Celebrate the Holidays with Santa Paula!

Santa Paula, CA - Step into a season of enchantment as the City of Santa Paula unveils a spectacular lineup of festive activities designed to infuse warmth and joy into the winter months for residents. With great anticipation, the City is delighted to rev...

Santa Paula Celebrates $1 Million in State Funding for Santa Paula Sports Park Enhancements

Santa Paula, CA - In a momentous occasion this morning, Senator Monique Limón and Assemblymember Steve Bennett presented $1 million dollars of support on behalf of the State of California to bolster the development of the Santa Paula Sports Park. This 37-...

Santa Paula Parks & Recreation Dept. and School District Collaborate to Expand Youth Sports Access

For Immediate Release

August 18, 2023

Santa Paula Parks & Recreation Department and School District Collaborate to Expand Youth Sports Access

Santa Paula, CA – The Santa Paula Parks & Recreation Department and the Santa Paula Unified School...

Santa Paula Police Explorers Excel in Regional Tactical Competition

Santa Paula Police Explorers Excel in Regional Tactical Competition

Santa Paula, Calif. – Law Enforcement Explorers from Santa Paula Police Department Post 2350 participated in the “Channel Islands Challenge” regional competition in Oxnard August 11-13, 20...

California Oil Museum Property Community Engagement Workshops Kickoff

On November 16, 2022, the City of Santa Paula announced that Chevron, in partnership with its affiliate Union Oil Company of California, made a generous offer to donate the historic former headquarters of Union Oil Company of California to the City. This ...

Harvard Blvd. Project Updates

Santa Paula City Council Allocates Funding for Spirit of Santa Paula Harvard Shelter

For Immediate Release 

July 7, 2023 Santa Paula City Council Allocates Funding for Spirit of Santa Paula Harvard Shelter in Collaboration with the County Board of Supervisors and the City of Fillmore

Santa Paula, CA – On Tuesday,...

Santa Paula City Council adopts resolution establishing the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion report

Santa Paula City Council is proud to present the Cities Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) report. Over the past few years, our social justice ad hoc committee has been reviewing policies and practices within the City, in order to create an equitable ...

Santa Paula City Council Adopts 2023-25 Strategic Plan

At its regular meeting on June 21, the Santa Paula City Council adopted the 2023-2025 Strategic Plan. This plan comes as an update to the 2021-2023 Strategic Plan and emphasizes the City’s commitment to transparency as...

Santa Paula City Council Adopts Fiscal Year 2023-25 Budget

At its regular meeting on June 21, the Santa Paula City Council unanimously adopted its two-year Fiscal Year (FY) 2023-25 Budget. The balanced, nearly $54 million budget, indicates the City is in strong financial standing and is committed to maintaining i...

City of Santa Paula Water Division Consumer Confidence Report

The City of Santa Paula Water Division has completed its Annual Water Quality Report for 2022, which demonstrates the unwavering commitment and long-standing tradition of delivering high-quality water to its consumers. 

The report is available to ...

Celebrate Safely and Enjoy the Spectacular Fireworks Show in Santa Paula this Fourth of July

As residents begin to plan their Fourth of July celebrations, the City of Santa Paula reminds the community that all fireworks, including those commonly referred to as “safe and sane,” are illegal within the City. Santa Paulans are invited to celebrate in...

Santa Paula Embraces 100% Renewable Future and Gives Residents Choices from Clean Power Alliance

At its regular meeting on June 7, the Santa Paula City Council advanced the City’s agreement with the Clean Power Alliance (CPA) by selecting a default rate option for the City and its residents. 

CPA is Southern Califo...

Santa Paula Welcomes New Residents

The City of Santa Paula, in partnership with Limoneira, Calavo Growers, Lewis Group of Companies and the Santa Paula Chamber of Commerce, hosted a welcome event for new residents at the Harvest housing development on May 12. The...

Santa Paula Police Department Celebrates Centennial Anniversary

On April 22, the Santa Paula Police Department (SPPD) will celebrate its centennial anniversary. To commemorate this momentous occasion, SPPD and the City have planned a series of events and projects to highlight the department’s history and mil...

City of Santa Paula Secures Grants for Transportation and Broadband Improvements

The City of Santa Paula continues to invest staff time and research in its grant application efforts to supplement the City’s budget. As a result of these efforts, the City received a $1.5 million Transportation Development Act (TDA) grant from ...

Santa Paula Elected Officials Step Up to Serve on Regional Boards

In January, Councilmember Jenny Crosswhite was appointed Vice Chair of the Ventura Local Agency Formation Commission (Ventura LAFCo) and board member for District 47 of the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG), represent...

Santa Paula Police Explorers Earn an Award in First-Ever Chandler Tactical Competition

In January, Santa Paula Police Department Explorer Post #2350 embarked on its first-ever journey to participate in the Chandler Tactical Competition.  Explorers representing 45 law enforcement agencies from across the nation participated in the h...

Santa Paula Launches Spanish Interpretation Pilot Program for City Council Meetings

On January 18, the City of Santa Paula launched a six-month pilot program to provide in-person Spanish interpretation services for City Council meetings. The program aims to increase accessibility for Spanish speaking residents who make up a sign...

Santa Paula Continues to Invest in Critical Infrastructure with Federal Funding and Measure T Funds

The City of Santa Paula is kicking the new year off with additional funding allocations toward important street improvement projects. On December 29, Congress awarded $2 million to the City to advance the Harvard Boulevard Improvement Project. In addition...

City of Santa Paula Joins Clean Power Alliance

At its meeting on December 1, the Clean Power Alliance Board of Directors officially voted to approve the City of Santa Paula’s membership in the Clean Power Alliance (CPA). Beginning in March 2024, the City of Santa Paula and its reside...

Santa Paula Reminds Residents of Water and Wastewater Bill Assistance Before Penalties Resume

In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, the City of Santa Paula had suspended water shut-offs and penalties for overdue utility bills for nearly three years to provide much needed financial relief to the community. As Santa Paula continues to move forward, the...