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The Police and City Fire Departments invite the community to gather for a 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony. With heads bowed and hearts united, we honor the memories of those who were lost in the deadliest terrorist attacks on American soil. The…

Please join us and the Santa Barbara City Fire Department on this solemn day for a Remembrance Ceremony as we gather to remember the lives forever altered on September 11, 2001.

On September 2, 2023, at 6:58 a.m., the Santa Barbara Police Department’s Combined Communications Center received a report of a stabbing that had just occurred near the intersection of North Milpas Street and East Ortega Street. Officers…

Santa Barbara Police Department's National Night Out Community Event Tuesday, August 1, 2023 5:30 - 7:30 PM Mission Street Ice Cream & Yogurt

Most of us don’t have the time to do a deep dive into government programs and policies that affect us. But what if you could learn about a crucial city function during a coffee break? What do you get when you combine the two? Coffee with…

Expect significant traffic delays beginning at 6 p.m. on July 4, 2023. Police will be closing multiple access points to portions of the waterfront to all vehicular traffic. Please plan accordingly if you are traveling to the areas listed…

Independence Day is a special occasion meant for celebration, but it's crucial to b

Santa Barbara’s Summer Solstice parade will take place on Saturday, June 24, 2023. Due to the closure of State Street, the parade will occur on Santa Barbara Street, between East Cota Street and East Micheltorena Street. Partial road…

(ENG/SP) Fireworks are dangerous, cause thousands of injuries each year, and are ILLEGAL in the City of Santa Barbara. The only safe way to view fireworks is to attend a professional show. Remember, it takes just one spark on dry grass,…