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Community members celebrate Independence Day at the West Beach bandstand
Celebrate Safely: Join Santa Barbara's Fourth of July Festivities at the Waterfront
The City of Santa Barbara invites community members to celebrate this holiday safely by attending only professional firework displays, such as the Fourth of July Celebration on the waterfront. There’s no better place…
FARO Center Ribbon Cutting June 24, 2024. Representatives from local government, community organizations, and service providers cut the ceremonial ribbon in recognition of the FARO Center opening.
Fostering Access, Resilience, and Opportunity (FARO) Center Opens!
The City of Santa Barbara, in partnership with the Santa Barbara Alliance for Community Transformation (SB ACT), is proud to announce the opening of the Fostering Access, Resilience, and Opportunity (FARO) Center. The FARO Center, aptly…
Happy Pride Month
City Proclamation Recognizing June as Pride Month
The City of Santa Barbara celebrates its diverse and vibrant LGBTQ+ community, recognizing its members' immense contributions and resilience. In honor of Pride Month, we reaffirm our commitment to promoting equality, inclusivity, and…
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Rooftop Burglar Wearing Ski Mask Arrested
On September 8, 2021, around 10:40pm, Santa Barbara Police Combined Communications Center received a report from a concerned community member about a suspicious subject that was on the roof of a local jewelry store located in the 600 block…
Car Thief Arrested During Shoreline Drive Burglary
On September 12, 2021, around 7:30pm, the Santa Barbara Police Combined Communications Center received a report from a resident who could see a subject trespassing on their property from a home surveillance system. The community member was…
9/11 20th Year Anniversary Remembrance Ceremony – “We Will Not Forget”
The Santa Barbara Police Department invite members of the community to attend this special ceremony at the Santa Barbara Courthouse Sunken Gardens on Saturday, September 11, 2021, at 9:00am.
Missing Persons Investigation
On August 8, 2021, the Santa Barbara Police Department took three missing persons reports from a mother, who indicated her husband and children have been missing for approximately 24 hours. The mother was concerned for the wellbeing of her…
Downtown Collision - Suspect Arrested for Felony Hit & Run and Felony DUI
On August 7, 2021, around 6:00pm, the Santa Barbara Police Combined Communication Center received several phone calls about an injury hit and run traffic collision that occurred near the intersection of Anacapa Street and East Ortega…
Suspect Arrested for Attempt Murder with Vehicle on the Mesa
On August 6, 2021, around 7:40pm, Officers responded to the 300 block of Meigs Road to a report of a vehicle that had just driven through the storefront of a local laundromat. It appeared a subject driving a vehicle intentionally tried to…
*LOCATED* Missing At-Risk Adult
*MISSING PERSON LOCATED*The Santa Barbara Police Department is attempting to locate an at-risk missing adult that was last seen near Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital today. The missing adult, 63-year-old Shelly Lynn Simioni is believed to be…
*LOCATED* Missing At-Risk Juvenile
*MISSING PERSON LOCATED*On August 6, 2021, missing at-risk juvenile, 17-year-old Christina Castro has been safely located. The Santa Barbara Police Department would like to thank the community for all their assistance in…
Hit & Run Suspect Arrested
On August 2, 2021, around 1:00pm, Santa Barbara Police Traffic Officers responded to the area of Oceano Avenue and Del Sol Avenue for a report of a hit and run collision with injuries. 
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