Win a Vegas Getaway on Southwest Airlines!

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All SBPL locations will be closed Thursday, November 27 & Friday, November 28 for Thanksgiving.

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Thanksgiving Day Holiday Observed Nov. 27 | Día de Acción de Gracias observado el 27 de nov.

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12/2-12/3: Central library will close at 6pm on 12/2. All SBPL locations will open at 11:30am due to staff training on 12/3.

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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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Beware of Scam Invoice Emails
The City of Santa Barbara is alerting the community of scam invoice emails impersonating City departments and requesting payment. These fraudulent messages may appear official, using logos or language meant to look authentic, but they are…
Tree lighting in Downtown Santa Barbara.
Downtown Shines Bright! Join the Annual Holiday Tree Lighting
The Downtown Santa Barbara Improvement Association (DSBIA) is hosting a magical evening in front of The Arlington Theatre on Friday, December 5. Light up the night sky with our dazzling downtown holiday tree at the City-sponsored Annual…
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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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The Library Adds BCycle Passes to Library of Things Collection
Library cardholders can check out a BCycle pass from the Central Library, beginning May 26. The available BCycle passes can be borrowed for one week, and patrons can have unlimited one-hour rides for the duration of the checkout period.…
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