Articles From : CityofSantaBarbara
Public Input Requested for Castillo Street Undercrossing
The City of Santa Barbara is developing a design for bicycle and pedestrian facility improvements at the approaches to the Castillo Street undercrossing at Highway 101 on Castillo and Haley Streets.
City Connection: Santa Barbara City's New Video Series
The City of Santa Barbara has launched a new social-media friendly video series called "City Connection."
City Council Sets Interim Requirements for State Street Parklets
The Santa Barbara City Council approves updated requirements for State Street including parklet fees per square foot and prohibting parades for two to five years.
Cabrillo Pavilion and Cabrillo Ball Park Receive Awards for Community Beautification
Local nonprofit Santa Barbara Beautiful recently recognized two City properties during the organization's 58th annual Awards Gala on Sunday, September 18, 2022.
Tax Results Up for the City of Santa Barbara
The City of Santa Barbara received a 0.6% increase in sales tax last quarter and a 19.4% increast in hotel tax last month.
New Santa Barbara Police Chief Sworn In
[Update]: Kelly Ann Gordon was sworn in as Santa Barbara's new Police Chief on Monday morning.
It's Creek Week!
This year’s Creek Week celebration takes place September 17 – 24.
Water Resources Division Reduces Energy Demands Amid Statewide Energy Crisis
The City Water Resources Division reduced energy demands at its three treatment plants this week in response to the current statewide energy crisis.
Mesa Creek Arroyo Burro Estuary 15 Years Later
The City of Santa Barbara's Creek Division celebrates the 15th anniversary of Arroyo Burro Estuary's completion.
Architectural Historian Honored with Historic Preservation Award
Santa Barbara City's Architectural Historian, Nicole Hernandez, was honored with the John Pitman Memorial Award for Historic Preservation Work.
Hotel Tax Brings in Nearly $4M Last Month
The City of Santa Barbara collected $3.97 million in transient occupancy taxes for July 2022, about 19.5% above projections.
Public Input Sought on Draft Ordinance for Civilian Police Oversight
The City of Santa Barbara seeks feedback on a draft ordinance that will guide its efforts in implementing a new civilian oversight system of the Police Department.
Conducting Business at the City of Santa Barbara: City Office Hours and Online Options
After adapting to an evolved work environment due to the pandemic while maintaining public service, City offices have been and continue to be open for business.
State Street Promenade Deep Cleaning Scheduled
The City of Santa Barbara has scheduled a deep cleaning of the State Street Promenade next week.
8 Blocks of Micheltorena Street to Receive New Pavement
Eight blocks of Micheltorena Street in Santa Barbara will be receive new pavement starting next week.
Andrée Clark Bird Refuge Restoration Begins
The Andrée Clark Bird Refuge Restoration Project has begun and is expected to be completed this December.
Pedestrian Safety Improvements Project Begins Construction
Last week construction of the HSIP Cycle 9 Pedestrian Safety Improvements Project began on the Eastside and downtown in Santa Barbara.
Viva la…Confetti is Still Litter
Ahead of Old Spanish Days, Santa Barbara City is urging residents to take part in environmentally conscious choices.
Hotel and Sales Tax Results for Santa Barbara
The City of Santa Barbara has released first-quarter sales tax and mid-year hotel tax results for this year.
Tree Removal Scheduled on Milpas Street
Santa Barbara City’s Urban Forestry Program will be removing an Indian Laurel fig tree in the 500 block of Milpas Street next week.