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Upcoming Ordinance Committee Hearing on the Objective Design and Development Standards
The City is creating objective design standards for multi-unit and mixed-use housing projects to comply with state law, set clear design expectations, streamline design review approval, and make the permitting process more predictable. On…
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City of Santa Barbara and Santa Barbara International Film Festival Announce Exciting New Lease Agreement for Fiesta 5 Theater
The City of Santa Barbara is thrilled to announce a new lease agreement with the Santa Barbara International Film Festival (SBIFF) for the City-owned property located at 916 State Street, formerly known as the Fiesta 5 Theater. This marks…
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Expanded Public Service Hours at City Hall and Public Counters
Starting Monday, October 7, the City of Santa Barbara is pleased to announce expanded service hours at City Hall and various public counters to better serve the needs of residents and businesses. These extended hours will offer increased…
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July 4, 2023, Traffic Delays - Waterfront
Expect significant traffic delays beginning at 6 p.m. on July 4, 2023. Police will be closing multiple access points to portions of the waterfront to all vehicular traffic. Please plan accordingly if you are traveling to the areas listed…
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Celebrate Fourth of July Safely
Independence Day is a special occasion meant for cel
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2023 Summer Solstice Parade: Street Closure & Traffic Advisory
Santa Barbara’s Summer Solstice parade will take place on Saturday, June 24, 2023. Due to the closure of State Street, the parade will occur on Santa Barbara Street, between East Cota Street and East Micheltorena Street. Partial road…
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All Fireworks are Illegal in SB!
(ENG/SP) Fireworks are dangerous, cause thousands of injuries each year, and are ILLEGAL in the City of Santa Barbara. The only safe way to view fireworks is to attend a professional show. Remember, it takes just one spark on dry grass,…
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Vehicle Pursuit Ends with Arrest
On June 6, 2023, at 12:25 pm, Santa Barbara Police responded to a disturbance in the 1900 block of De La Vina Street. The reporting party called police dispatch to report a subject was pounding on the windows and attempting to enter a…
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Nine SBPD Officers Receive the Guerry Award for Superior Performance
On May 24, 2023, nine Santa Barbara Police Department law enforcement officers were awarded the H. Thomas Guerry Award for Superior Performance. Officer M. Tonello - H. Thomas Guerry Award for Superior Performance:
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53rd Annual H. Thomas Guerry Award Ceremony Invitation
On behalf of the Santa Barbara Citizens Council on Crime, the Santa Barbara Police Department would like to invite community members and members of the media to the 53rd Annual H. Thomas Guerry Award Ceremony today, May 24, 2023, at 4:30…
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SBPD 2023 Gun Buyback
On May 20, 2023, the Santa Barbara Police Department held a Gun Buyback at the Santa Barbara City Yards. The Gun Buyback Program is an initiative to enhance community safety by reducing the number of unwanted firearms in the Santa Barbara…
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Public Safety Announcement - Lock Your Vehicles
The Santa Barbara Police Department would like to take a moment to remind you about an important matter that affects many of us—vehicle security and preventing car theft. Every day, the Santa Barbara community relies on their vehicles to…
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