 6-week program that allows Santa Barbara community members to learn more about SBPD, our history, job functions, and specialty units. Participants will be provided with behind-the-scenes, hands-on experience, and…
Rendering of potential pedestrian and bicycle U.S. Highway 101 overcrossing
Webinar Recording and Survey Available for Lower Eastside Community Connectivity Active Transportation Plan!
As part of the Lower Eastside Community Connectivity Active Transportation Planning Effort, the City held a webinar on April 5 and an in-person meeting on April 12 to share design options for a new pedestrian and bicycle U.S. Highway 101…
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Thank You SB!
Thank you Santa Barbara for coming out to Coffee with a Cop this morning supporting Autism Acceptance Month. We had an outstanding time! More Coffee with a Cop events coming soon.
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