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Police Urge Community Members to Lock Their Vehicles to Curb Car Theft
The Santa Barbara Police Department would like to take a moment to remind you about an important matter that affects many of us—vehicle security and preventing car theft. Every day, the Santa Barbara community relies on their vehicles to…
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City Council Meeting Canceled
The May 16, 2023 regular 2:00 p.m. Council meeting is canceled. The next regular Council meeting will be held on May 23, 2023.   The scheduled May 16, 2023 12 p.m. Finance Committee meeting will still be held.   City…
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National Police Week & Remembrance Ceremony
The Santa Barbara Police Department is hosting a remembrance ceremony for National Police Week this Tuesday, May 16, 2023, at 2 p.m. The ceremony will be held on the front steps of the Police Department (215 East Figueroa Street).
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May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month
During May’s Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month, the Santa Barbara Police Department reminds drivers to always look twice for motorcycles. Safe riding and driving practices, and a shared responsibility from all road users, will help…
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2023 SBPD Gun Buyback
The Santa Barbara Police Department will hold a Gun Buyback on Saturday, May 20, 2023, between 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. at the City Yards, off 300 East Cota Street. We want to help remove unwanted guns from our community…
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Experience City Government Like Never Before at the City Hall Open House (ENG/SPA)
The community is invited to attend the highly anticipated City Hall Open House on Wednesday, May 17. This unique event offers an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at City operations, providing an opportunity to learn about our efforts to…
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Santa Barbara Airport Launches Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Program
Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) is proud to be one of 200 airports across the world participating in the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower program. This program enables people with varied disabilities, especially non-visible disabilities, to…
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Library Hosts 2023 Community Baby Shower
The Santa Barbara Public Library (SBPL) is hosting the annual Community Baby Shower on Saturday, May 20, from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. If you’re expecting a baby or have a little one already, this baby shower is for you.
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City Offering Low-Cost Swim Lessons and Water Safety Programs
May is National Water Safety Month, an annual observance aimed at preventing drowning incidents and keeping individuals safe in and around water. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), drowning is the leading…
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2023 Santa Barbara Police Department Community Academy
The Santa Barbara Police Department is now accepting applications for the 2023 Community Academy. The academy will run for 6 weeks, meeting every Wednesday from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. between May 10 – June 14, 2023.
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