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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.

The City of Santa Barbara states they will meet water demands through 2020 despite a persistent drought.

An edhat reader reports six police cruisers on Vista del Mar and Alan Road. 

The Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians has returned the ancient remains of a Native American man who died 10,000 years ago, known as Tuqan Man, to a burial site on San Miguel Island. 

An edhat reader reports a possible fire near the Ventura County Fairgrounds.

An edhat reader spotted a Lime ride-share scooter after the City of Santa Barbara stated they impounded them. 

The American flag on the side of the Lobero Theatre was vandalized on Thursday evening.

A celebration of entrepreneur graduates and business resiliency filled the Hilton Santa Barbara Resort on May 30 for the Women’s Economic Ventures’ graduation and awards presentation.

An edhat reader reports the Santa Barbara City Council will take up revising parking requirements all over the City on June 19.

An edhat reader reports two illegal campers on Cathedral Oaks near SR-154.

An edhat reader captured video of a reckless driver on Fairview Ave near the Highway 101 onramp.

An edhat reader informs us there is an online survey on Funk Zone parking hosted by the Public Works Department

The vacant building at the corner of State and Gutierrez now has a new tenant, Habitat Home & Garden.

Four Seasons Resort The Biltmore Santa Barbara reopened on Friday after months of repairs and renovations following the January 9th mudslide in Montecito.

The State Street Mile took place on Sunday with 1,200 runners while proceeds benefit the Santa Barbara District Attorney’s Crime Victim Emergency Fund.

Goleta Old Town Community Association won National recognition by taking 3rd place in the social revitalization category of "Best Neighborhood Program."

Conditional voter registration and voting is available June 2 through Election Day (June 5) at the Montecito Center for Preparedness, Recovery and Rebuilding.

Local residents and celebrities Oprah and Cat Cora joined together to honor first responders with a meal at Mesa Burger on Thursday.

Among 7,500 student winners across the nation to receive $2500 scholarships for college, five are local Santa Barbara Unified School District high school students

Did you miss the I Madonnari Festival last weekend? Watch Dave's recap video to see a lot of great art!