A Santa Barbara Civic Center plan may be developed as part of changes to the State St. promenade. It would be in the area of State St. at De la Guerra St.
There cold be some trial changes coming in downtown Santa Barbara to help improve foot traffic and boost the economy while a master plan is worked on. The ideas include a drop off for the Granada Theatre and a pedestrian only area.
Santa Barbara Police are actively recruiting while the city works on budget issues and funding. All departments are facing a tighter funding year ahead due to tough economic times. A final budget has to be in place by July 1.