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Independent Redistricting Commission Community Hearings Moving to Zoom Video Conference
The Independent Redistricting Commission (IRC) is deeply committed to encouraging maximum community participation and due to the recent spike in COVID-19 cases within our community, we will hold the next Community Hearing via Zoom video…
Santa Barbara Public Library Adds Library on the Go Pop-up Visits for January
Due to the increased community transmission of COVID-19, the Santa Barbara Public Library has introduced a modified service model for use of indoor Library facilities from Thursday, January 6 through January 31, 2022 that limits library…
Santa Barbara Public Library Closed January 18, 2022 in Observance of Martin Luther King, Jr Day
Santa Barbara Public Library’s Central location at 40 E. Anapamu will be closed to the public on Tuesday, January 18, 2022 in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr Day.  Due to COVID-19 related budget reductions, the Library has…
SBPD Looking to ID Suspects Involved in String of Burglaries at Local Church & Children’s Center
The Santa Barbara Police Department is attempting to identify two suspects involved in a string of burglaries. The suspects, a male and female appear in video surveillance during these burglaries of a local church and a children’s center…
In-Person City Services Temporarily Suspended
Due to the current COVID-19 surge, to protect the safety and well-being of the community and our employees, some City offices have temporarily suspended in-person services. City offices continue to operate but some public…
Swearing-in Ceremony Scheduled for Today on the Steps of City Hall for Mayor and Councilmembers
The City’s newly-elected Mayor and City Councilmembers will be sworn in during a hybrid event that will take place both in person and virtually today at 2 p.m. January 11, 2022. The ceremonial portion of the swearing-in will be held on…
Arrest of Woman for Accessory to 2021 Liberty Street Murders by SBPD Detectives
On January 7, 2022, Santa Barbara Police Detectives conducted follow-up investigation in the City of Carpinteria for the Liberty Street Murders that occurred one year ago. Detectives have determined through further investigation that the…
Santa Barbara Considers Allowing Expanded Outdoor Business Areas For An Additional 22-Months
In recognition that the local economy and businesses are still recovering from the impacts of the pandemic, staff is recommending that Council consider adopting an Economic Recovery Extension and Transition Ordinance. The ordinance would…
(Bilingual) Swearing-in Ceremony Scheduled for the Steps of City Hall to Seat Newly-Elected Mayor and Councilmembers
The City’s newly elected Mayor and City Councilmembers will be sworn in during a hybrid event that will take place both in person and virtually on January 11, 2022. The ceremonial portion of the swearing-in will be held on the front steps…
Santa Barbara Middle School Recognized as 2021 City of Santa Barbara Water Hero
Every year, the City of Santa Barbara Water Conservation Program honors an individual, business, or organization that has gone above and beyond in their water conservation efforts and serves as an example of resource efficiency in our…
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