Public Safety Power Shutoffs (PSPS) in Parts of Santa Barbara County

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All SBPL locations will be closed on Thursday, June 19 for Juneteenth.

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Beginning Monday, June 16, the Faulkner Main Gallery at the Central Library will be closed for audiovisual upgrades. Thank you for your patience.

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Santa Barbara Police Department Patch
A Message from Chief of Police Kelly Gordon
As your Chief of Police, I want to speak directly to you about two important matters that affect the fabric of our community: immigration enforcement and the right to peacefully protest.  
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Upcoming City Council Discussion – Single Family Streamlining Project
On June 17, 2025, City planning staff will brief the City Council on the Single Family Streamlining Project—an initiative aimed at updating the Single Family Design Board (SFDB) review process and zoning ordinance to provide homeowners…
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Elevated Deck Inspection Program
Reminder of upcoming deadline. Recent California State laws SB 721 (2018) and SB 326 (2019) require inspections of elevated decks to ensure that multi-family and condominium buildings maintain safe, structurally sound…
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Utility Billing Changes: Late Fees
The City will resume assessing late fees for past due water, sewer, and trash bills starting July 2023. Beginning September 2023, utility bills that are 60 days overdue are subject to service disconnection. To avoid paying late fees or…
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Free Seasonal Pools Open This Month
The City's two seasonal pools will be opening soon for summer. The Oak Park Wading Pool, designed for children ages 7 and under, will open on Monday, June 12. The Ortega Park Swimming Pool will open for families with children 13 and under…
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Construction Notice: Paving West Valerio Street
The City Streets Operations Division will begin paving West Valerio Street Tuesday, May 30. Crews will be grinding and milling and work in this area is expected to last until the end of June. The streets impacted will be closed between 7 a…
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Six Firefighters Graduate From City Fire Academy
The Fire Department is proud to announce the graduation of six new firefighters from the academy. A graduation ceremony was held over Memorial Day Weekend. These graduates have undergone rigorous physical and mental training, preparing…
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Nine SBPD Officers Receive the Guerry Award for Superior Performance
On May 24, 2023, nine Santa Barbara Police Department law enforcement officers were awarded the H. Thomas Guerry Award for Superior Performance. Officer M. Tonello - H. Thomas Guerry Award for Superior Performance:
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Second Large-Scale Trail Volunteer Day Announced
The City of Santa Barbara Parks and Recreation Department is looking to recruit up to 100 volunteers for another large-scale trail volunteer day to repair damage caused by the winter storms. The first event, held in April, brought out more…
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Guide Dogs for the Blind Visit SBA
Santa Barbara Airport was honored to host a Guide Dogs for the Blind (GDB) training event on Thursday, May 25. Guide dog puppies-in-training and volunteer "puppy raisers" participated in a specialized training exercise to teach the pups…
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53rd Annual H. Thomas Guerry Award Ceremony Invitation
On behalf of the Santa Barbara Citizens Council on Crime, the Santa Barbara Police Department would like to invite community members and members of the media to the 53rd Annual H. Thomas Guerry Award Ceremony today, May 24, 2023, at 4:30…
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SBPD 2023 Gun Buyback
On May 20, 2023, the Santa Barbara Police Department held a Gun Buyback at the Santa Barbara City Yards. The Gun Buyback Program is an initiative to enhance community safety by reducing the number of unwanted firearms in the Santa Barbara…
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