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RESIDENTIAL STRUCTURE FIRE
On Wednesday morning at approximately 9:53 a.m., the Santa Barbara Police Department’s Combined Communications Center received a series of 911 emergency calls for smoke inside a residential home in the 700 Block of Spring Street.Santa…
Media Release: Santa Barbara Arts and Crafts Show Announces Dates of Holiday Season Shows
Santa Barbara Arts and Crafts Show Announces Dates of Holiday Season ShowsSunday shows every weekend through the end of the year, with new Saturday show dates announced for extra holiday gift shoppingThe Santa Barbara Arts and Crafts Show…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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