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SBPD Conducts Secondary Test of New Evacuation Siren Tone
On November 18, 2021, between the hours of 3:00pm and 3:30pm (Thursday), the Santa Barbara Police Department will be conducting a secondary test of a new emergency evacuation siren that is currently being outfitted on marked police…
Fatal Collision on West Carrillo Street – Driver Arrested for Vehicular Manslaughter
On November 14, 2021, around 8:20pm, the Santa Barbara Police Department Combined Communications Center received numerous reports of a serious traffic collision that had just occurred in the area of West Carrillo Street and Miramonte Drive…
Public Notice: SBPD Testing New Evacuation Siren Tone Today
On November 11, 2021, between the hours of 10:00am and 11:00am (today), the Santa Barbara Police Department will be testing a new emergency evacuation siren that is currently being outfitted on marked police vehicles. This siren may be…
35th Annual Santa Barbara Parade of Lights to provide “Magic Under the Moonlight”
On Sunday, December 12th, come enjoy one of Santa Barbara’s signature holiday events – the 35th Annual Parade of Lights. All event activities are FREE! Beginning at noon families can visit a Winter Wonderland on the City Pier in Santa…
City of Santa Barbara 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 2021-22 Human Services and Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Programs.  Approximately $1.5 million is available in Human…
SBPD Officer Sustains Serious Injury while Making Arrest
On November 10, 2021, around 1:30 a.m., the Santa Barbara Police Combined Communications Center received a report of a large fight involving multiple subjects in the 200 block of West Carrillo Street. It was reported one of the subjects…
Suspect Identified in Downtown Shooting – Currently Wanted
On November 4, 2021, Santa Barbara police officers and detectives investigated a shooting that occurred downtown near the 1st block of East Cota Street.Detectives have identified the shooter as Kevin Rios, a 22-year-old Santa Barbara…
Santa Barbara Police Community Academy – This Saturday
The Santa Barbara Police Department would like to welcome all community members and media to attend the Community Academy this Saturday, November 13, 2021, between 9:00am – 3pm. This event will be held at the Shoreline Community Church…
Southern California Edison Rate Increase For All Electricity Customers
In order to ensure that our customers are getting the very best information about their electricity service, Santa Barbara Clean Energy is sharing a recent announcement made by Southern California Edison (Edison) stating that it has raised…
Body Found on Beach Near Lower Shoreline Park
On November 4, 2021, around 11:00am, Santa Barbara Police Combined Communication Center received a report of a possible body washed ashore below the cliffs near lower Shoreline Park. A citizen had contacted a city groundskeeper, who…
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