We are working on economic and public safety response time analysis. Our next City Council meeting on the State Street Master Plan is anticipated in September 2025. 

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Faulkner Gallery will be closed for audiovisual upgrades. 
The Eastside Library will be partially closed from July 7-12.

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All SBPL locations will open late on Thursday, July 3. Visit our calendar for details.
All SBPL locations will be closed on Friday, July 4, for Independence Day.

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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…
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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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Santa Barbara Public Library’s 2023 Book to Action Event Series Examines Housing and Homelessness
Each year, Santa Barbara Public Library chooses a social topic of community interest or challenge that the community is facing and develops a series of programs to explore potential solutions. Through selected readings, presentations, and…
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Central Library Closed Due to Construction Activity
February 9, 2023 Central Library will reopen at 10am on February 9, 2023. February 7, 2023 Central Library remains closed due to air quality issues. January 31, 2023 Santa Barbara Public Library will continue with modified…
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Upcoming Vegetation Management Project at Douglas Family Preserve
The Fire Department and Parks and Recreation Department continue their ongoing collaboration to reduce wildfire risk in Santa Barbara's open space parks. Crews will conduct a vegetation management project in Douglas Family Preserve on…
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Santa Barbara Expands Homeless Outreach Services in the Downtown and Waterfront Areas
For the first time ever, the City will have the presence of a homeless outreach team during the evening and weekend hours in the Downtown Corridor and along the Waterfront. The City will also be continuing its commitment to provide…
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The City of Santa Barbara Releases Statement on Death of Tyre Nichols
The death of Tyre Nichols is appalling, tragic, and was unnecessary. The individuals involved have rightly been fired and criminally charged in the death of Tyre Nichols. There is no excuse for their actions. The actions of these…
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Upcoming Vegetation Management Project at Douglas Family Preserve
The City of Santa Barbara Fire Department and Parks and Recreation Department continue their ongoing collaboration to reduce wildfire risk in Santa Barbara's open space parks. Crews will conduct a vegetation management project in Douglas…
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Map of Construction Area for the Westside Community Paseos Project on January 26, 2023
Construction Begins for the Westside Community Paseos Project
On January 17, Southern California Edison and Lash Construction, Inc. began relocating utility poles along Mission Street, between Modoc Road and San Pascual Street, in preparation for construction of the Westside Community Paseos Project…
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Serial Burglar Arrested
SANTA BARBARA, CA – January 24, 2023 On January 18, 2023, Santa Barbara police officers were on patrol in the area of 300 East Cabrillo Blvd. when they contacted and detained 47-year-old Brian Christopher Schotz for…
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Free In-Person Storm Recovery Assistance Available at the Library
In-person assistance is available through the Santa Barbara Public Library’s Community Connections program, which offers appointments for one-on-one assistance with navigating community resources and social services. Adult Education staff…
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