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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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Celebrate Fourth of July Safely
Independence Day is a special occasion meant for celebr
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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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