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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…
Image on man at computer submitting Plan Check Responses via DigEplan
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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Intersection of Anapamu and San Andres Streets
Public Meetings for Tree Removals Proposed for Westside and Lower West Neighborhoods Transportation Management Plan Implementation Project
The Westside and Lower West Neighborhoods Transportation Management Plan Implementation Project (Project) completes major infrastructure gaps to provide safe pedestrian and bicycle routes to schools, parks, and neighborhood services. The…
Milpas Intersection, pedestrians in crosswalk as vehicles share the intersection.
Removal of Eight Ficus Trees on Milpas Street
As part of the Milpas Street Crosswalk Safety and Sidewalk Widening Project (Project), the City will remove eight Laurel Fig (Ficus) trees in June and July 2025. These trees have been identified as safety and accessibility concerns. Before…
Rendering of the Exterior of Regional Fire Communications Center.
Regional Fire Communications Center Now at Full Operation
Allowing for streamlined dispatch of all fire and medical callsOn behalf of the Santa Barbara County Fire Department - The County of Santa Barbara has successfully transitioned all seven local…
Rendering of the new De La Vina Street Bridge.
New Traffic Pattern on De La Vina Street
Beginning Thursday, July 10, 2025, a new traffic pattern will be in effect on De La Vina Street for the De La Vina Street Bridge Replacement Project (Project) that is currently underway. Vehicular traffic will be limited to one-way…
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…
Vic Trace aerial showing an above ground reservoir.
Updated Frequently Asked Questions in Response to Community Engagement Workshops
In May 2025, the City’s Vic Trace Reservoir Replacement Project team hosted two Community Engagement Workshops. Attendees learned more about the Project and asked questions. City staff gathered community feedback and created a Project…
Asphalt art on crosswalk
City Awarded Bloomberg Philanthropies Asphalt Art Grant
We’re thrilled to announce that Santa Barbara is one of 10 cities across Canada, Mexico, and the U.S. selected to receive a $100,000 grant from the Bloomberg Philanthropies Asphalt Art Initiative. The program uses art and design to improve…
State Street News
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…
Cars driving along Cliff Drive
$4.3 Million Awarded for South Coast Bike, Pedestrian, and Safe Routes Projects
Measure A Supports Multipurpose Paths, Sidewalks, and School Safety in Santa Barbara, Goleta, Carpinteria, and Isla VistaSharing on behalf of Santa Barbara County Association of Governments - The…
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