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Triennial Construction Code Adoption Ordinance Committee Review
Every three years, the State of California amends and adopts updates to the International Construction Codes. The City, in turn, adopts the State’s updates and any local amendments by ordinance. These then become the governing construction…
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Community Invited to Share Feedback on the Paseo Nuevo Redevelopment
The Paseo Nuevo Redevelopment Project proposes to transform the existing shopping center into a vibrant, mixed-use district that will bring new residents, revitalize retail activity, and strengthen the long-term economic and social…
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2025 Immigrant Relief Fund Grants Awarded
The City of Santa Barbara, in partnership with the Fund for Santa Barbara, is proud to announce the allocation of $333,000 in grant funding through the City of Santa Barbara Immigrant Relief Fund (SBCIRF) Grant Program. This funding,…
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34th Annual Santa Barbara’s Senior Expo
The City of Santa Barbara is proud to participate in the annual Senior Expo. Organized by Family Services Agency (FSA), at the Earl Warren Showgrounds. This premier health and services fair is designed for older adults and their caregivers.
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Step Up for Safer Streets: California Marks September as Pedestrian Safety Month
September is Pedestrian Safety Month in California. The Santa Barbara Police Department would like to remind drivers to slow down and be alert for people walking on our roads. By always taking extra precautions, you can help protect…
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Child Passenger Safety Week: Protect Your Child with the Right Car Seat
Santa Barbara, CA. – The Santa Barbara Police Department is joining law enforcement agencies, public health departments, and other community organizations to raise awareness about the importance of keeping children in the correct car seat…
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2025 National Night Out
The Santa Barbara Police Department is excited to announce this year’s National Night Out, taking place on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Spencer Adams Parking Lot, 1235 Chapala St. 
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9-1-1 Service Restored
As of 9:00 a.m., 9-1-1 phone lines to local dispatch centers' service are fully restored throughout the city of Santa Barbara. Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) are working to resume flight…
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New Bicycle and E-Conveyance Safety Ordinance Now in Effect
The City of Santa Barbara adopted a new ordinance in March 2025 that outlines updated rules for safely operating bicycles and electric transportation devices (or “e-conveyances”) on public roads, sidewalks, bike paths, and shared spaces.…
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Statement from Chief of Police Gordon on Recent Federal Activity
Hello Santa Barbara,I wanted to share a few thoughts about the recent federal activity in our communities as well as some information about helpful resources.The military-style actions of federal immigration enforcement are unwarranted,…
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A Message from Chief of Police Kelly Gordon
As your Chief of Police, I want to speak directly to you about two important matters that affect the fabric of our community: immigration enforcement and the right to peacefully protest.  
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Santa Barbara Police Officers Honored at the 55th Annual H. Thomas Guerry Awards
On May 8, 2025, three members of the Santa Barbara Police Department were awarded the H. Thomas Guerry Award for Superior Performance.  The award is named after Santa Barbara Police Officer H. Thomas Guerry who was killed in the line…
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