If you’re strolling along the streets of Santa Barbara, you may notice some of the city's most iconic buildings lit up green ...

The Santa Barbara Police Department is proud to announce the swearing-in of eight new police officers. Chief Kelly Gordon swore in these officers last week. Six graduated from the Ventura County ...

The Santa Barbara Police Department is proud to announce the promotion of four sworn law enforcement officers. This week Chief Bernard Melekian held a small private promotional ceremony honoring one ...

Interim Santa Barbara Police Chief Barney Melekian says his department is down more than 20% of its workforce, and struggles to hire and retain officers and other employees. (Joshua Molina ...

Santa Barbara Police Chief Kelly Gordon ... It also affirms that our department fundamentals are strong and that our staff excels in regard to how we engage with the community and investigate ...

No uniformed police officers were present outside the station. Santa Barbara Police Department spokesman Sgt. Ethan Ragsdale confirmed Monday that police were looking into the incident recorded in ...

UPDATE (2 p.m.) - Santa Barbara police say the suspect has ... able to get them out of the house safely using a fire department ladder. Police say the burglary suspect is refusing verbal commands ...

Allan Tuazon, Sgt. Stephanie Trujillo. (Sgt. Rashun Drayton) The Santa Barbara Police Department has promoted five sworn law enforcement officers. Chief Bernard Melekian held a promotional ...