JMC proved beyond exemplary and knowledgeable. He patiently reviewed our issue, and provided…read morereasonable solutions to move forward. This visit was surprisingly informative and productive. We are grateful for the services and assistance provided by this outstanding associate. Your office is fortunate to have such a talented, considerate and supportive individual working with the general public. The help he provides to the lost by guiding them and navigating the nuances and intricacies of SS - is priceless. Thank you.

made an appointment on their website and was taken in the moment i got there, while the other folks…read morehad to wait 20-30+ min for their turn. the staff were very nice and the whole appointment took around 20min. seriously, why don't people make appointments online instead of calling the place or walking in? unless it's an emergency, there's no reason to put yourself through that.

THE most beautiful spot for a wedding!! Not easy to book (as many have the same idea) but we were…read moreflexible with our dates & I think that helped.

这座古老的殖民时期建筑美极了，比我想象的要大得多、高得多。非常适合拍婚纱照以及举办各种其他活动。从这里还能欣赏到该地区绝佳的景色。照片真的无法展现这地方的真实美感。…read moreAbsolutely gorgeous old colonial building. Much much bigger and taller than what I was expecting. Really perfect for wedding photos and a host of other activities. Also offers fantastic views of the area. The pictures really don't do this place justice.

1. Use of Force Concerns: Some community members have raised…read moreconcerns about the SBPD's use of force in certain incidents. Critiques often focus on whether the department's training and accountability systems adequately prevent excessive force, especially in encounters with vulnerable populations such as the homeless or mentally ill. 2. Transparency and Accountability: There have been complaints that the department isn't always fully transparent with the public regarding internal investigations or disciplinary actions. This can create a perception that officers aren't held accountable for misconduct. 3. Relations with Marginalized Communities: Like many law enforcement agencies, SBPD has faced criticism for its interactions with marginalized groups. Issues cited include racial profiling, biased policing, or failure to engage meaningfully with the community in building trust. 4. Resource Allocation: Some critics argue that the SBPD prioritizes certain types of enforcement (like traffic citations or minor offenses) over community support, mental health intervention, and crime prevention programs. This can leave systemic problems unaddressed. 5. Staffing and Training Challenges: Santa Barbara is a tourist-heavy area with seasonal population spikes. Critics say that the department sometimes struggles with staffing and training to handle peak demands safely and fairly, leading to lapses in service or inconsistent enforcement. This isn't an attack on every officer or the whole department--many officers work hard and ethically--but it highlights structural and community concerns that have been raised over time.

My boyfriend told a cop that his brother is blowing drugs in his daughter's face and did absolutely…read morenothing! She's 3! When did our children become unimportant? Fuck sbpd for forgetting our children since they are our future! They are the shit to our existence!

What an amazing oxymoron, I get a call from one of my dispatchers at one of my companies that I…read morehave, telling me that theres a problem with the BBB and that someone made a claim. Being a business owner as long as I can remember without any bad reputation, I rushed to call and find out what happened, No, some DON character, proceeded to tell me pricing about the BBB and I asked if it was a marketing call, or if he is asking for money because thats another department. he said no, and explained imporantce of bbb he said his prices, I said, whats your email? "I don't have an email I am a talker give me their number and I'll talk to them. I said, no, that department will email you, reluctantly gave me his email, then told me "I'm not going to be doing some email thing either you want it or you don't" Excuse me DON from BBB not sure who you think you are, but you are representing a trustworthy brand that people go to for professionalism and you should be a beacon of that. So once refusing to receive an email from our company not only will we not be joining your BBB we will also not allow our other businesses participate in your terrible representation thinking we can't complain because your the complaint department. Well DON the rest of us people working our ass off for a living, take pride in not being a poor representation of companies., I suggest @BetterBusinessBureau @BBB you take this serious as he's representing your firm, where us citizens go to complain, its a shame sir, you should be more fitting for a loan shark or collections department.

I have used the BBB for over 20 years. I find their business reviews to be very helpful in my…read moremaking informed decisions before making purchased or getting services. I use them for both local and nationwide business information. I have also used the BBB dispute resolution services once about 12 years ago. It save me the time and expense from having to go to court to sue the business. I was extremely pleased with the results they obtained for me. I think the BBB is an outstanding asset to the Tri counties community.

