Press Releases

The Santa Barbara Police Department will roll out a police traffic services program to deter dangerous and illegal driving behaviors that increase the risk of crashes in the community. “Impairment, speeding and other dangerous driving…

Santa Barbara Police Department Officers arrested Nathan Terrence Hunter, a 39-years-old Santa Barbara resident, in connection with 4 separate incidents where he allegedly targeted female victims. On October 5, 2021, at 6:47am, the…

Interim City Administrator/City Clerk Rebecca Bjork today announced that five local campaigns for city offices have incurred fines because they filed late contribution reports.  State law establishes fines of $10.00 for each day a…

For Immediate Release October 5, 2021 Santa Barbara Police Department, 805-897-2300 Santa Barbara Police Department Supports National Walk to School Day Oct. 6             …

The Santa Barbara City Fire Department is teaming up with the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)—the official sponsor of Fire Prevention Week for more than 90 years—to promote this year’s Fire Prevention Week campaign, “Learn the…

On Thursday 9-30-21, a juvenile male victim reported to Santa Barbara Police Officers that he had been communicating with a person on a location-based social networking application. The juvenile victim reported receiving messages of a “…

Santa Barbara Clean Energy, el nuevo proveedor de electricidad controlado localmente de la ciudad, se lanza el 1 de octubre para clientes residenciales. Para celebrar este logro significativo, los residentes locales y los dueños de…

Santa Barbara Clean Energy, the City’s new locally controlled electricity provider, launches October 1st for residential customers. To celebrate this significant achievement, local residents and business owners joined City staff to create…

Santa Barbara Clean Energy, the City’s new locally controlled electricity provider, launches October 1st for residential customers. To celebrate this significant achievement, local residents and business owners joined City staff to create…

Chief Bernard Melekian will be swearing in four new Officers tomorrow. These future Officers have recently completed the Peace Officer Standards and Training Academy. The ceremony will take place Thursday, September 30, 2021, at 3:00pm, on…