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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…
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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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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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National Night Out with SBPD
Santa Barbara Police Department's National Night Out Community Event Tuesday, August 1, 2023 5:30 - 7:30 PM Mission Street Ice Cream & Yogurt
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Coffee with a Cop - Monday, July 24, 2023
Most of us don’t have the time to do a deep dive into government programs and policies that affect us. But what if you could learn about a crucial city function during a coffee break? What do you get when you combine the two? Coffee with…
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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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