News
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The Mystery of College Admissions: Insider Tips
What is the secret to successfully being admitted to a highly selective private college? College admission decisions vary greatly among the applicants even though students had similar attributes.
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COVID Outbreak Discovered in the Main Jail, Visitation Suspended
Sheriff’s Office Custody staff and Wellpath partners have identified a COVID outbreak in the Main Jail.
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Santa Maria Man Arrested for Attempted Murder with a Machete
Santa Maria Police make arrest after responding to a fight involving a machete.
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Cannabis Grower Sentenced to Nearly 2 Years for Bribery and Tax Evasion
A San Luis Obispo man was sentenced to 22 months in federal prison for paying a county supervisor in exchange for votes and influence on other votes affecting his cannabis business interests.
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Morning Vistas from Little Pine Mountain
Mark shares early morning views from Little Pine Mountain.
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Movies Way Back When: One Lucky Dog
The “Flying A” Studio put out a call for a dog to play an important role in a new film back in 1916.
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Solstice Dining at Pascucci/Workshop Open
Santa Barbara Summer Solstice 2022 is off and running, the Workshop is now open at the corner of Ortega and Garden Street.
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Santa Barbara Man Arrested for Attempted Murder of Housemate
[Update]: Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Detectives have arrested a Santa Barbara man for the attempted murder of his housemate.
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Highway Reopens Following Closure Due to Suspicious Item Investigation
[Update]: Highway 101 is now reopened near Los Alamos following a closure due to law enforcement investigating a suspicious item.
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Fatal Vehicle Rollover North of Goleta
[Update]: A man died after his vehicle collided with an oak tree north of Goleta Friday afternoon.
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Forward Progress Stopped in Harris Grade Brush Fire
[Update]: Santa Barbara County Firefighters have stopped the forward progress of a brush fire off Harris Grade Road.
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County Supervisors Hit Pause on Cannabis Tax Reform
“Self-reporting” by growers has led to lost tax revenues, board says, but it will take time to come up with a fairer system.
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Construction Flooding on Upper W. Valerio?
A reader reports what looks to be flooding down Upper W. Valerio Street due to a construction project.
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Hidden Valley Helicopter
We wonder why there is a low flying helicopter creeping over our neighborhood. Has been here for many minutes….Is this some kind of mapping going on or what?
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Landscape Architect Alternative
A reader wonders if edhatters have suggestions for an alternative to a landscape archtiect.
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Rollover Traffic Collision on Highway 101 at Seacliff
A reader reports a rollover traffic collision on Highway 101 northbound at Seacliff that is causing major traffic.
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Divine Craft Donut Shop in Downtown Santa Barbara
Hook & Press in the La Arcada Plaza offers chic treats with fine wine
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Desal Construction Cartoon
C.B. shares a cartoon about the Desalination Plant construction in Santa Barbara.
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Fire Restrictions Take Effect on Los Padres National Forest
In response to the increasing potential for a wildland fire start, Los Padres National Forest officials announced that fire restrictions will be implemented throughout the Forest effective May 27.
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Santa Barbara County Receives Two Awards from the California State Association of Counties
Santa Barbara County has received two awards from the California State Association of Counties.
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Pursuit from 101 at Ontare
Sheriff and Police are pursuing a vehicle from Highway 101 at Ontare.
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Lompoc Suspects Apprehended by K9 Unit and County Air Support
Sheriff’s deputies arrested two Lompoc men for theft of a vehicle, attempted theft of a catalytic converter, conspiracy, and assault on Wednesday.
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Police Pursuit on W. Mountain Drive
An edhat reader reports an active police pursuit on W. Mountain Drive in Santa Barbara.
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Stricter Permits Are Coming for North County Cannabis
Future “grows” will have to be “compatible” with the neighborhood, county supervisors say.
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Parks and Recreation City Tennis Courts Upgrades and Closures
The City of Santa Barbara’s Parks and Recreation Department recently completed an upgrade to existing tennis court lighting at the Pershing Park tennis courts located at 100 Castillo Street.
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Traffic Collision On Hwy 154
Andrew reports a head-on traffic collision on Highway 154 near San Antonio Creek Road.
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4.3 Magnitude Earthquake in Trona Felt on the South Coast
Some South Coast residents felt a 4.3 magnitude earthquake early Thursday morning with its epicenter in Trona.
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Firefighters Battling Fire in Santa Maria Condo Complex
Santa Maria City firefighters are battling a structure fire that has spread to multiple units in a condo complex Thursday morning.
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Navigating the Infant Formula Shortage
Parents and caregivers who face a shortage should call their healthcare providers first to help them navigate formula options when supplies are scarce.
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California Assembly Advances Gun Violence Prevention Package
Asm. Steve Bennett joined five other California Democratic lawmakers to advance gun violence prevention packages in the wake of the Uvalde, Texas school shooting.