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Fresh Seafood, Live Music, and More at the 19th Annual Santa Barbara Harbor & Seafood Festival October 15
Celebrate Santa Barbara Channel’s bounty and the fishermen who harvest it at the 19th Annual Santa Barbara Harbor & Seafood Festival on Saturday, October 15.  This free event runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., luring seafood lovers to…
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Ciudad de Santa Barbara Aceptando Propuestas Para Becas De Servicio Humano
La Ciudad de Santa Bárbara solicitará propuestas de los solicitantes elegibles para recibir becas del programa de Servicios Humanos y Subvención en bloque de Desarrollo Comunitario “Community Development Block Grant” (CDBG) para el año…
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City Accepting Proposals for Community Development Block Grant and Human Service Programs
The City of Santa Barbara will be soliciting proposals from eligible applicants for its fiscal year 2023-24 Human Services and Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) programs.   Approximately $1.2 million is available in Human…
This image shows the 8 Santa Barbara Police Officers sworn in by Chief Kelly Gordon in September 2022
Santa Barbara Police Department Swears in Eight New Officers
The Santa Barbara Police Department is proud to announce the swearing-in of eight new police officers. Chief Kelly Gordon swore in these officers last week. Six graduated from the Ventura County Criminal Justice Training Center and two are…
This image is a graphic to mark Fire Prevention Week, it reads, "100 years,  1922-2022" with Sparky the Dog. The background features a Santa Barbara City Fire engine
As Fire Prevention Week Approaches, the City of Santa Barbara Fire Department Reminds Residents That “Fire Won’t Wait. Plan Your Escape.”
The City of Santa Barbara Fire Department is teaming up with the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) - to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Fire Prevention Week (FPW), October 9-15, 2022. This year’s FPW campaign, “Fire won’t wait…
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SBPD Seeking New Applicants for the Volunteer in Policing Program
The Santa Barbara Police Department Volunteers in Policing (VIP) Program is accepting applications for interested community members wanting to volunteer their time at SBPD. Our current VIPs have different professional experiences, strong…
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New Ninth Circuit Opinion in Grants Pass Case Does Not Affect Santa Barbara’s Camping Regulations
On September 28, 2022, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals issued a decision in the case of Johnson v. City of Grants Pass, (9th Cir., Sept. 28, 2022, No. 20-35752) 2022 WL 4492090 regarding the enforcement of that city’s camping ordinance…
Man rescued from confined space in the Santa Barbara Harbor, image shows a man emerging from a storm drain and fire personnel surrounding him
Man rescued from confined space in the Santa Barbara Harbor
On Friday, September 30, 2022, at approximately 1:31 p.m., the Santa Barbara City Police Department Combined Communications Center was notified of a possible confined space rescue in the harbor, in front of marina three. The Santa Barbara…
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The Library Calls on Local Non-Profit Art Groups to Fill the Main Faulkner Gallery
The Santa Barbara Public Library provides public space for art exhibits in their Main Faulkner Gallery to non-profit art organizations. Exhibits usually run for one month and the Main Faulkner Gallery has one vacancy remaining for the…
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The Library Offers Volunteer Tutor Training for Reading Intervention Program
The Santa Barbara Public Library (SBPL) will host a three-session tutor training in October as part of the SBPL OG Readers Tutoring Program that helps support students who are struggling with reading skills. The Library invites adults and…
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