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Sharyn Chan was selected as the I Madonnari Italian Street Painting Festival's featured artist.

The Santa Barbara Education Foundation provides a Culinary Arts program for local high school students.

The Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History's annual fundraising event exceeded its goal while celebrating nature’s beauty.

Visit Santa Barbara released a new tourism video highlighting the local destination attractions.

[Update]: The motorcade spotted at the Santa Barbara Airport on Wednesday and seen throughout town on Thursday is for Vice President Mike Pence's wife and daughter

 Merchants of 1187 Coast Village Road joined with Pierre Claeyssens Veterans Foundation to unveil and dedicate a large flag made from an actual fire hose.

The Santa Barbara Police Department shared a photo of this vehicular mishap.

According to a recent report, the City of Santa Barbara reduced sewage spills by 83% from 2009 to present day.

The “Spring into Good Health” afternoon program with the Women's Council introduced valuable information from a panel of six outstanding women doctors.

Local environmental organization continues to fight to restore our coast and prevent future oil-related disasters

Chaucer book signing celebrates an illustrated history of Santa Barbara and Ultimate Coloring Book by Roger Battistone and Michael Mould

The Amgen Tour of California cycling race cruised through town as they raced down San Marcos Pass early Thursday afternoon.

Edhat readers report an unusual streak in the sky that lasted for over an hour Friday evening.

Alzheimer's Association California Central Coast Chapter presented the 2nd annual ‘Your Brain Matters’ Luncheon, honoring Leeza Gibbons and caregiver Doug Yarrow.

An edhat reports a proposal for 27 additional apartment units for Hollister Village.

Santa Barbara High School Computer Science Academy students and director rack up the awards and recognition this spring.

Loveworn is full of creativity and vision like no other nestled in the heart of Santa Barbara's Funk Zone.

Fritz shares a stunning photo from the Santa Barbara Dance Theater's performance at the Lobero this week.

An edhat reader reports a broken water main on upper Cedar Lane Friday.

An edhat reader reports the San Julian Valley is without natural gas after a 12 inch gas pipeline was cut near Vista Del Mar School.

An edhat reader reports Mesa Burger in Santa Barbara sustained an electrical fire.

The Santa Barbara Response Network is offering Psychological First Aid at a "Compassion Center" for anyone affected by the Positano Apartment shooting.

[Update]: Vandenberg Air Force Base launched a Minuteman III missile at 12:40 a.m. Thursday.

An edhat reader reports a vehicle burglary near Jesusita Trail on Sunday.

Over 750 Rancheros Visitadores rode through Solvang for their annual breast cancer awareness fundraiser on Saturday.

Chuck shares photos of the new Starbucks construction off Turnpike Road.

On Saturday, May 25, the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History will unveil two spectacular summer exhibits: Butterflies Alive! and Prehistoric Forest

[Update]: Vandenberg Air Force Base launched a Minuteman III missile launch at 2:42 a.m. Wednesday.

At least 30 people have fallen ill due to suspected food poisoning after participating in the Arthritis Foundation Walk at Santa Barbara City College on Saturday.

A vacancy on the Santa Ynez River Water Conservation District, Improvement District No. 1 has opened up and applications are being accepted by ID1’s parent district until May 13 to fill it.