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Downtown Nightclub Incident
On Friday, October 6, 2023, at 12:14 a.m., the Santa Barbara Police Department received 9-1-1 calls reporting “gunshots” in a local bar in the 500 block of State Street. Officers arrived on the scene and located two adult male victims who…
City Fire Department Expands Wildfire Mitigation Efforts with New Vegetation Management Crew
As wildfires become an increasingly prevalent threat, we recognize the importance of proactive measures to protect our communities, natural resources, and property. The Santa Barbara City Fire Department is thrilled to announce the…
Hendry’s Beach Incident
On October 3, 2023, at 6:52 p.m., Santa Barbara Police Officers, Santa Barbara Fire Department, and Santa Barbara Harbor Patrol responded to the area of Hendry’s Beach for an initial report of an adult woman falling from the Douglas Family…
Santa Barbara Public Library Celebrates the Freedom to Read for Banned Books Week 2023
Santa Barbara Public Library invites the community to celebrate the freedom to read this October with special events and book giveaways as part of Banned Books Week.
Standoff With Individual Armed with Razor Blades Ends Peacefully
On Friday, September 29, 2023, the Combined Communications Center received a 911 call around 10:06 a.m. reporting an adult man near the intersection of Calle Cesar Chavez St. and Cabrillo Blvd. bleeding from a neck laceration.
Santa Barbara Public Library’s Celestial Spectacle: Free Eclipse Glasses and Stellar Library Events
On Saturday, October 14, 2023, an annular solar eclipse will cross North, Central, and South America. This eclipse will be visible for millions of people in the Western Hemisphere. Remember, during an annular eclipse, it is never safe to…
Santa Barbara Public Library Kicks Off SB Reads 2023
Each year, the Santa Barbara Public Library (SBPL) encourages local residents to read the same book at the same time to connect with one another, engage in discussions about issues that matter, and examine the world from viewpoints other…
Tax Results for the City of Santa Barbara
The City of Santa Barbara collected $3.45 million in Transient Occupancy Taxes (TOT) for August 2023, the second month in the City’s fiscal year.
Santa Barbara Public Library Expands Hours on Evenings and Weekends
Santa Barbara Public Library received additional funding for staffing from City Council during the FY24 budget process in order to restore open hours on evenings and weekends. After recruitment, hiring, and training, SBPL will we…
Update: Police Response to Public Gathering Sunday, September 17
Over the last several days, Santa Barbara Police Detectives have been investigating the incident that occurred in a recent social media video.