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Passengers boarding the Santa Barbara MTD 19X Express Bus.
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…
Lot 7 viewed from Library Avenue.
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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National Teen Driver Safety Week: Parents Are Key to Keeping Teens Safe Behind the Wheel
National Teen Driver Safety Week is October 20-26. During this week, the Santa Barbara Police Department encourages parents and caregivers to talk with their teens about following the rules of the road and how safe driving can help save…
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UPDATE - Barricaded Subject – 500 North Salsipuedes Street
UPDATE: 9/30/24 at 1:00 p.m. The situation in the 500 block of Salsipuedes Street has been resolved, and the male suspect has been taken into custody without further incident. Several emergency vehicles will…
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Traffic Stop Near Santa Barbara High School
At approximately 10:30 am this morning, Santa Barbara Police Officers conducted a high-risk traffic stop near the intersection of East Anapamu Street and Alta Vista Road. This traffic stop was related to a stolen vehicle investigation. A…
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Joint Media Release - Update on Circulating Social Media Posts in Our Schools
The following is a joint message from Santa Barbara Unified, Santa Barbara Police, and Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office.An extraordinarily high number of social media-based threats have been reported across the nation since the middle…
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$963,000 in Federal Funding Secured for Critical Radio Communications Upgrades
On Thursday, August 29, Congressman Salud Carbajal highlighted $963,000 in federal funding secured for the City’s Public Safety Radio Infrastructure Project. City Administrator Kelly McAdoo, Mayor Randy Rowse, Congressmen Carbajal, and…
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Santa Barbara Police Department's National Night Out Community Event
Santa Barbara Police Department's National Night Out Community EventTuesday, August 6, 20245 - 7 PMYona Redz – 532 State StreetCome by for National Night Out, a community…
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Fourth of July Reminders
We want everyone in Santa Barbara to have a safe and wonderful Fourth of July! For those planning to attend the professional fireworks, we would like you to please plan ahead. Multiple road closures will be implemented before the show, so…
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Fire and Police Commission Issues First Public Statement: “The Numbers Speak for Themselves” and "Hearing More from Our Community is a Top Priority"
The purpose of the Fire and Police Commission is to act in an advisory capacity to the City Council and the City Administrator in all matters relating to efficient and adequate fire and police protection for the City of Santa Barbara.
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Coffee with a Cop - April 10, 2024
Come join us for Coffee with a Cop on Wednesday, April 10, 2024, at Hook & Press Donuts – 15 East Figueroa Street - 8 AM - 10 AM!
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