City News in Brief - June 27, 2022

Independence Day Events Blast Back to the Waterfront

If you are looking for somewhere to celebrate Independence Day, there is no better place than the Santa Barbara Waterfront. A full slate of fun, festive, family-friendly activities are planned throughout the day, including the return of free, live music and dance performances. The festivities will be capped off with a bang, during a 20-minute fireworks display.

City Council to Discuss State Street Interim Operations

The City Public Works Department will give a presentation to City Council about State Street Interim Operations at the June 28 Council meeting. Council is expected to provide direction on the return of parades to State Street and discussions about parade format and frequency will take place at this time. Council will also provide direction on the portability of outdoor facilities along the 400 to 1300 blocks of State Street. Community input is appreciated.

Oak Park Dance Floor Restoration

The City Parks and Recreation Department invites the community to join Mayor Randy Rowse and City Council members for a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the completion of the Oak Park Dance Floor Restoration. The ceremony will take place at Oak Park, (located at Alamar and West Junipero Streets) on Thursday, June 30. The dance floor restoration project included extensive repairs to the century-old structure and dancers were consulted to ensure an optimal surface for performing.

Paving on De La Vina Street

The City will be paving a portion of De La Vina Street until the end of July. Work will be broken into five phases and you will not have access in and out of your driveways on paving days from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. A more detailed paving schedule will be distributed as paving gets closer. Call Street Operations Supervisor, Mike Krashefski, to find out more information: (805) 564-5454.