Santa Paula is Halfway through its District Formation Process

In February 2022, the City received a letter challenging the City’s current election system and asserting that the City’s at-large election system violates the California Voting Rights Act (CVRA). In light of the letter and to protect ...

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...

Chevron Offers to Donate California Oil Museum Property and $2 Million to the City of Santa Paula

Chevron, through its affiliate Union Oil Company of California, has offered to donate the former headquarters of Union Oil Company of California to the City of Santa Paula. The donation would include buildings and a parking lot currently used by the Calif...

Ventura County Sheriff Explorer Tactical Tournament 2022

On November 5, 2022, Explorers from the Santa Paula Police Department participated in the annual Ventura County Sheriff Explorer Tactical Tournament (VCETT). This event took place at the Sheriff’s Criminal Justice Training Center in Camarillo. The tournam...

City of Santa Paula Appoints Don Aguilar as Interim Chief of Police

Following the recent announcement of Santa Paula Chief of Police Travis Walker's intent to retire, the City of Santa Paula has appointed Don Aguilar to serve as Interim Chief of Police. Aguilar’s contract is effective November 7 and will run until a perma...

Enjoy Some Fall and Winter Fun with Santa Paula!

Although the weather is still warm and the leaves are still green, the end of the year is near! The City of Santa Paula is excited to announce its fall and winter activities for residents to enjoy. Get ready to decorate a sugar skull and deck the halls th...

Santa Paula City Council Appropriates Remaining Funds from the American Rescue Plan Act

At its regular meeting on September 21, the Santa Paula City Council approved the proposed allocations for the second half of the City’s American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds. The final disbursement of these funds will go toward several projects that enco...

City of Santa Paula Recognizes National Emergency Preparedness Month

Throughout National Emergency Preparedness Month, the City of Santa Paula encouraged members of the community to learn how to be prepared and stay informed before an emergency situation arises. During the month of September, the City of Santa Paula Police...

Santa Paula Chief of Police Announces Retirement Plans,City to Immediately Start Search for Interim

Santa Paula Chief of Police Travis Walker has announced his plans to retire effective October 2, 2022.

“Chief Walker has submitted his resignation to me, and I appreciate him proactively working with our City team to plan a smooth transition in l...

New Schedule and Mapping Tools Available for Districting Efforts

Santa Paula, CA – On February 22, 2022, the City received a letter challenging the City’s current election system and asserting that the City’s at-large election system violates the California Voting Rights Act (CVRA). In lig...

Santa Paula Moves Forward on Solid Waste Franchise Agreement and Initiates Prop 218 Process

On August 3, the Santa Paula City Council adopted a resolution awarding an exclusive solid waste franchise agreement to Athens Services and directed City staff to initiate the Proposition 218 process. To ensure the costs associated with implementing new s...

Santa Paula Begins the Transition to District-Based Elections

Santa Paula, CA – The City of Santa Paula is launching its first City Council district formation process, with the first of four public hearings scheduled to take place on Wednesday, August 3, 2022 at 6:30 p.m. during its regular City Council Me...

City of Santa Paula is Moving to By-district Elections

The City of Santa Paula is moving from at-large City Councilmember elections to by-district elections. Beginning in 2024, voters will vote for one City Council Member who lives in their district.

Head over to DrawSantaPaula.org/Contact to sign up to stay i...

Santa Paula Council Announces Resident Appointments to Commissions, Committees and Boards

Santa Paula, CA - On June 14, 2022, during a special meeting City Council interviewed 19 Santa Paula residents for consideration of appointments to 13 vacancies on various city commissions, committees, and boards. These positions are all unpaid volunteer ...

Water Division Presents 2021 Water Quality Report

Our Santa Paula Water Division is pleased to present residents with the 2021 Consumer Confidence Report, also known as our Annual Water Quality Report.

Over the past year, our dedicated team of water quality experts performed hundreds of tests on over 100 ...

Get Involved: Serve on a Committee, Commission, or Board!

VACANCY NOTICE

The City of Santa Paula is asking all interested individuals to apply for positions on several boards, commissions, and committees. Applicants must be residents of the City of Santa Paula. Applications are at the City Clerk’s Offic...

The City of Santa Paula’s Military Banner Program is Back

Santa Paula, CA – The City of Santa Paula is proud to announce that the Military Banner Program is back!

The "Santa Paula Salutes" Military Banner Program was established several years ago by the City of Santa Paula to honor and recogni...

City Video Newsletter

The City is excited to present to our residents our latest official City Video Newsletter.

City Video Newsletter: September Edition

One of our goals is to ensure all residents have access to timely and relevant information on the happenings in and around ou...