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Two images side by side the left image is of an homeless encampment next to a retaining wall, the second image on the right side is after a cleanup was performed and you can see all the litter and debris have been removed
City of Santa Barbara Publishes Updated Encampment Response Protocol and Transitions to Uniform 24-Hour Noticing
Protecting Our CommunityThe City of Santa Barbara is committed to ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of all its residents, including those who are unsheltered. As part of our ongoing efforts to manage encampments…
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Needs Survey Offers Opportunity for Community Input Regarding the Use of HOME and CDBG Grant Funding
The City of Santa Barbara seeks your input as we work to identify community development priorities, fair and affordable housing needs, and factors that shape equal access to housing for incorporation into the City’s 2025-2029 5-Year…
SBJH Completed Multiuse Path
Santa Barbara Junior High Multiuse Path Completed
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SBPL Selects Santa Barbara Reads Title: An American Sunrise by United States Poet Laureate Joy Harjo
SBPL invites the community to read and celebrate Joy Harjo’s An American Sunrise this fall as a part of this year’s annual SB Reads program — NEA Big Read: Santa Barbara Reads.
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Santa Barbara Public Library New Service Hours for Fiscal Year 2022
Santa Barbara Public Library is adjusting service hours in response to updated public health guidelines.  All SBPL locations will be closed for the Independence Holiday weekend July 3-July 5, 2021. Book returns will be closed at…
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SBPD Officer Sustains Serious Injury while Making Arrest
On November 10, 2021, around 1:30am, the Santa Barbara Police Combined Communications Center received a report of a large fight involving multiple subjects in the 200 block of West Carrillo Street. It was reported one of the subjects was…
Santa Barbara Police Community Academy – This Saturday!
The Santa Barbara Police Department would like to welcome all community members and media to attend the Community Academy this Saturday, November 13, 2021, between 9:00am – 3pm. This event will be held at the Shoreline Community Church…
Armed & Dangerous Suspect Identified in Downtown Shooting – Currently Wanted
On November 4, 2021, Santa Barbara Police officers and detectives investigated a shooting that occurred downtown near the 1st block of East Cota Street.Detectives have identified the shooter as Kevin Rios, a 22-year-old Santa Barbara…
Online Public Meeting: Monday, October 25, 2021, from 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Register for webinar at: Registration link for Lower Eastside Connectivity Active Transportation Plan Public Meeting (links to external site)We want your feedback on how to improve pedestrian and…
Updated Election Results Available
Updated results from the November 2 election are available on the County's website. Results will be certified approximately 30 days after the election.
CDBG Funds Application Workshop Scheduled
Starting November 22, the City will accept proposals from eligible applicants for fiscal year 2022-2023 Human Services and Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds. Interested applicants must attend a mandatory application workshop…
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Las Positas and Modoc Roads Multiuse Path Construction Update
Traffic control and temporary delays along Modoc Road and Las Positas Road should be expected while the concrete medians are constructed. The public is reminded that the speed limit is reduced to 35-mph, and the temporary striping has been…
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