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On Wednesday July 15, construction will begin on the Hope School District Crosswalk Safety Project (Project). The Project will improve safety at one school crosswalk next to Hope Elementary School on La Colina Road and two school…
On Wednesday, July 8, the southbound lane of Mountain Drive will be closed between the intersection of Mountain Drive and Los Olivos Street/Mission Canyon Road. On Thursday, July 9, both lanes of Mountain Drive will be closed between the…
The City of Santa Barbara is currently accepting submissions for designer-owned plans for preapproved Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs). Submissions are now being accepted on a rolling basis, with no application deadline.
The City of Santa Barbara’s Vic Trace Reservoir Replacement Project team will be presenting the project’s Draft Environmental Impact Report (EIR) prepared in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act. The public is…
Construction for the Via Lucero Wastewater Force Main Replacement Project is currently underway at State Street and N. Hope Avenue. Originally scheduled to start in May, the project experienced a delay in construction material…
Join us in celebrating International Women in Engineering Day on June 23. International Women in Engineering Day is celebrated worldwide while focusing on women working in engineering. Women engineers are shaping the world and making…
The City of Santa Barbara’s (City) Draft Safe Streets for All Action Plan (Action Plan) goes before City Council on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, for review and comment. The Action Plan aims to make Santa Barbara’s streets safer by eliminating…
On Tuesday & Thursday, June 16 & 18, the City of Santa Barbara Streets Operations Division will be milling and paving the 500 - 700 blocks of E. Canon Perdido Street (see the map). During this project, there may be…
On Tuesday & Wednesday, June 16 & 17, the City of Santa Barbara Streets Operations Division will be paving a section of the 500 & 600 blocks of E. Cota Street and a section of the 500 block of N. Salsipuedes Street (see…
The City of Santa Barbara Public Works Department prepared the Draft Vic Trace Reservoir Replacement Project Environmental Impact Report (EIR) that analyzes the potential environmental effects associated with the proposed Project in…
As part of the Castillo Street Undercrossing Bicycle and Pedestrian Facility Improvements Project, the City held a webinar on May 27, 2026, and an in-person meeting on May 28, 2026 to review the Project Plan with the community.
As part of the Lower Eastside Safety Enhancements Project, the City held a webinar on May 13, 2026, and an in-person meeting on May 20, 2026 to review the Project Plan with the community.
Please join the City of Santa Barbara at two public meetings to learn about the Vic Trace Reservoir Replacement Project and review the Project’s California Environmental Quality Act’s (CEQA) Draft Environmental Impact Report (EIR). The…
Sharing on Behalf of Caltrans District: 05 – Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo, Monterey, San Benito, and Santa Cruz CountiesSANTA BARBARA COUNTY — Travelers on US 101 in Santa Barbara will encounter…
After completing the watermain replacement in Fall 2025, the Upper De La Vina Project shifts into phase three on Monday, June 1st, with construction of pedestrian safety intersection improvements along De La Vina Street between Valerio…
Learn how the upcoming zoning updates could streamline and simplify permits for your home improvement projects. The City of Santa Barbara Planning Division held an informational webinar on Wednesday, May 20, from 9:00 AM – 10:…
Beginning Tuesday, May 26, through Friday, May 29, the City of Santa Barbara Streets Operations Division will be paving overnight from 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. See the map and the schedule below:OVERNIGHT PAVING…
The City of Santa Barbara’s Vic Trace Reservoir Replacement Project team will be presenting the latest design of the Vic Trace Reservoir Replacement Project (Project) to the City’s Architectural Board of Review (ABR) on Tuesday, May 26 at…
PROJECT BENEFITS: The City is rehabilitating aging sewer main infrastructure in order to maintain the quality and reliability of wastewater service to the public.
Beginning Sunday, May 17, through Friday, May 22, the City of Santa Barbara Streets Operations Division will be paving overnight from 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. See the map and the information below for a detailed schedule:…