Public Works News Archive

The City of Santa Barbara is excited to announce the launch of our Preapproved Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Program—a faster, more affordable way for homeowners to build detached ADUs on their property. 

The City of Santa Barbara Streets Operations Division will be paving a portion of the Westside neighborhood from Monday, April 28, through Thursday, May 1, impacting W. Micheltorena Street, Almond Avenue, W. Sola Street, W. Victoria Street…

On Behalf of Caltrans District: 05 – Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo, Monterey, San Benito, and Santa Cruz CountiesSANTA BARBARA COUNTY – An operation to stripe the Castillo Street Undercrossing will…

Listed below are two upcoming meetings associated with the Milpas Street Crosswalk Safety and Sidewalk Widening Project (Project): •    City Council, Tuesday, April 15, 2025 (Consent Agenda): Project environmental…

The City will host an information session for the community regarding the De la Vina Bridge Replacement Project (Project). The Project will replace the existing bridge over Mission Creek, located at 2700 De la Vina Street, between Vernon…

The City will host two community engagement workshops to update residents on the Vic Trace Reservoir Replacement Project. Located in the Alta Mesa neighborhood, this storage reservoir is a vital component of the City's water distribution…

This year, we celebrate nationwide the 57th anniversary of the passage of the Fair Housing Act. The Act made discrimination in housing transactions unlawful, including the rental, refinance, and sale of housing. The Fair Housing…

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…

Upgrading your water heater? Switch to a heat pump water heater for a healthier, safer, and more energy-efficient home! These electric alternatives reduce carbon emissions, improve indoor air quality, and lower energy costs.The City’s…

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)…

You may have recently noticed trees that have been tagged along Cliff Drive. The tree tags are associated with an arborist tree survey being conducted for the Cliff Drive Vision Zero Project (Project). A tree survey is needed to assess…

Granite Construction Company, a contractor for City of Santa Barbara, will be performing concrete improvements and pavement maintenance within City Parking Lot 5 (Victoria Lot).  Work is scheduled to begin on Monday, March 31, 2025,…

As part of the Cabrillo and Los Patos Roundabout Project, nighttime work will occur on Cabrillo Boulevard at the Roundabout starting Tuesday, March 25 through Thursday, March 28, from 5:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. to allow for drainage and paving…

To reduce daytime traffic and business impacts, the City will be performing nighttime construction between 7:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. from March 23 through March 26 (weather permitting) to grind off existing asphalt and place new asphalt…

The City of Santa Barbara Streets Operations Division will be installing rumble strips on the northbound lane of East Los Olivos Street near Mountain Drive on Thursday, March 27 (please see map below).East Los Olivos Street near Mountain…

For current storm information, visit Widespread Storm Forecast for Santa Barbara County Mid March 2025. The City encourages residents to stay informed, take necessary precautions, and report any concerns. Stay away from…

Participate in a quick 5-minute survey about how you use water in your daily life! Plus, you could win an iPad!This survey is part of a larger nationwide study by the Water Research Foundation focused on understanding water use in homes.…

The City of Santa Barbara's Town Hall on Fire Safety and the City’s Water System offers the public an opportunity to learn from representatives of the Fire Department and the Public Works Water Resources Division.

UPDATE March 6, 2025: The water main replacement project will now begin Monday, March 17 due to weather.

*Sharing on behalf of Santa Barbara County Association of Governments*For Immediate ReleaseFebruary 20, 2025Santa Barbara County Association of Governments is seeking grant applications until April 1 for eligible projects…