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Triennial Construction Code Adoption Ordinance Committee Review
Every three years, the State of California amends and adopts updates to the International Construction Codes. The City, in turn, adopts the State’s updates and any local amendments by ordinance. These then become the governing construction…
Crowd at the Paseo Nuevo Redevelopment Open House on October 15, 2025.
Community Invited to Share Feedback on the Paseo Nuevo Redevelopment
The Paseo Nuevo Redevelopment Project proposes to transform the existing shopping center into a vibrant, mixed-use district that will bring new residents, revitalize retail activity, and strengthen the long-term economic and social…
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2025 Immigrant Relief Fund Grants Awarded
The City of Santa Barbara, in partnership with the Fund for Santa Barbara, is proud to announce the allocation of $333,000 in grant funding through the City of Santa Barbara Immigrant Relief Fund (SBCIRF) Grant Program. This funding,…
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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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9/11 Remembrance Ceremony
Please join us and the Santa Barbara City Fire Department on this solemn day for a Remembrance Ceremony as we gather to remember the lives forever altered on September 11, 2001.
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Media Release - Milpas Street Stabbing
On September 2, 2023, at 6:58 a.m., the Santa Barbara Police Department’s Combined Communications Center received a report of a stabbing that had just occurred near the intersection of North Milpas Street and East Ortega Street. Officers…
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