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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…
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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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Coffee with a Cop - This Thursday!
THIS THURSDAY (February 23, 2023) is Coffee with a Cop! 7:30 - 9:30 AM, at Downtown Handlebar Coffee - 128 E. Canon Perdido Street. Come with some questions if you like or just get to know your SBPD officers, we hope to see you there!
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Vandalism Suspect Arrested
On February 9, 2023, at 3:45 am, several Santa Barbara Police officers responded to a gas station located in the 100 block of South La Cumbre Road for a reported vandalism in progress. Officers arrived on scene and detained an adult male…
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Dozens of Stolen Items Returned to Owners
Yesterday, officers took multiple reports of items being stolen from vehicles from the area of 1500 Dover Road. Today, officers were able to locate and arrest two suspects in connection with these thefts. Dozens of stolen items were…
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The City of Santa Barbara Releases Statement on Death of Tyre Nichols
The death of Tyre Nichols is appalling, tragic, and was unnecessary. The individuals involved have rightly been fired and criminally charged in the death of Tyre Nichols. There is no excuse for their actions. The actions of these…
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Serial Burglar Arrested
SANTA BARBARA, CA – January 24, 2023 On January 18, 2023, Santa Barbara police officers were on patrol in the area of 300 East Cabrillo Blvd. when they contacted and detained 47-year-old Brian Christopher Schotz for…
Media Release - Arrests Made in Connection to Stearns Wharf Area Homicide
Arrests Made in Connection to Stearns Wharf Area Homicide
SANTA BARBARA, CA – January 19, 2023 On December 9, 2022, around 8:40 pm, Santa Barbara Police Officers and Santa Barbara Harbor Patrol responded to the area of Stearns Wharf and Cabrillo Blvd. for a report of a shooting…
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(UPDATES SUSPENDED) SBPD Reported Storm Related Issues
No New Issues Reported at this time (1/11/23) Click on the document below to view current storm related issues that have been reported to the Santa Barbara Police Department Combined Communications Center.  This document was…
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High-Low Evacuation Siren Tone Videos (ENG/SP)
With heavy rains in the near future, please watch this informational video about SBPD’s hi-low evacuation siren tone.    High-Low Siren Tone Video (ENGLISH) Con fuertes lluvias en el futuro cercano, mire este…
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Helpful Storm Information (ENG/SP)
A LOT OF HELPFUL STORM INFO, PLEASE READ! (ENG/SP) Santa Barbara City Police Department is making notification to SB City residents and businesses off Coast Village Road (closest to Olive Mill Road) that need to EVACUATE…
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