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The current administration has finalized a study on the environmental and public health impacts of fracking, potentially opening up 122,000 acres in Santa Barbara County to new oil drilling.

The Santa Barbara community is encouraged to attend the annual event that honors and remembers all those who served in the United States Armed Forces

The Housing Trust Fund of Santa Barbara County has secured a 21-unit affordable housing project in Santa Ynez.

The 23rd Annual Military Ball was another fun and meaningful reminder of those “Never Forgotten” honoring our men and women who have served our country in uniform. 

The 2019 Santa Barbara Walk to End Alzheimer's attracted more than 600 people this past weekend.

Read some fast facts about Daylight Saving Time after you've enjoyed your extra hour of sleep. 

An edhat reader shares a photo of the helicopter staging area replacing poles near Painted Cave.

Did anyone get photos of the colorful meteor around midnight?

The Carpinteria City Council unanimously approved a resolution Monday opposing the Trump administration’s plan to open 122,000 acres to new oil drilling and fracking on federal public lands.

It's the 10th anniversary of Pianos on State which bring creative joy to Downtown Santa Barbara through November 8.

Hundreds of dancers joined the annual Halloween flash mob that took place in the Sunken Gardens on Saturday afternoon.

On a not-so-chilly October evening, members of Downtown Santa Barbara’s Décor Committee judged 19 businesses participating in the annual Halloween Window Décor Contest.

An edhat reader notifies residents of a community meeting with Southern California Edison on November 7.

Local environmental groups continue to oppose Aera's Cat Canyon Oil Project arguing it will cause public health risks.

An edhat reader reports an apparent dumpster caught fire on UC Santa Barbara's campus Friday afternoon.

U.S. National Soccer stars Megan Rapinoe and Alex Morgan drew big crowds and soccer players to the Arlington Theatre on Tuesday evening.

West Beach residents are looking to identify two suspects who attempted to break into their home.

Santa Barbara County Supervisors approved and adopted a resolution opposing the opening of 122,000 acres of federal public land for new oil drilling and fracking.

The first all-female crew who sailed the 58-foot Maiden in a world race three decades ago and is now sailing through Santa Barbara with a mission to educate girls.

The new drive-thru Starbucks on Turnpike and Calle Real is now open.

Local environmental groups are seeking protections for the endangered steelhead in the Santa Maria River area.

An edhat reader warns local hikers of vehicle burglaries at the Jesusita Trailhead.

An edhat reader reports police in Goleta are clearing out a homeless camp on Pine Ave.

The Santa Barbara Police Department announces Lt. Dan McGrew is retiring after 32 years of service.

Combined efforts result in an interim agreement that will protect and preserve the Ventura River Watershed, wildlife and the many diverse interests that rely on its water supply.

The Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History was honored with the award for Santa Barbara Commons/Public Open Space at the Santa Barbara Beautiful Awards Celebration.

An edhat reader warns the community about a new phone scam claiming to be Southern California Edison.

An edhat reader claims Marborg cut down 11 healthy eucalyptus trees in a coastal zone.

[Update]: The Santa Barbara Zoo has announced Little Mac was humanely euthanized on Wednesday evening, ending the Zoo's elephant program.

Recent rankings of U.S. colleges and universities affirm Westmont as one of the top Christian colleges in the nation.​