Articles From : Edhat Staff
New Mural Painted to Honor George Floyd
Local artists are painting a new mural on the side of EOS Lounge to honor George Floyd and the Black Lives Matter movement.
Ten New COVID-19 Cases Reported
The Santa Barbara County Public Health Department reported ten new COVID-19 cases within the community bringing the total to 1,669.
Flat Tire Overturns Semi-Truck in Santa Ynez
An 18-wheeler truck overturned from a blown-out tire at Highway 154 and 246 roundabout in Santa Ynez on Monday.
Mutual Aid Responding to Los Angeles Protests
SLO and Santa Barbara Counties are providing mutual aid to Los Angeles County for the protests.
Lawmakers Send Another Letter to Prison Director After Third Inmate Death
[Update]: California legislators have sent another letter to the Bureau of Prisons Director following the death of a third inmate at the Lompoc Prison facility.
County Announces COVID-19 Ambassadors to Assist Local Businesses
Santa Barbara County Supervisor Gregg Hart announced COVID-19 Ambassadors will assist local businesses with reopening and guideline compliance.
Student Pilot was in Third Solo Flight During Fatal Crash
A student pilot from Burbank was in his third solo-flight when the plane descended like a corkscrew and crashed near Orcutt last week.
Celebrate National Burger Day by Visiting Local Restaurants
It's National Burger Day and the perfect time to order from local restaurants.
Juvenile Arrested for Arson After Church Fire
Santa Barbara County firefighters responded to a large structure fire inside a Goleta church late Monday evening.
Twenty New Community COVID-19 Cases Reported
The Santa Barbara County Public Health Department reports 20 new COVID-19 cases reaching a total of 1,624 as of Wednesday.
MTD Bus Capacity Increases, Face Masks Required
Santa Barbara MTD has increased the number of passengers allowed on board all MTD buses.
County Total Reaches 1,604 COVID-19 Cases
The Santa Barbara County Public Health Department reports the total COVID-19 cases have reached 1,604 as of Tuesday.
Governor Allows Hair Salons and Barber Shops to Open
Hair salons and barbershops are allowed to reopen in Santa Barbara County and most of California per the Governor's announcement on Tuesday.
Small Brush Fire in Santa Maria
Santa Barbara County firefighters responded to a small vegetation fire in the Tanglewood area of Santa Maria on Tuesday.
Structure Fire Near the Santa Barbara Airport
The Santa Barbara County Fire Department responded to a structure fire near the Santa Barbara Airport early Monday morning.
Downtown State Street Closes to Vehicles for Outdoor Dining
The Santa Barbara City Council voted to close State Street to vehicles from Haley to Sola to allow restaurants to expand outdoor seating.
Temporary Requirement to Use Face Coverings
The Public Health Department issued a Health Order for a temporary requirement to use face coverings to slow the spread of COVID-19.
Teen Arrested for DUI and Vehicle Theft in Mesa Collision
A Santa Barbara teenager has been arrested for DUI, vehicle theft, and other crimes from a vehicle collision on the Mesa earlier this month.
20 New COVID-19 Cases
The Santa Barbara County Public Health Department reported 20 additional COVID-19 cases on Wednesday bringing the total to 1,540.
Public Health Reports Three Additional COVID-19 Cases
The Santa Barbara County Public Health Department reported three additional COVID-19 cases on Wednesday bringing the total to 1,517.