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Ghouls Night Out: Spooky Storytime on State Street
Just in time for Halloween, Spooky Storytime is coming to State Street. The City of Santa Barbara’s Downtown Team invites the community to attend a live recording of the local podcast, "The Ghoul’s Guide to Santa Barbara," as the hosts…
Serious Injury Collision – North La Cumbre Road
On October 13, 2023, at 9:00 p.m., the Santa Barbara Police Department received reports of a serious injury traffic collision that occurred in the 1st North block of La Cumbre Road, involving a vehicle and a pedestrian.
It appears at…
First Amendment Activities Prompt SBPD Response
On October 19, 2023, at about 7 p.m., Santa Barbara Police Officers responded to the intersection of State Street and San Roque Road to monitor several groups engaged in demonstrations. A caller notified the Combined Communications Center…
Loma Alta Drive Closed to Traffic Beginning October 23
The City of Santa Barbara Public Works Department is preparing for potential storm impacts this winter. Beginning Monday, October 23, 2023, to May 2024, the Streets Operations and Infrastructure Management division will close Loma Alta…
Major Turf Renovation at Leadbetter Beach Park Begins October 23
A major turf renovation at Leadbetter Beach Park is set to start next week. The work is part of an ongoing initiative by the City of Santa Barbara Parks and Recreation Department to invest in the safety, function, and beauty of the City’s…
City of Santa Barbara Awarded Nearly $3 Million for Wildfire Prevention Within Open Space Parks
A substantial CAL FIRE grant will support ongoing efforts by the City Fire and Parks and Recreation Departments to reduce wildfire risk while enhancing local ecosystems.
Feedback Requested for Downtown Parking Operations Survey
The City of Santa Barbara invites the community to participate in the Parking Preferences Survey (Survey) to provide input for the City’s Downtown Parking Program. Community feedback will help the City as we assess our parking operations…
Weekly Volunteer Program Returns to Alice Keck Park Memorial Garden
A popular volunteer program has returned to Alice Keck Park Memorial Garden. The City of Santa Barbara’s Parks and Recreation Department is inviting volunteers of all skill levels to assist in caring for the downtown park, often called the…
Public Safety Power Shutoffs Possible in Parts of Santa Barbara County This Week
Southern California Edison (SCE) has notified customers that it is considering a Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) in the eastern area of the City of Santa Barbara and into parts of Montecito, due to an increased risk for wildfires. This…
20th Annual Santa Barbara Harbor & Seafood Festival:
Celebrate Santa Barbara Channel’s bounty and the fishermen who harvest it at the 20th Annual Santa Barbara Harbor & Seafood Festival on Saturday, October 21. This free event runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., luring seafood lovers to Santa…