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Council to Decide on Additional Tenant Protections
On Tuesday, April 8, the City Council will consider an ordinance to bolster the City’s existing tenant protections related to evictions due to substantial remodels by adding three provisions initially recommended by the Ordinance Committee…
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Sidewalk Vendor Enforcement Protects Public Safety
Starting this week, the City of Santa Barbara’s Vendor Enforcement Team, led by the Fire Department and supported by bilingual City staff and law enforcement officers for safety, will be conducting inspections of sidewalk vending…
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Reminder: Free & Instant Permit for Heat Pump Water Heaters
Upgrading your water heater? Switch to a heat pump water heater for a healthier, safer, and more energy-efficient home! These electric alternatives reduce carbon emissions, improve indoor air quality, and lower energy costs.The City’s…
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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. 
Felon in Possession of Gun & Large Quantity of Narcotics Arrested
On August 2, 2021, around 6:20pm, a Traffic Officer on a motorcycle was on a detail conducting problem-oriented speed enforcement in the area of 4000 Calle Real. The Officer observed a vehicle where the driver was clearly not wearing a…
Armed Standoff Successfully Resolved
On August 3, 2021, around 9:20am, the Santa Barbara Police Combined Communications Center received a 9-1-1 call from a resident in the area of 1500 West Valerio Street. The caller reported a family member armed themselves with two large…
Old Spanish Days – Fiesta: Public Safety Reminders
Santa Barbara Police would like to remind the community about some key safety topics during our Fiesta celebration. (English & Español)
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