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As Fire Prevention Week Approaches, the City of Santa Barbara Fire Department Reminds Residents That “Fire Won’t Wait. Plan Your Escape.”
The City of Santa Barbara Fire Department is teaming up with the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) - to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Fire Prevention Week (FPW), October 9-15, 2022. This year’s FPW campaign, “Fire won’t wait…
SBPD Seeking New Applicants for the Volunteer in Policing Program
The Santa Barbara Police Department Volunteers in Policing (VIP) Program is accepting applications for interested community members wanting to volunteer their time at SBPD. Our current VIPs have different professional experiences, strong…
New Ninth Circuit Opinion in Grants Pass Case Does Not Affect Santa Barbara’s Camping Regulations
On September 28, 2022, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals issued a decision in the case of Johnson v. City of Grants Pass, (9th Cir., Sept. 28, 2022, No. 20-35752) 2022 WL 4492090 regarding the enforcement of that city’s camping ordinance…
Man rescued from confined space in the Santa Barbara Harbor
On Friday, September 30, 2022, at approximately 1:31 p.m., the Santa Barbara City Police Department Combined Communications Center was notified of a possible confined space rescue in the harbor, in front of marina three. The Santa Barbara…
The Library Calls on Local Non-Profit Art Groups to Fill the Main Faulkner Gallery
The Santa Barbara Public Library provides public space for art exhibits in their Main Faulkner Gallery to non-profit art organizations. Exhibits usually run for one month and the Main Faulkner Gallery has one vacancy remaining for the…
The Library Offers Volunteer Tutor Training for Reading Intervention Program
The Santa Barbara Public Library (SBPL) will host a three-session tutor training in October as part of the SBPL OG Readers Tutoring Program that helps support students who are struggling with reading skills. The Library invites adults and…
City Launches New Video Series “City Connection”
With a continued focus on improving communication, prioritizing transparency, and modernizing its approach to connecting and relaying information, the City has launched a new, social-media friendly video series called “City Connection.”…
City Council Sets Interim Requirements for Outdoor Business Facilities on State Street
During a City Council Meeting on Tuesday, September 20, 2022, the City Council voted 5-2 to approve updated requirements for outdoor business facilities on State Street. The requirements will remain in effect until the State Street Master…
Cabrillo Pavilion and Cabrillo Ball Park Receive Awards for Community Beautification
Local nonprofit Santa Barbara Beautiful recently recognized two City properties during the organization's 58th annual Awards Gala on Sunday, September 18, 2022.
Santa Barbara’s Iconic Stearns Wharf to Celebrate 150th Birthday
To celebrate the 150th birthday of Stearns Wharf, a grand birthday bash is planned for Saturday, October 8, 2022 from 11 a.m. to 7:15 p.m.
This iconic structure, which has served as Santa Barbara’s front door, the birthplace of an…