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Franklin School Looking for Vandals Caught on Video
An edhat reader sent in a Facebook video that shows a group of young people allegedly vandalizing a wall at Franklin Elementary School.
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Candidates Forum Spurs Creativity & Activism
Signs pop up on the Westside supporting the grassroots forum to ask questions of the 3rd District Santa Barbara City Council candidates.
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Grand Opening for New Affordable Rental Housing
A grand opening celebration took place last week for Jardin de las Rosas, an affordable rental housing project in Santa Barbara.
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Pacific Pride Foundation Hosts LGBTQ+ Youth Conference and Prom
Pacific Pride Foundation’s Youth Connect Conference and PROUD Prom hosted more than 200 youth from the Central and South coasts on Saturday, April 14.
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Junior League's 10th Annual Gala for S.A.F.E. House
Junior League of Santa Barbara honors DA Joyce E. Dudley and raises over $85,000 at 10th Annual Gala for S.A.F.E. House Santa Barbara.
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Carousel House in Chase Palm Park to Reopen for Public Use
The Carousel House in Chase Palm Park, formerly home to a historic carousel, will reopen for public use this month.
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Twistin at the Ritz Amethyst Ball to Benefit CADA
It was a vintage cocktail and black-tie at the 32nd Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse 2018 Twistin' at The Ritz Amethyst Ball at the Ritz-Carlton Bacara.
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Rescue at Point Sal Dunes?
Is there a rescue happening at the Point Sal Dunes in Guadalupe?
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Appeal Challenges Oil Drilling in Carrizo Plain National Monument
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.
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UCSB Ranked on America's Best Value Colleges
Forbes recently ranked UC Santa Barbara number 11 on their list of “America’s Best Value Colleges.”
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Romaine Lettuce Recall
The romaine lettuce recall has reached California with a report of one person falling ill.
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Wildflower Update
While there are more flower varieties blooming than there were two weeks ago, there aren't as many as in other years.
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Sen. Jackson to Honor Women First Responders as Women of the Year
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.
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2-1-1 Experienced 1000% Increase During Recent Disasters
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.
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WaterWise High School Video Contest
Friday is the last day to vote in the County's WaterWise High School Video contest.
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Clean Water Act Enforcement Action Initiated Against Oil Company for Its Orcutt Hill Operation
On Tuesday the Environmental Defense Center notified a local oil company of its intent to sue for alleged violations of the Clean Water Act.
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Judge Certifies Real Property Class in Refugio Oil Spill Lawsuit
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.
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Students to Return to Laguna Blanca in Montecito
The students of Laguna Blanca lower school will return to their Montecito Campus on Monday, April 23.
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White Sharks Spotted Off Santa Claus Lane
An edhat reader wonders why signs weren't posted warning swimmers of white sharks seen off Santa Claus Lane?
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United Way Opening Relief Applications for Those Impacted by Fire, Mudslides
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.
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University of California Librarians Bargain For New Contract
The University of California Librarians will begin contract negotiations and local librarians are asking for the community's to support of their contract negotiations.
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Skateboarder Sustained Head Trauma in Crash
An edhat reader reports a skateboarder sustained significant head trauma when crashing on Loma Alta Thursday afternoon.
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Koalas are Coming to the Zoo!
Two Koala ambassadors, Edmund and Thackory, are coming to the Santa Barbara Zoo on April 28th for an entire year.
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More of the Baby Giraffe
An edhat reader shares more photos of the baby Giraffe at the Santa Barbara Zoo.
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Controlled Burn at Upper Trout Club
A prescribed burn is taking place on Wednesday and Thursday at the Upper Trout Club off SR-154.
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Ventura Supervisors Drop Bid to Eliminate Public Challenges to Oil Drilling Projects
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.
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New SpaceX Rocket Launch Scheduled
The next SpaceX launch from Vandenberg Air Force Base will take place on May 19th.
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Assistance League of Santa Barbara Turns 70
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.
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Santa Barbara Lawn Bowls Celebrates Open Bowls Day
The Santa Barbara Lawn Bowls celebrated Open Bowls Day at Spencer Adams Park on Saturday.
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Earth Day Inspired Video Installation Shines a Light on Local Water Supply
In recognition of Earth Day on April 22, Santa Barbara County raises awareness through unique visual art.