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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.

Direct Relief has donated $100,000 to the Foundation for Santa Barbara High School to be distributed to current students and their families directly impacted by the Thomas Fire and Montecito Debris Flow.

An edhat reader shares a photo of the new baby giraffe that debuted at the Santa Barbara Zoo.

Stella Artois issued a voluntary recall for some of their 11.2-ounce beer bottles in the U.S. and Canada that may contain particles of glass.

An edhat reader snapped a photo of a bear hiding near Miramar Beach.

Starting this past Monday, MTD busses are now providing a connecting shuttle service for the retimed Amtrak Pacific Surfliner train.

[Update]: An edhat reader reports a baby seal born on the beach may be in danger.

Happy Easter! Did you know 90 million chocolate bunnies are made worldwide for Easter? Learn more.

A controlled burn is taking place in the Upper Trout Area in the 2500 block of Highway 154 on Tuesday, producing a strong smoke odor.

An edhat reader asks for the community's help in identifying a suspect who stole a bicycle from Ace Hardware.

Friday is National Puppy Day, send us photos of your puppy!