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The local blood inventory has dipped significantly, so to continue meeting patient needs United Blood Services is aiming to collect at least 2,500 donations throughout the Tri-Counties area by the 4th of July.

A horse meets a familiar face in these photos from the Earl Warren Showground Arabian horse show.

After five years of programming, the first cohort of girls from Girls Inc. gear up for college this fall.

Rotary Club of Santa Barbara recognizes Judith McCaffrey as a Rotary Major Donor.

Santa Barbara Sunrise Rotary Honors Physical Science/Art Teacher Mike Mowers of La Cuesta Continuation High School

Art captures an aerial photo of the Castillo Underpass repair in progress. 

An edhat reader is trying to find three teenagers suspected of stealing several items from a kiosk in the Paseo Nuevo Mall

Congratulations to the Santa Barbara Stingrays Youth Rugby Team members who were selected to Tri Counties All Star Varsity and Junior Varsity Teams.

Have you ever seen a two-headed turtle?

Santa Barbara Pony Baseball teams go on to win championships after having their gear and equipment stolen from MacKenzie Park.

Have readers seen the story poles on the corner of Garden and Yanonali Streets?

United Way of Santa Barbara gathers at the Santa Barbara Zoo to celebrate new members, honor Legacy Supporters

UC Santa Barbara students and Isla Vista residents give back to the community with the annual Isla Vista Give sale scheduled for this weekend.

United Way of SB County recently held its 94th Annual Awards Ceremony to recognize outstanding individuals and organizations in the community.

Santa Barbara's Housing Authority announces the completed renovation of its Pearl Gardens and Sycamore Gardens family housing properties.

Santa Barbara is getting its first ever Cat Cafe to help get more cats out of shelters.

ACE Hardware's Round-up Campaign raised over 10,000 benefiting the Teddy Bear Cancer Foundation.

An edhat subscriber takes beautiful pictures while waiting.

The SB County Probation Department is pleased to announce that it has been awarded a three-year grant from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.

Hundreds of local business and community leaders helped celebrate the teachers who earned this year’s Care for Our Earth Grants.

Goleta Sanitary District Board Member John R. Fox Passes Away after 40 years of service.

An edhat reader shares a photo of the Moonrise in Goleta on Thursday.

The Santa Barbara Public Library is set to host the NEA Big Read this fall, featuring Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel.

Santa Barbara became the 30th city in the country to commit to the transition of 100% clean and renewable energy by 2030.

An edhat reader reports the Blue Skies sign is back and lighting up the sky.

Lompoc resident Vicki Andersen received the Leadership in the Arts Award for her decades of service to the Lompoc community.

The Environmental Defense Center reached a final settlement with the Ventura Regional Sanitation District for alleged violations of the Clean Water Act at the Toland Road Landfill near Santa Paula.

Unite to Lite provided 20-solar powered lights to New Beginnings Counseling Center's Safe Parking program.

William catches this battle in the sky over Hope Ranch.