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Third Annual Awards Put Spotlight on Local Contractors for Dedication to Home Energy Efficiency

SBCC’s School of Extended Learning Adult High School, GED and Bilingual GED students proudly turned their tassels June 29.

The National Weather Service warns potential thunderstorms could reach Santa Barbara.

In a recent ranking, Santa Barbara was named the #1 Best Place to the Live in the U.S. for the Weather in 2018

[Update]: An edhat reader shares an open hearing will take place on July 16 to discuss the proposed hotel at 418 N. Milpas Street.

Captain Cardiac and the Coronaries rocked Chase Palm Park on Thursday with La Boheme performing a fun dance number.

The Environmental Defense Center has filed a lawsuit against an oil company to clean up over a hundred oil seeps and spills for illegal stormwater discharges to local waterways.

The City of Santa Barbara shares a video focused on public parking workshops in the Funk Zone.

An edhat reader reports an assault in the CVS parking lot on Upper State Street

An edhat reader shares an example of the extortion letter scam that recently hit Santa Barbara County residents.

The City of Santa Barbara is increasing public safety patrols on State Street to deter nuisance issues.

It's 7-Eleven Day which means all convenience stores will be giving away their signature drink from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Wednesday.

Local Fire Departments held a joint academy and graduation for eight new recruits last week.

An edhat reader reports someone vandalized the building of the Los Banos Del Mar pool. 

Local resident and business owner Carlin Dunne won first place in his division of the Pike's Peak Hillclimb in Colorado last week.

Fritz shares photos of the 4th of July parade on State Street and the fireworks from West Beach.

Check out this comprehensive list of 4th of July celebrations throughout Santa Barbara County!

The Santa Barbara Pony baseball 11u Bronco All-Star team won the Pony Open Invitational with a dominating 21-9 win in the championship game last Monday night.

An estimated 2000 people showed up at De la Guerra Plaza to show their outrage at the Trump Administration’s treatment of families at the Mexican border.

On Saturday, 150 Santa Ynez Valley residents and visitors participated in the nationwide "Families Belong Together" march.

This Saturday, June 30, is Montecito Trails Recovery Day. In recognition of National Trails Day, this year’s event will focus on restoring areas of our trails network damaged this winter by the Thomas Fire and the later debris flow.

An edhat reader wonders if you're prepared for the next fire and evacuation in Santa Barbara County?

The Housing Authority of the City of Santa Barbara announced its purchase of Garden Court on De La Vina, preserving the affordability of 97 studio units for low-income seniors in Santa Barbara.

An edhat reader reports R&R Furniture in Goleta is closing.

Staples will close their large downtown Santa Barbara location on State Street by July 20.

An edhat reader reports a power outage on the eastside Saturday evening.

An edhat reader reports a scam phone call from the IRS.

Hospice of Santa Barbara is pleased to announce that its very own Mary Wagner has been recognized as “Older Worker of the Year” by the Area Agency on Aging. 

Ten environmental agencies partner together to cut air pollution and protect whales by launching voluntary vessel speed reduction zones along California.

Two affordable housing projects being developed by the Housing Authority of the City of Santa Barbara have been allocated $21.3 million in tax credit financing to create 107 affordable rental units for veterans and seniors.