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2024 Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report (CAPER) Available for Review
The Program Year 2024 Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report (CAPER) is now available for public review and comment. This report summarizes and evaluates previous achievements that were undertaken to meet the City's 5-year…
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Bubbles Take Over State Street This September
This September, the City is sponsoring free, family-friendly bubble play events every Saturday. Bubbles will be taking over State Street between De La Guerra Street and State Street, creating a fun, interactive experience for the whole…
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Pedlets Are Coming to the 500 Block of State Street
The City of Santa Barbara is launching an exciting new pilot project on the 500 block of State Street, between Haley Street and Cota Street, as part of the broader State Street Master Plan. Beginning in early September, the City will…
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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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SBA Closed Due to Flooding
UPDATE: As of January 10 at 3:20 PM, the Airport has begun a phased reopening. Learn more here.  ------ The Santa Barbara Airport is currently CLOSED due to flooding. All commercial flights are cancelled until…
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Evacuation Warning Issued January 9-10, 2023 for Alisal, Cave, and Thomas Fire Burn Areas
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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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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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Mid-century Modern Masterpiece Designated as Structure of Merit
At the last meeting of 2022, the Historic Landmarks Commission designated an incredible mid-century modern masterpiece located at 1920 Garden Street as a Structure of Merit. The house was designed by master Southern California…
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City Awarded $54 Million in Active Transportation Program Funding
The City of Santa Barbara has been awarded $54 million through the California Active Transportation Program for projects on Cliff Drive, Milpas Street, and within the Westside and Lower West neighborhoods. The Active Transportation…
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Grant Award for Cliff Drive Vision Zero Project
The City of Santa Barbara was awarded $27 million through the California Active Transportation Program (ATP) on December 7, 2022, for final design and construction of the Cliff Drive Vision Zero Project. The Program’s main purpose is to…
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