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Government Airplane Stop?
Max captured photos of a United States of America airplane landing at the Santa Barbara Airport on Saturday.
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How SB's Latest Rental Development Scheme Could Remake Downtown into a Canyon of Tall Buildings
Sheila Lodge wrote the book, literally, about the history of planning policy in Santa Barbara, and she doesn't mince words about the latest bright idea before City Council to address our alleged "housing crisis."
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Forest Service to Expedite Backcountry Logging on Mt. Pinos
Project threatens forests, rare wildlife, and an area sacred to Indigenous people; minimal public participation and no environmental assessment planned
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B-25 Lands in Santa Barbara
Max shares photos of a B-25 bomber that landed at the Santa Barbara Airport on Friday.
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Bag of Possibly Stolen Keys Found
An edhat reader found a bag full of possibly stolen car keys and is asking if anyone recognizes their lost keys.
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Randy Rowse: City Hall Afflicted by Ideology & Partisanship, SB Needs a Different Direction
When Randy Rowse first joined the Santa Barbara City Council a decade ago, conservative Republicans were on the rise -- in sharp contrast to the all-Democrat membership of the council today.
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Fight Outside Whiskey Richards
An edhat reader captures a fight on video outside a bar on State Street in downtown Santa Barbara.
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Vigil in Solidarity Against AAPI Hate
Santa Barbarans stand against Anti-Asian American/Pacific Islander hate and violence, local AAPI organizers take the lead.
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Goleta IHOP Moving?
An edhat reader reports the IHOP on Calle Real will be relocating further into Goleta.
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Theft of EV Charger from Downtown Parking Garage
A local resident caught a suspect on camera stealing an electric vehicle charger from a downtown Santa Barbara parking garage.
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30th Annual Architectural Design Competition Another Success
The Santa Barbara County 30th Annual Architectural Design Competition of 2021 has once again successfully concluded.
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Funk Zone Video Tour
Mark shares a video touring Santa Barbara's Funk Zone.
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Mike Jordan Backs Bid to Oust Kristen Sneddon from Council
Santa Barbara City Council member Mike Jordan disclosed on Wednesday that he is supporting commercial developer Barrett Reed's challenge to colleague and District 4 incumbent Kristen Sneddon in her bid for re-election.
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Hit and Run: Chevy Camper Totals Parked Car
A local resident is asking for help to locate a Chevy Camper that committed a hit and run on E. Cota Street Thursday night.
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Stolen Car on Mesa Lane
An edhat reader reports a stolen car on the Mesa near Mesa Lane.
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Major Milestone Achieved in the Multi-Year Regional Housing Needs Allocation Process
Santa Barbara County Association of Governments Board of Directors vote 12-1 to distribute 24,856 housing units to the region’s eight cities and unincorporated areas to adequately plan to meet future housing needs.
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Ed St. George: Give City Council More Power, Boost Salaries, Limit Outside Work
Ed St. George, Santa Barbara's most outspoken and high-profile developer, believes that City Council members should serve full-time with higher salaries, while claiming some of the power now held by the City Administrator.
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Court of Appeal Hands the Santa Barbara City Another Loss
The City of Santa Barbara refused to allow any construction on an ocean-front lot in a residential neighborhood located in the coastal zone, and now it has to pay for it.
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V-22 Osprey Flyover
Fritz shares a photo of a V-22 Osprey flying over Santa Barbara on Wednesday afternoon.
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Santa Barbara County Employees OK'd to Telework after Pandemic
An edhat reader reports the Board of Supervisors will allow county employees to telecommute after the COVID-19 pandemic subsides
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Downtown Macy's Building to Become Office Space
The former Macy's building in the Paseo Nuevo Shopping Center will be reconstructed into office space.
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Deciphering the Bombshell L.A. Magazine Piece That Just Hit SB City Hall
Jerry Roberts dissects the bombshell Los Angeles Magazine article that takes aim at Santa Barbara's City Hall.
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UCSB ROTC Intro Flight
Max shares photos of UCSB's ROTC hosting a flight at the Santa Barbara Airport last week.
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Alejandra: How Ceasefire in Park Murals Fight Transpired, Very Disrespected by Cathy Remark
Jerry Roberts interviews Santa Barbara Councilmember Alejandra Gutierrez on the Ortega Park murals and whether she'll endorse Mayor Cathy Murillo.
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Randy Rowse's Entry into Campaign for Santa Barbara Mayor Changes Shape of the Race
Randy Rowse's decision to run for Mayor of Santa Barbara instantly reshapes the race, installing a widely-known candidate whose non-partisan, pragmatic political approach holds appeal.
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Goleta DMV Closing for Renovations
An edhat reader reports the DMV office in Goleta is closing for approximately three months for renovations.
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SB Mayor Eyes Tax Hike for Homeless, Says Union Donations Not Pay to Play, Calls City Well Run
As she seeks a five-year second term, Mayor Cathy Murillo said in an interview that her decade of City Council experience merits her re-election, declaring that "everyday people are happy" in Santa Barbara and describing the city as "well run."
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The Angry Poodle Talks UCLA Shaking Up Sansum, Homeless Tax, Remap, Eastside Murder
Veteran local journalists Jerry Roberts and Nick Welsh discuss the latest hot news topics in Santa Barbara County.
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Local Resident Turns 100 Years Old!
A local family is having a Centennial Celebration for Jess Torres Martinez who turned 100 years old Friday.
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Stolen Truck and Trailer Full of Wood
An edhat reader reports a truck and trailer filled with custom wood pieces has been stolen.