I have been to Santa Barbara a few times, but I have to admit that I hadn't appreciated it as much…read moreas I did on my most recent trip! Hubby & I came to celebrate our wedding anniversary. We really played tourist and had a great time! It's a great city for walking around! We stayed at the ocean front Harbor View Inn and we scored a partial ocean view room! Great place to stay! When in Santa Barbara, you must and probably will go to Stearns Wharf! We went three times during this visit! If you get the chance, eat at the Santa Barbara Shellfish Company. It's so good! We also visited the Santa Barbara Museum Of Natural History | Sea Center. Admission was $17 per adult. Be sure to go to the Train Station. There is a humongous tree there which I'm sure you've seen from afar! You need to see it in person. It's the Moreton Bay Fig Tree from Australia. It was was from a cutting and planted in 1877. I saw it in 2020 when it was not as overgrown as it is today. There was no chain link fence, just the smaller black one. We walked up State Street to Old Town (downtown) Santa Barbara. We used the State Street Undercrossing. Improvements made to it were finished last year. State Street in Old Town is closed off to vehicular traffic. It's mostly a safe place for pedestrians. Just be alert and wary of e-Bikes and cyclists. There's lots of restaurants and bars in this area. We also drove around Santa Barbara. We went to Hook & Press Donuts. Very good donuts! Give them a try! This shop is located in the La Arcada Plaza. While here, go explore! There are lots of sculptures and cute shops. If you like art, the Museum of Art is around the corner. We took The Land Shark Tour. It was a blast! I found it online and they still had reservations available, so I booked it. Our captain and tour guide were awesome! This tour will take you into town and into the Pacific Ocean! Just do it!! I want to take the Trolley next time I'm here. Yes, I will be back!

One the best small beach cities in Southern California. It has a calm chill vibe with lots of…read moreboutiques, amazing restaurants, and scenic views. On one side you have the ocean, and on the other there's the Santa Ynez mountains. It's the perfect low key weekend spot.

The guards were a bit inattentive but also very busy, super nice group and I appreciated that…read more Allowed me to unshare location from my mom before confiscating my phone which was so helpful. And the music was 10/10! Loved the 80s and classics when they weren't being remixed in with repetitive yelling and banging on cells from less mentally stable inmates. Otherwise the most grimy and unsanitary establishment to ever exist. No soap, hand sanitizer, face masks, or signs of being cleaned in the last century. The bologna sandwich lunch still haunts me. No matter how hungry you are, please don't give in. Best to use it as a pillow to sleep with (learned that from my cell mates after the damage was already done). The most valuable thing I gained from this experience is an appreciation for the little things in life, including basic essentials and comforts that I definitely did not receive here XD but that we take for granted everyday. I hope if you ever get yourself into a pickle that you stay positive and kind and remember that it probably can be worse. Though I heard prisons in the state have a lot of cool programs and free education etc now.. Despite this, no plans to return. And I hope to never see these familiar faces again (:

They pulled my friend over driving my expedition, he unknowingly had a warrant for missing a court…read moredate, he was literally twenty feet From my house parked legally and they towed my ride, this was on a Friday. He was supposed to be borrowing my whip for the weekend, come monday when he didnt show and i had figured out what went down the tow amount exceeded the value of my ride. They didnt need to tow my ride, could have let him atleast contact me so i could make arrangements but they didn't. They even harras him when they see him around town. F*** these guys

I have to admit that i began the process of renewing my Driver's License in Glendale which is/was a…read moretrial by fire and mortar. I mean i went in w/o an appointment and wham bang was accosted by a huge group of people seeking succor from the cali DMV! HA! I went through almost the entire process including taking a photo which made me look like Rock Hudson when it was published that he had AIDS! ( i swear. i look gaunt and ready to meet my maker!) Unfortunately i failed the test and decided to hightail out of the place. I spent over a week in SB for holidays and family illness issues and so i came here on the 27th to take my test over. First of all everyone working here were still on the high of Christmas and treated us all few applicants like long lost family members. It scared me initially and then i got into it. I did ask if i could take my photo over and the nice lady replied: $35 to redo. Ok for that. I mean for 35 bucks i could have a few drinks sitting at the Tee Off bar, right? In any event i passed the test easily, missed 2 and received graciously, my 2024 renewal. The peeps that work here are the best: full of smiles and helpful and caring. Why can't all of the DMZ offices follow that trend? And why can't it be Christmas the whole year 'round? Cheers!

All in all everything was fantastic got there at 7:45 I was out of there by 8:15 the lady window…read morenumber three was fantastic a lot of patience and very friendly wherever I am in California from here on that's where I'm going to go Santa Barbara DMV top drawer for sure

The customer service at this location is much better than the bigger branch on Anacapa. The…read moreemployees seem to know the answer to my questions and have been able to help me with shipping dilemmas. I am much more comfortable going to this location than any other in Santa Barbara.

On the door is posted Office hours Mon-Sat 9-7pm Today is…read moreSat 3:30pm. They are closed Seriously, scrape the false information off the door. Government!

A fun little place to walk past and enjoy the visual before you! It's near downtown so if it's on…read moreyour way walk on by and let it make you smile.

Lime Green house that stands out from the blaise with exterior cladding made of HUNDREDS of murals…read morethat were painted by strangers, the architect, and even people who helped build the house. The paintings are UV coated and treated to withstand the elements and still look quite vibrant and fresh despite completion in 2013. Concept and structure design by architect Jeff Shelton, he handed out panels and told local artists to paint something from a place they traveled or the place where they grew up. It was left vague on purpose, so people could send a cityscape or the sign from their favorite restaurant, every single painting was done for free.  Shelton was inspired by a home called the "House of a Thousand Paintings" a local SB home that was covered in paintings but demolished in the 1970s and the artwork sold to local collectors. House is a PRIVATE residence so be respectful, they have a sign in front welcoming visitors but also kindly requesting to view from the sidewalk.