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United Boys & Girls Clubs Receive Grant to rebuild Camp Whittier
United Boys & Girls Clubs of Santa Barbara County was awarded a $150,000 grant to help rebuild Camp Whittier which was damaged in a wildfire.
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UCSB’s “Greeks4Kids” Makes a Difference for The Boys & Girls Club of Santa Barbara, Inc.
Students from the nonprofit Greeks4Kids donated the enitrety of the Boys and Girls Club of Santa Barbara's wishlist for their Summer Spectacular Program.
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Tomorrow Kicks Off The Longest Day and Summer Solstice
The Alzheimer's Association California Central Coast Chapter is raising awareness in light of Summer Solstice.
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The Little Free Laundromat Library for Children Challenge
Local Book Club (“Team Laura”) Launches Little Free Laundromat Library for children challenges other book clubs to adopt a local laundromat.
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Last Three Dogs from A Closing Shelter Get a Second Chance
The last three dogs from a closing animal shelter in Coalinga, CA will have a second chance to find their forever homes through the Santa Barbara Humane Society.
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Students Suit Up for Fun in the Sun
Starting today, June 18, almost 300 local students will be outfitted for a summer of learning in a six-week curriculum in the a partnership between Assistance League of Santa Barbara and United Way's Fun in the Sun program.
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Local Sheriff's Deputy Takes Part in D-Day Anniversary
Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Deputy Bill Coffman, a U.S. Army veteran and former Green Beret, had the honor of parachuting over Normandy, France for the 75th anniversary of D-Day on June 6.
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Locals Launch Project to Inform the Community of Foster Care
A local couple launched their latest book and film project aimed at educating the community about the foster care system while raising funds for Angels Foster Care of Santa Barbara.
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Memorial Day Fundraiser Aims to House Local Homeless Veterans
The Pierre Claeyssens Veterans Foundation is hosting a Memorial Day Ceremony and Fundraiser to help house local veterans.
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How The Runaway Train 25th Anniversary Can Help Missing Children
Saturday is National Missing Children’s Day and the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children released a new project that will increase awareness about missing children.
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Andra Day Surprises Mother's Day Luncheon Guests
Grammy-nominated artist Andra Day surprised guests at a Mother's Day Luncheon to sing "Rise Up" with Debris Flow survivor Lauren Cantin.
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Police Volunteers Praised for Locating At-Risk Teen
[Update]: The Santa Barbara Police Department is praising two of their volunteers for being instrumental in locating an at-risk teenager this weekend.
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Foodbank Partners with Letter Carriers for 27th Annual Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive
The nation’s largest single-day food drive offers Santa Barbara County residents an easy way to donate non-perishable food on Saturday.
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Nets Removed from Venoco Pier
Aquaholic has a good news update about the swallows that were trapped under nets on the Venoco Pier.
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Rotary Club Recognizes Santa Barbara High Teacher
Santa Barbara High School teacher Lianette Santana was recognized last week by the Rotary Club of Santa Barbara for her outstanding work and significant contributions to public education.
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Dos Pueblos Student Wins Coca Cola Scholarship
A Dos Pueblos High School Senior has been recognized as one of the country’s most outstanding high school leaders by the Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation.
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Barbara Ireland Walk Exceeds Fundraising Goal
The 2019 Barbara Ireland Walk and Run took place this past on Saturday and exceeded their fundraising goal of $50,000 for breast cancer research.
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Two Local Women Celebrate 102nd Birthdays
Two women at Comforts of Home Senior Care celebrated their 102nd birthdays last week with a special visit from a mini horse.
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Two Local Women Turn 102 Years Old!
Two vibrant Santa Barbara ladies are turning 102-years-old and the community is invited to help them celebrate.
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Good Samaritan Turns In Wallet to CHP
The California Highway Patrol is praising a Good Samaritan who turned in a local's man wallet to their office where they found the owner.
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Local Bicyclist Bounces Back After Injury
A local bicyclist and edhat reader shares an update on his health after Roger reported his injury on edhat.
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Boys and Girls Club Breakfast with Santa
Last weekend the Boys & Girls Club of Santa Barbara hosted their annual Breakfast with Santa event.
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Christmas Feast With Love At Santa Barbara Rescue Mission
The Santa Barbara Rescue Mission held its annual restaurant-style Christmas Feast in their newly remodeled chapel on Yanonali Street on Thursday.
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Large Donation to Help End Veteran Homelessness
Ann Garcelon passed away and made a generous bequest to New Beginnings Counseling Centers’ Supportive Services for Veteran Families Program.
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Meet the Holiday Parade's Grand Marshals
Meet the four-footed heroes and Grand Marshals of Downtown Santa Barbara's Holiday Parade.
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Santa Barbara High Students Win Congressional App Challenge
Congressman Salud Carbajal announced the winners of the 2018 Congressional App Challenge as four students from Santa Barbara High School.
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Fundraiser Raises Over 1.1M for United Way So. Cal Fire Relief Fund
The Fire Relief Fund multi-platform fundraising event raised over $1,173,905 for United Way’s Southern California Disaster Relief Fund.
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Santa Barbara High Computer Science Academy Draws National Support
The Santa Barbara High School Computer Science Academy's innovative tech curriculum won grants from Best Buy and LogMeIn.
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Sheriff’s Deputy and Detective's Daughter Rescue Disabled Woman in Fire
The Sheriff’s Office reports two Good Samaritans helped rescue a disabled woman who was trapped in a Vandenberg Village apartment fire on Tuesday.
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Local Nonprofit Helps Veterans Take Flight Over Santa Barbara
Nine residents of the retirement community Samarkand took off in vintage WWII-style aircraft with help from a local company and non-profit.
