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Santa Barbara Police Department Acknowledges Dispatchers and Animal Control Officers
The Santa Barbara Police Department would like to acknowledge the hard work and dedication of two of law enforcement’s most critical partners, Dispatchers and Animal Control Officers. This is National Telecommunications Operators’ week and…
Amendments Proposed to Define and Address Dangerous or Vicious Dogs
City staff will consider proposed changes to the City’s municipal code that addresses dogs that have exhibited dangerous or vicious behavior. The proposed changes will go before the Ordinance Committee meeting at its April 19 meeting. Key…
Santa Barbara Police Focuses on the Dangers of Distracted Driving
April is Distracted Driver Awareness Month. The Santa Barbara Police will be having extra officers on patrol to conduct an enforcement operation focused on drivers suspected of violating the hands-free cell phone law.
Speed Survey Underway at Las Positas and Modoc Roads (Bilingual)
City staff is performing speed surveys to establish new speed limits on Las Positas and Modoc Roads. The study is currently in the data collection phase and should be complete later this spring. Roadway construction for the Las Positas…
Santa Barbara Airport Announces New & Increased Summer Commercial Air Services
The Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) is excited to announce two new nonstop routes starting this summer. United Airlines will bring back their seasonal service to Chicago-O’Hare (ORD) starting June 3. This service will be SBA’s first red-eye…
Santa Barbara Airport Begins Remediation Project at 2019 C-130 Aircraft Accident Site
The Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) will begin a remediation project on April 5, 2022. The project will take place on Airport property nightly, Sunday through Thursday, from 12:01 midnight to 5:00 a.m. through the beginning of June.
Santa Barbara Public Library Begins a New Chapter of Services by Forgiving All Outstanding Fines and Fees
The Santa Barbara City Council approved a proposal to forgive outstanding fines and fees on library accounts in order to facilitate the transition to a new catalog and welcome patrons back to the Library.
Santa Barbara Public Library’s Outreach Van Supports Individuals Experiencing Homelessness
Since October, the Santa Barbara Public Library has been visiting Neighborhood Navigation Centers with its Library on the Go outreach vehicle to provide services to individuals experiencing homelessness. The Neighborhood Navigation Centers…
Santa Barbara Police Department Swearing-In Four New Officers
Chief Bernard Melekian will be swearing in four new Santa Barbara Police Officers tomorrow: one lateral Officer and three police academy graduates who have recently completed the Peace Officer Standards and Training Academy. The ceremony…
City Boards and Commissions Will Return to In-Person Meetings
Starting on April 1, City Boards and Commissions will return to in-person meetings. Remote participation will no longer be available at these meetings. Persons with disabilities that prevent them from in-person attendance can…
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