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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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2025-2029 Consolidated Plan & 2025 Annual Action Plan Draft Open for Public Comment
In order for the City to receive annual Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), a 5-year Consolidated Plan and an…
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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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SBPD 2023 Gun Buyback
The Santa Barbara Police Department will hold a Gun Buyback on Saturday, May 20, 2023, between 9 AM – 1 PM at the City Yards, off 300 East Cota Street. We want to…
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Police Department Accepting Community Academy Applicants
The Police Department is now accepting applications for the 2023 Community Academy. The academy will run for six weeks, meeting every Wednesday from 6 - 8:30 p.m. between May 10 – June 14, 2023. Community members will get to participate in…
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