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A reader shares photos of unique Thanksgiving decor on Foothill.

The Santa Barbara South Coast Chamber of Commerce, From Goleta to Carpinteria will host the annual State of the County address on Wednesday, November 30.

An edhat reader reports a sighting of new surveillance cameras installed on Mission Street at Highway 101.

Here are the Santa Barbara City Council and Advisory Commissions meetings for the week of November 21, 2022

A reader reports large scale theft at the 7-Eleven on Milpas in Santa Barbara.

Joe is enjoying all the cars Santa Barbara has to offer and shares the most interesting ones he sees.

Here are the Santa Barbara City Council and Advisory Commissions meetings for the week of November 14, 2022

The Strong Family is raising funds to complete Gwndolyn's Playground at their annual Butterfly Ball.

The Downtown Organization of Santa Barbara shares their series of holiday happenings: Downtown Santa Barbara “Season of Cheer”.

This week, 3 more boats broke free of their moorings off East Beach and landed at various places on our coastline, including the East Beach Bathhouse and below “Graveyards,” near Butterfly Beach. 

Senator Monique Limón has been honored as the only legislator in the county on the Forbes Future of Work 50 list.

The Outdoor School at Camp Rancho Alegre is scheduled to reopen in 2023

Over 300 guests took place in the Silver Anniversary Pierre Claeyssens Veterans Foundations Ball honoring local veterans and active-duty service members.

A federal judge ruled that conservation and Indigenous groups can help legally defend Santa Barbara County’s denial of ExxonMobil’s proposal to truck vast quantities of oil along dangerous California roads.  

Here are the Santa Barbara City Council and Advisory Commissions meetings for the week of November 7, 2022

A reader reports a spam text with deceptive election information.

A reader shares a photo before the Mission Street Jacaranda trees were removed and after.

A reader reports a rescue near Butterfly Beach on Monday evening.

Here are the Santa Barbara City Council and Advisory Commissions meetings for the week of October 31, 2022

Goleta Holiday Parade organizers are inviting the community ti be part of the celebration through participation, volunteering, and sponsorships.

Here are the Santa Barbara City Council and Advisory Commissions meetings for the week of October 24, 2022

Part of a giant Oak tree fell across Paradise Road, at the Los Prietos Campground entrance Saturday night.

Helen Grace Barnet Modugno turned 100 years old and received a proclamation from the Mayor of Goleta.

Halloween can be a little tricky for pets, but with a little advanced preparation, we can make it a real treat for our dogs!

A reader captured photos and video of Santa Barbara Police officers making an arrest in the Alta Mesa neighborhood.

Two upcoming meetings will detail the Olive Mill Roundabout construction that's scheduled to begin this November.

Here are the Santa Barbara City Council and Advisory Commissions meetings for the week of October 17, 2022

Geo reports a suspect was arrested in the 5 Points Shopping Center for slashing the tires of multiple vehicles. 

Local publisher and journalist Bonnie Carroll was presented with a 2022 Association for Women in Communications Clarion Award at the October AWC National Conference.

A reader shares photos from last weekend's 150th birthday celebration of Stearns Wharf.