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The Santa Barbara Zoo’s female wallaby Kalina has given birth to the Zoo’s first baby wallaby.

A historic Montecito mansion whose former guests include Albert Einstein, Winston Churchill and John F. Kennedy, was the featured backdrop to CBS Sunday Morning’s annual “By Design” edition Sunday.

Last week Women United and guests of United Way of Santa Barbara County filled the Plaza del Sol of Hilton Beachfront Resort to don their beautiful derby hats and raise auction funds.

Here are the Santa Barbara City Council and Advisory Commissions meetings for the week of May 23, 2022.

Jerry Roberts interviews Scott Wilson, a Santa Barbara native who works for the Washington Post covering foreign affairs, the White House, and now the West Coast.

Newsmakers with Jerry Roberts’ Mayoral Debate program has won first place recognition for best Virtual Event video in the Hometown Media national contest.

An edhat reader shares a sign they saw warning about coyotes in Los Angeles.

Here are the Santa Barbara City Council and Advisory Commissions meetings for the week of May 16, 2022.

An edhat reader reports a "high-profile" celebrity wedding at the Santa Barbara Courthouse today.

No matter your summertime plans for Memorial Day, Fourth of July, or Labor Day, these top tips can help your dog be a perfect guest – or host.

A local woman was caught on video arguing with a restaurant employee which turned into a racist attack on the man filming the interaction. 

The Hospice of Santa Barbara Shining Light Society Spring Reception & Open House was a joyful gathering of long-time and current HSB staff, volunteers and supporters.

High winds caused a large Eucalyptus tree to fall on the office of the Food Bank of Santa Barbara County.

An edhat reader reports CBS News anchor Jane Pauley was filming a special segment at the Santa Barbara Mission on Tuesday afternoon.

An edhat reader reports a community meeting will take place Thursday regarding parking, beach access, and housing near Hendry's Beach.

Here are the Santa Barbara City Council and Advisory Commissions meetings for the week of May 9, 2022.

Explore Ecology is hosting a Mother's Day Beach Cleanup this Sunday, May 8th at Hendry's Beach.

An edhat reader reports a common Medicare card scam is back in town.

The Montecito Fire Department reminds residents to prepare for wildfires on this 13th anniversary of the Jesusita Fire.

PE teacher Christy Lozano has mounted a conservative electoral challenge against Santa Barbara County's incumbent Superintendent of Schools, a local microcosm of national battles over racial, LGBTQ and pandemic policies and programs in public education.

Six Women Honored for 'Navigating Uncharted Waters"

Here are the Santa Barbara City Council and Advisory Commissions meetings for the week of May 2, 2022.

A local lawyer is seeking additional victims who experienced sexual assault by a male ER nurse.

A new program that increases protections for wildlife corridors has prevailed after a judge ruled on the side of Ventura County leaders and conservationists. 

The Eucalyptus Hill Improvement Association has hired animals to graze in the hills to protect against fires.

[Update]: The Community Environmental Council hosted another successful Earth Day celebration, this year at the Arlington Theatre.

Three lawsuits filed against Forest Service for failing to protect environment and cultural resources on Pine Mountain and Reyes Peak

Larry Nimmer put together a video of a weekly gathering of Santa Barbara Ukrainians on State Street.

On Thursday, the City of Santa Barbara Harbor Commission voted unanimously to establish a formal process in which the public can participate in an evaluation of the City’s cruise ship program.

In March of 2021, mental health advocate Lee MacMillan tragically lost her battle with depression. She was 28. However, her legacy of advocacy lives on.