We are working on economic and public safety response time analysis. Our next City Council meeting on the State Street Master Plan is anticipated in September 2025. 

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Faulkner Gallery will be closed for audiovisual upgrades. 
The Eastside Library will be partially closed from July 7-12.

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All SBPL locations will open late on Thursday, July 3. Visit our calendar for details.
All SBPL locations will be closed on Friday, July 4, for Independence Day.

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Annual Notice: Erosion, Sedimentation Control, and Stormwater Quality Program
This annual informational bulletin outlines guidance on Best Management Practices (BMPs) aimed at reducing erosion, retaining sediment on site, and protecting water quality throughout construction activities. Program…
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Plan Check Responses Must Be Submitted via DigEplan Starting July 7, 2025
To streamline the building plan review process, the City of Santa Barbara will require applicants to provide digital correction responses through our electronic plan review system, DigEplan, beginning July 7, 2025.This…
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Now Available! Building Permit Dashboard
The City of Santa Barbara is excited to announce the launch of a new online Building Permit Dashboard, now live and available to the public at the Building Permit Dashboard page.
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Man Arrested for Pointing Replica Firearm at Officers
On November 14, 2023, around 5:30 p.m., Santa Barbara Police Officers were investigating a possible burglary that occurred to an apartment in the 300 block of West Mission Street. During the investigation, officers contacted a witness in…
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Academia Comunitaria de Habla Hispana del Departamento de Policía de Santa Bárbara
Academia Comunitaria de Habla Hispana del Departamento de Policía de Santa Bárbara -  2023 Santa Barbara Police Department Spanish Speaking Community Academy
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SBPD Pink Patches for Breast Cancer Awareness Month
The Pink Patch Project is part of a worldwide breast cancer awareness campaign. SBPD’s participation gives us the opportunity to direct Pink Patch raised funds directly back to our Santa Barbara community. 100% of our Pink Patch sales will…
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A Message from the Santa Barbara Police Department
The Santa Barbara Police Department is actively monitoring and staying informed about the complex and evolving situation in the Middle East. Our thoughts and condolences go out to the individuals and families affected by these tragic…
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October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month
October is breast cancer awareness month. This year is the tenth anniversary of the Pink Patch Project, and we are excited to announce that the Santa Barbara Police Department is participating! The Pink Patch Project is part of a…
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UPDATE - Media Release - Public Assembly Last Night
SANTA BARBARA, CA – September 20, 2023 Over the last several days Santa Barbara Police Detectives have been investigating the incident that occurred in this recent social media video. As a result of the investigation,…
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Coffee with a Cop is Back September 12
(ENG/SP) Join us for Coffee with a Cop at the Santa Barbara Eastside Library (1102 East Montecito St.) this coming Tuesday, September 12, 2023. Starts at 9:30 a.m. on the Library’s Eastside Patio! Come with some questions or just get to…
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Upper State Street Bank Robbery
On September 8, 2023, at 11:53 AM, the Santa Barbara Combined Communications Center received a report about a robbery that had just occurred at First Bank located at 3304 State Street. The initial investigation revealed a male suspect…
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9/11 Remembrance Ceremony
The Police and City Fire Departments invite the community to gather for a 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony. With heads bowed and hearts united, we honor the memories of those who were lost in the deadliest terrorist attacks on American soil. The…
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