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Los Padres ForestWatch and the Center for Biological Diversity appealed the Trump administration’s approval of a new oil well and pipeline in Carrizo Plain National Monument.

Forbes recently ranked UC Santa Barbara number 11 on their list of “America’s Best Value Colleges.”

The romaine lettuce recall has reached California with a report of one person falling ill.

While there are more flower varieties blooming than there were two weeks ago, there aren't as many as in other years.

In recognition of their bravery during the Thomas Fire, Sen Hannah-Beth Jackson will honor women first responders from Santa Barbara and Ventura counties as the Women of the Year.

Community Action Commission’s 2-1-1 Health and Human Services Helpline experienced a 1000% increase in requests for information and aid during the Thomas Fire and 1/9 Debris Flow.

Friday is the last day to vote in the County's WaterWise High School Video contest.

On Tuesday the Environmental Defense Center notified a local oil company of its intent to sue for alleged violations of the Clean Water Act.

A U.S. District Court judge certified a real property class in a lawsuit against Plains All American for the 2015 Refugio Oil Spill in Santa Barbara County.

The students of Laguna Blanca lower school will return to their Montecito Campus on Monday, April 23.

An edhat reader wonders why signs weren't posted warning swimmers of white sharks seen off Santa Claus Lane?

United Way of Santa Barbara County announced that individuals and families affected by the Thomas Fire and/or January 9th floods can apply for direct financial assistance starting Monday.

The University of California Librarians will begin contract negotiations and local librarians are asking for the community's to support of their contract negotiations.

An edhat reader reports a skateboarder sustained significant head trauma when crashing on Loma Alta Thursday afternoon.

Two Koala ambassadors, Edmund and Thackory, are coming to the Santa Barbara Zoo on April 28th for an entire year.

An edhat reader shares more photos of the baby Giraffe at the Santa Barbara Zoo.

A prescribed burn is taking place on Wednesday and Thursday at the Upper Trout Club off SR-154.

Two Ventura Supervisors withdrew their proposal to eliminate the public’s right to challenge oil drilling and other development projects that impact the environment and public health.

The next SpaceX launch from Vandenberg Air Force Base will take place on May 19th.

It was a festive gathering at the Assistance League Santa Barbara where everyone was celebrating the 70th Anniversary of an organization that has served the community so well for so many years.

The Santa Barbara Lawn Bowls celebrated Open Bowls Day at Spencer Adams Park on Saturday.

In recognition of Earth Day on April 22, Santa Barbara County raises awareness through unique visual art.

Adams Elementary School receives the 2018 California Distinguished Schools honor recognizing exceptional gains in implementing academic content and performance standards.

The Santa Barbara County Education Office announced the winners of the Marvin Melvin Career Technical Educator Awards.

The Santa Barbara County Education Office announced their classified employees of the year who support local school systems.

A live nature webcam caught the moment Thursday's earthquake hit and how a Bald Eagle on Santa Cruz Island reacted.

The Granada Theatre is looking for artist submissions for the Plaza Granada Mural Project that will celebrate performing arts.

An edhat reader shares photos from a mule ride near Live Oak Camp.

Several Santa Barbara County Firefighters and Santa Barbara County Helicopter Pilots were recognized for their heroic efforts during the Whittier Fire last July, and debris flows that struck Montecito in January.

Santa Barbara City Councilmember Eric Friedman is hosting a community meeting on Monday to discuss the new Target that will be opening at the former Galleria building.