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Ride Free on the 19X Express Bus as the School Year Begins
The Santa Barbara County Association of Governments (SBCAG), in partnership with Santa Barbara Metropolitan Transit District (MTD), will offer free rides on MTD Route 19X from August 25 to September 12, 2025. The 19X provides fast, direct…
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Library Garage Closure August 19-21
The Library Garage (Lot 7) will be closed from August 19 through August 21 for essential maintenance work. Visitors are encouraged to use the Granada Garage (Lot 6) or nearby timed street parking. Downtown guests can still enjoy shopping,…
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Substantial Amendment to the HOME Program – American Rescue Plan Allocation Plan
Notice of 15-Day Public Comment Period for Substantial Amendment to the City of Santa Barbara’s HOME Investment Partnerships Program – American Rescue Plan (HOME-ARP) Allocation Plan, part of the City’s 2021 Annual Action Plan.
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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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National Police Week & Remembrance Ceremony
The Santa Barbara Police Department is hosting a Remembrance Ceremony for National Police Week this Thursday, May 15. The ceremony will be held on the front steps of the Police Department (215 East Figueroa Street). SBPD is inviting the…
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Unsafe Operation of a Bicycle Municipal Code
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Residential Burglary Crime Ring Arrested
On April 4, 2025, at 9:45 am, detectives from the Santa Barbara Police Department were alerted by an Orange County Law Enforcement Agency about a potential residential burglary crime ring operating in the Santa Barbara area. Santa Barbara…
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