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Community members celebrate Independence Day at the West Beach bandstand
Celebrate Safely: Join Santa Barbara's Fourth of July Festivities at the Waterfront
The City of Santa Barbara invites community members to celebrate this holiday safely by attending only professional firework displays, such as the Fourth of July Celebration on the waterfront. There’s no better place…
FARO Center Ribbon Cutting June 24, 2024. Representatives from local government, community organizations, and service providers cut the ceremonial ribbon in recognition of the FARO Center opening.
Fostering Access, Resilience, and Opportunity (FARO) Center Opens!
The City of Santa Barbara, in partnership with the Santa Barbara Alliance for Community Transformation (SB ACT), is proud to announce the opening of the Fostering Access, Resilience, and Opportunity (FARO) Center. The FARO Center, aptly…
Happy Pride Month
City Proclamation Recognizing June as Pride Month
The City of Santa Barbara celebrates its diverse and vibrant LGBTQ+ community, recognizing its members' immense contributions and resilience. In honor of Pride Month, we reaffirm our commitment to promoting equality, inclusivity, and…
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Beachfront Shooting
On Friday, December 9, 2022, at approximately 8:45 pm, the Santa Barbara Police Department Combined Communications Center received multiple 9-1-1 calls regarding a possible shooting in the area of Stearn’s Wharf at Cabrillo Blvd. and State…
Donation of Apples to SBPD
Thank you Santa Barbara Farmers and Merchants Trust Company!
Thank you to our neighbors at the Santa Barbara Farmers and Merchants Trust Company for the wonderful winter apples. We look forward to them every year!
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Semi-Automatic Handgun Taken Off the Street
A traffic stop for a vehicle code violation yielded the recovery of a semi-automatic handgun and loaded magazine.  The juvenile suspect involved in this investigation was on probation. He was arrested for several felony gun related…
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Have a Happy & Safe Halloween!
The Santa Barbara Police Department is dedicated to keeping the community safe. On Halloween, we ask those operating vehicles to drive extra cautiously, especially in residential neighborhoods where children may be trick-or-treating. Those…
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Traffic Tuesday - Drive Safe!
VIP Marshall (Volunteer in Policing) assisting officers with traffic control during a recent collision. Officer Powell took it upon himself to help with debris cleanup to get the roadway open sooner. Traffic Tuesday reminder! Many…
This image shows the 8 newly sworn in Santa Barbara Police Department Officers standing in a line with Chief Kelly Gordon.
Eight New Police Officers Sworn In
Chief Kelly Gordon swore in eight new police officers last week, including six academy graduates and two lateral officers. Many of these new officers are Santa Barbara County natives and come from law enforcement families. The six…
Chief Kelly Ann Gordon taking the Oath of Allegiance with her right hand in the air in her police uniform in Council Chambers
WATCH: Kelly Ann Gordon Sworn In as Chief of Police
Kelly Ann Gordon was sworn in as the Chief of Police on Monday, September 19 in Council Chambers at City Hall. The City's Clerk Services Manager administered the Oath of Allegiance. The Santa Barbara County Sheriff, Mayor Randy Rowse and…
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False Report of Active Shooter at Bishop Diego High School
On September 14, 2022, around 1:00 pm, the Santa Barbara Police Combined Communications Center received a single call about an active shooter situation at Bishop Diego High School, located at 4000 La Colina Road. Within minutes of the 9-1…
Police Chief Kelly Ann Gordon
Kelly Ann Gordon Named Chief of Police
Last week, Kelly Ann Gordon was named Chief of Police for the Santa Barbara Police Department. Her new role is effective September 19. Chief Gordon brings 26 years of experience in policing to Santa Barbara. Most recently, she was the…
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