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Band Applications Open for 2023 Concerts in the Park Series
The City of Santa Barbara Parks and Recreation Department is seeking musical acts for the 2023 Concerts in the Park series. The free, family-friendly summer tradition has brought a range of musical entertainment to Chase Palm Park since…
Adult Male Transported to Hospital with Gunshot Wound
On January 30, 2023, at 7:32 pm, the Combined Communications Center received a report of an adult male that was bleeding in the 1200 block of San Pascual Street. It was later determined the victim had suffered a gunshot wound. Based on the…
Broken Window During Physical Altercation
On January 29, 2023, at 11:40 am, Santa Barbara Police Officers responded to a business located in the 600 block of State Street for a vandalism investigation.
Central Library Closed January 31 through February 4 Due to Unanticipated Construction Impacts
Santa Barbara Public Library will continue with modified operations Tuesday, January 31 through Saturday, February 4. Central Library is anticipated to reopen Tuesday, February 7.
Early Morning Stabbing Leads to Attempted Homicide Arrest
On January 29, 2023, at about 0635 hours the Combined Communication Center received several 9-1-1 calls reporting an injured and bleeding male near Anacapa Street and De La Guerra Street. Officers located the victim, a middle-aged…
The City of Santa Barbara Releases Statement on Death of Tyre Nichols
The death of Tyre Nichols is appalling, tragic, and was unnecessary. The individuals involved have rightly been fired and criminally charged in the death of Tyre Nichols. There is no excuse for their actions. The actions of these…
Central Library Closed Through Tuesday Due to Construction Activity
Overnight construction activity impacted air quality at Central Library at 40 E. Anapamu. Tests are being done to ensure the building is safe for patrons and staff. Results will not be available until next week. Out of an abundance of…
Santa Barbara Expands Services to Address the Needs of Unsheltered Individuals After Hours in the Downtown and Waterfront Areas
For the first time ever, the City will have the presence of a homeless outreach team during the evening and weekend hours in the Downtown Corridor and along the Waterfront. The City will also be continuing its commitment to provide…
Serial Burglar Arrested
On January 18, 2023, Santa Barbara police officers were on patrol in the area of 300 East Cabrillo Blvd. when they contacted and detained 47-year-old Brian Christopher Schotz for violating a Santa Barbara municipal code section. Schotz was…
Tax Results for the City of Santa Barbara
Transient Occupancy Tax Results for the City of Santa Barbara – Month Ended December 31, 2022
The City of Santa Barbara collected $1.7 million in transient occupancy taxes (TOT) for December 2022. TOT revenues in December 2022 were about…