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An edhat reader reports Santa Barbara Unified School Board might cut all school music programs next year.

An edhat reader warns residents about car dent scams happening in local parking lots.

It is with great sadness that the Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors learned of the passing of former Supervisor Thomas Urbanske.

An edhat reader reports a HomeGoods is coming to the Camino Real Marketplace.

Team Vandenberg is scheduled to launch satellites on a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg Air Force Base on Tuesday.

The Housing Authority of the City of Santa Barbara received a $203,425 grant from the U.S. Department of Urban Development to help low-income residents become self-sufficient.

Santa Barbara County is ranked the 7th highest county in California for areas with the largest proportion of income spent on housing costs.

Santa Barbara Mayor Cathy Murillo partnered with Cycle MAYnia for the first-ever "Mayor's Ride," a bicycle ride from City Hall to Stearn's Wharf.

Solvang was ranked #8 in a list of 10 Best Historic Small Towns by USA Today Readers' Choice 2018 travel contest.

The California State Lands Commission held a packed town hall meeting in Goleta on the decommissioning process for Platform Holly

The state-wide bicycle race, Amgen Tour of California, came and went through Santa Barbara on Monday.

An edhat reader noticed painted rocks displayed on Rattlesnake hiking trail.

The Santa Barbara Elks Lodge held a Youth Appreciation Ceremony and dinner for twelve students who were honored with a total $6,500 in donations.

Professional surfer Cole Robbins can make a marginal day of tiny surf look like an epic session, and Zach Brown takes it to another level with his video skills.

An edhat reader spotted some intense signs on Chino Street regarding the Westside City Council race.

Operation Clean Sweep volunteers "dove in" last Saturday to keep the Santa Barbara Harbor clean. 

Looking Good Santa Barbara announced their Spirit of Service Awards for those who exceed expectations by reducing waste and keeping the community clean through graffiti and litter abatement.

The Santa Barbara Unified School District has been recognized for language access, family engagement framework, and restorative approaches

An edhat reader reports power lines are down in the 6600 block of Pasado in Isla Vista.

Crews are working hard to repave the City's section of Gibraltar Road before the AMGEN Tour of California on May 14.

The Isla Vista Youth Projects is celebrating the renovations of a new infant/toddler classroom at the Isla Vista Children Center’s West Campus.

Local independent brewing company Figueroa Mountain won 14 medals, with 7 of them being gold, at top beer competitions.

A countywide video contest identifies common water use myths and interesting facts with Cate School winning 1st place.

Patti captured photos of Rancheros Visitadores "Ridding for the Cure" along Highway 101.

District 3 Santa Barbara City Council candidates sat down with Jerry Roberts during a one-hour special of Newsmakers TV.

Hundreds showed up to the Walk for a Cure for Arthritis at Santa Barbara City College on Saturday.

An edhat reader reports a DUI checkpoint at Chapala and Pedregosa Streets.

Mandi de Witte, a biology and environmental science teacher at Carpinteria High School, has been named the 2019 Santa Barbara County Teacher of the Year.

An edhat reader reports a mountain lion sighting at Parma Park.

Edhat's Publisher chatted with Laura Capps, Nick Welsh, and Jerry Roberts on Newsmakers TV about online comments and local news.