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Concerts in the Park Series Returns to Chase Palm Park
The City of Santa Barbara Parks and Recreation Department has announced the return of Concerts in the Park. The free, family-friendly summer tradition has brought large crowds and a range of musical entertainment to Chase Palm Park since…
The Library Launches All Ages Summer Reading Challenge: "Read & Shine"
The Santa Barbara Public Library is thrilled to announce the launch of the highly anticipated annual Summer Reading Challenge, "Read & Shine," inviting children, teens, and adults to embark on a literary journey. Drop in to the Central…
Vehicle Pursuit Ends with Arrest
The subject arrested on June 6, 2023, involving a pursuit stemming from the 1900 block of De La Vina Street, was 43-year-old Santa Barbara resident Cary Glenn Allen. He was booked in the Santa Barbara County Jail on June 6, 2023. He was…
The Library Kicks Off the Summer Season with a Variety of Special Programs
Santa Barbara Public Library is celebrating the beginning of summer. The Library has a full calendar of fun and educational events planned for community members of all ages throughout June, July and August.
Free Teen Program ‘Summer Nights’ Returns for Second Year
The City Parks and Recreation Department has announced the return of the Summer Nights teen program, held in collaboration with the Santa Barbara Unified School District (SBUSD) and new this year, the United Boys and Girls Club of Santa…
Vehicle Pursuit Ends with Arrest
On June 6, 2023, at 12:25 p.m., the Santa Barbara Police Department responded to a disturbance in the 1900 block of De La Vina Street. The reporting party called Police Dispatch to report a subject was pounding on the windows and…
Wharf Wednesday Concert Series Returns with Do No Harm Band
Surrounded by the mountains, the beach and the sea; there is no better view of the City than from Stearns Wharf and there is no better time to experience it than at Wharf Wednesdays. As a follow up to last year’s Stearns Wharf 150th…
Nine SBPD Officers Receive the Guerry Award for Superior Performance
On May 24, 2023, nine Police Department law enforcement officers were awarded the H. Thomas Guerry Award for Superior Performance.
Officer M. Tonello - H. Thomas Guerry Award for Superior Performance:
Six Firefighters Graduate from City Fire Academy
The City of Santa Barbara Fire Department is proud to announce the graduation of six new firefighters from the academy. Their graduation ceremony will take place on Saturday, May 27, 2023, at 10 a.m. at Fire Station 1 at 121 W. Carrillo St…
Second Large-Scale Trail Restoration Volunteer Day Announced After Damaging Winter Storms
The City Parks and Recreation Department is looking to recruit up to 100 volunteers for another large-scale trail volunteer day, to repair damage caused by the winter storms.