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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…
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…
Multiple Burglary Suspects Arrested Over Three Days
On September 24, 2022, around 1:40 a.m., Santa Barbara Police Combined Communications Center received a report of a burglary in progress at a residence located in the 1600 block of Shoreline Drive. The homeowner was out of town at the time…
City Launches New Video Series “City Connection”
With a continued focus on improving communication, prioritizing transparency, and modernizing its approach to connecting and relaying information, the City has launched a new, social-media friendly video series called “City Connection.”…
City Council Sets Interim Requirements for Outdoor Business Facilities on State Street
During a City Council Meeting on Tuesday, September 20, 2022, the City Council voted 5-2 to approve updated requirements for outdoor business facilities on State Street. The requirements will remain in effect until the State Street Master…
Cabrillo Pavilion and Cabrillo Ball Park Receive Awards for Community Beautification
Local nonprofit Santa Barbara Beautiful recently recognized two City properties during the organization's 58th annual Awards Gala on Sunday, September 18, 2022.
Santa Barbara’s Iconic Stearns Wharf to Celebrate 150th Birthday
To celebrate the 150th birthday of Stearns Wharf, a grand birthday bash is planned for Saturday, October 8, 2022 from 11 a.m. to 7:15 p.m.
This iconic structure, which has served as Santa Barbara’s front door, the birthplace of an…
False Report of Active Shooter at Bishop Diego High School
On September 14, 2022, around 1:00 pm, the Santa Barbara Police Combined Communications Center received a single call about an active shooter situation at Bishop Diego High School, located at 4000 La Colina Road.
Within minutes of the 9-1…
False Report of Active Shooter at Bishop Diego High School
On Wednesday, September 14, 2022 the Santa Barbara Police Department responded to a report of an active shooter at Bishop Diego High School.
The report was ultimately deemed to be FALSE. All STUDENTS and STAFF are ACCOUNTED for and SAFE.…
Annual Recruitment for Advisory Groups
The City of Santa Barbara is seeking individuals to serve on its various City Advisory Groups. The City has more than 40 Advisory Groups and the members of these groups play an important role in shaping our community.