City News in Brief - Month 25, 2024

Climate Action Plan Open for Public Comment

Santa Barbara City Council has adopted the aspirational climate goal of achieving carbon neutrality by 2035. The City’s New Climate Action Plan (CAP), entitled Together to Zero, serves as the City’s roadmap to achieve this goal through reducing GHG emissions across the City and new strategies to remove carbon from the atmosphere. The Climate Action Plan is open for public comment until Wednesday, April 24. Click Read More to review the CAP and provide your feedback.

Section of Alameda Padre Serra Closed to Vehicular Traffic This Week

Starting today, March 25 through Thursday, March 28th, the City of Santa Barbara Street Operations Production Paving Crew will close Alameda Padre Serra to through traffic between Dover Road and Las Alturas Road between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. City crews are permanently fixing potholes by grinding, milling, and paving the road.

WaterWise Garden Recognition Contest

Do you have a beautiful, water wise garden? The WaterWise Garden Recognition Contest celebrates and recognizes beautiful, water efficient front yards throughout Santa Barbara County. Submit photos and apply online by April 30!

Summer Jobs Offer Early Career Development Opportunities for Teens and Young Adults

The Parks and Recreation Department is recruiting hourly employees to support summer programs and services ahead of peak season. Seasonal positions play a critical role in the operation of summer camps, seasonal aquatics facilities, and event facilities while creating professional development opportunities for teens and young adults. Applications are being reviewed now, and interviews will begin in April.

Webinar Recording Available for Castillo Street Undercrossing Bicycle and Pedestrian Facility Improvements Project

The City held a community webinar on March 13, 2024, and an in-person community meeting on March 16, 2024 regarding the latest design concepts and status of the Castillo Street Undercrossing Safety Improvements Project.

Video Spotlight: City Connection Episode 9

In this edition, we're thrilled to highlight some exciting developments in our community: Granada Garage Goes Green, Fire Safety Reminders, and Eastside Park Upgrades.