Martin Luther King Jr. Day Holiday Observed Jan. 19 | Día de Martin Luther King Jr. observado el 19 ene.

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All SBPL locations will be closed on January 19, 2026 for Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

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Assist the Office of Emergency Management by Reporting Storm Damage
The Santa Barbara County Office of Emergency Management is collecting information to understand the local impacts of the January 2026 storm in order to advocate for state and federal assistance. If your property or business was damaged…
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MLK Weekend Events 2026
The Martin Luther King, Jr. Committee of Santa Barbara (MLKSB) hosts annual events in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. This year’s theme references Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s address The Birth of a New Age, delivered on…
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County Celebrates its Completion of the Regional Fire Communications Center and Expansion of the Emergency Operations Center.
Santa Barbara County officials and public safety partners celebrated the expansion of the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) and Regional Fire Communication Center (RFCC) on December 9. The RFCC now centralizes dispatch for all seven local…
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Real-Time Rainfall and Reservoir Information Available
December storms were a positive start to the rainy season but we’ll need more to fill Cachuma, which has not filled in 11 years. The much smaller Gibraltar reservoir fills most years and is an important supply for peak summer water usage.…
SBPL Biblioteca Express
SBPL Biblioteca ExpressDebido al aumento de la transmisión comunitaria de COVID-19, la Biblioteca está introduciendo un modelo de servicio modificado para el uso de las Instalaciones de la Biblioteca desde el jueves 6 de enero hasta el 31…
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Burglary Suspect Barricaded in Home Near Verano Drive & San Martin Way Arrested
On January 6, 2022, at 09:21am, the Santa Barbara Police Combined Communications Center received a report about a burglary in progress from a resident in the area of Verano Drive and San Martin Way. The resident informed dispatchers that…
SBPL Library Express
Due to the increased community transmission of COVID-19, the Library is introducing a modified service model for use of Library Facilities from Thursday, January 6 through February 14, 2022. The Library will evaluate public health…
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Welcome & Congratulations Officer Conforti
Welcome to the newest member of our airport patrol, officer Nicholas Conforti! Officer Conforti recently completed 830 hours of training at the Allan Hancock Law Enforcement Academy, graduated as class valedictorian and received awards for…
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Video Segment Release – “Upfront with SBPD” Alternative Call Response
The Santa Barbara Police Department has just released another episode of “Upfront with SBPD.” This episode centers around alternative call response and how the Combined Communications Center prioritizes calls for service. *Click below for…
Learn With Coursera and Learning Express
Are you looking for opportunities to develop new skills for work, school, or perhaps just want to fulfill a New Year's resolution? Santa Barbara Public Library now offers access to learning platforms Coursera and LearningExpress. Both…
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Stearns Wharf to Celebrate 150th Anniversary
In honor of the iconic landmark’s 150th anniversary, Stearns Wharf merchants will hold Wharf Wednesdays on the first Wednesday of each month. There will be anniversary specials with a bit of history and family-friendly activities. The…
Volunteers Needed for 2022 Point in Time Count
The purpose of the Point-in-Time (PIT Count) is to obtain a snapshot census of people experiencing homelessness in Santa Barbara County on one night in January. Teams of volunteers will canvas assigned routes throughout the County and will…
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