The Montecito Branch book drop will be closed May 3rd - 6th due to parking lot repaving

18477

Help shape the future of Santa Barbara's Waterfront! Respond to our survey at SantaBarbaraCA.gov/WaterfrontSurvey.
¡Ayúdanos a dar forma al futuro de la zona costera de Santa Bárbara! Responde a nuestra encuesta en SantaBarbaraCA.gov/WaterfrontSurvey.

18380

All SBPL locations will be closed on Tuesday, May 5, 2026 (5/5/26) for a staff training.

Eastside and Montecito Libraries will close at 2pm on Wednesday, May 6, 2026 (5/6/26) for a staff training.

18362
PR Image
Police Department Sign
Title

Hendry’s Beach Incident

Authored on

On October 3, 2023, at 6:52 p.m., Santa Barbara Police Officers, Santa Barbara Fire Department, and Santa Barbara Harbor Patrol responded to the area of Hendry’s Beach for an initial report of an adult woman falling from the Douglas Family Preserve cliff above the beach.

Upon arrival, medical professionals pronounced the woman deceased on the beach. At this time, there is no suspicious activity believed, and the case is currently under investigation. The name of the decedent is being withheld pending next of kin notification.

Contact

Contact

Sgt. Ethan Ragsdale
Police
Public Information Officer
(805) 897-2432