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Early Morning Stabbing Leads to Attempted Homicide Arrest
On January 29, 2023, at about 0635 hours the Combined Communication Center received several 9-1-1 calls reporting an injured and bleeding male near Anacapa Street and De La Guerra Street. Officers located the victim, a middle-aged…
The City of Santa Barbara Releases Statement on Death of Tyre Nichols
The death of Tyre Nichols is appalling, tragic, and was unnecessary. The individuals involved have rightly been fired and criminally charged in the death of Tyre Nichols. There is no excuse for their actions. The actions of these…
Central Library Closed Through Tuesday Due to Construction Activity
Overnight construction activity impacted air quality at Central Library at 40 E. Anapamu. Tests are being done to ensure the building is safe for patrons and staff. Results will not be available until next week. Out of an abundance of…
Santa Barbara Expands Services to Address the Needs of Unsheltered Individuals After Hours in the Downtown and Waterfront Areas
For the first time ever, the City will have the presence of a homeless outreach team during the evening and weekend hours in the Downtown Corridor and along the Waterfront. The City will also be continuing its commitment to provide…
Serial Burglar Arrested
On January 18, 2023, Santa Barbara police officers were on patrol in the area of 300 East Cabrillo Blvd. when they contacted and detained 47-year-old Brian Christopher Schotz for violating a Santa Barbara municipal code section. Schotz was…
Tax Results for the City of Santa Barbara
Transient Occupancy Tax Results for the City of Santa Barbara – Month Ended December 31, 2022
The City of Santa Barbara collected $1.7 million in transient occupancy taxes (TOT) for December 2022. TOT revenues in December 2022 were about…
Santa Barbara Public Library Increases Access to Central Library – Computers, Printing, and Additional Seating Available
The City of Santa Barbara's construction projects at Central Library at 40 E. Anapamu St., have progressed to the point that will allow individuals to access the upper level beginning Tuesday, January 24.
Asistencia de recuperación de tormentas en persona gratuita disponible en la biblioteca
La asistencia en persona está disponible a través del Programa de
Free In-Person Storm Recovery Assistance Available at the Library
In-person assistance is available through the Santa Barbara Public Library’s Community Connectio
False Bomb Threats -- No Public Schools Involved in Recent False Bomb Threats
In the past twenty-four hours the Santa Barbara Police Department has received four false bomb threats to the local community, three involving local businesses and one involving the Santa Barbara Police Department.