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Reminder: Land Development – 2025 End of Year Closure
End of Year Closure As part of the City’s annual Holiday closure, most City Land Development Team offices and operations will be closed beginning Friday, December 19, 2025, and will resume business on Monday, January…
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Single Family Streamlining Project - Draft Ordinance and Guidelines Amendments Available for Review
The City of Santa Barbara has released draft ordinance amendments for the Single Family Streamlining Project, whose goal is to streamline and simplify the design review process for single family residential projects. The Project also…
Graphic of Sewer Lateral Ownership. Shows close up of Sewer Lateral Connection (wye) at top right and also a home and the sewer lateral below it in graphic.
New: Expedited Sewer Lateral Replacement Permit Process
The Community Development Department has introduced a new expedited OnDemand permitting process for sewer lateral replacements on private property. Applicants can now submit their application online, pay required fees, and…
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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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Prevention Tips Before a Flood. Be Safe! Heavy Rain Expected!
PREVENTION TIPS BEFORE A FLOOD (ENG/SP): -Assemble disaster supplies -Be prepared to evacuate. -Review your Family Disaster Plan. -Protect your property. -Be alert. -Monitor NOAA Weather Radio, local television and radio stations -If…
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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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