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Three Things Local Students Can Do to Prep for College
Holly shares three tips local students can do right now to prepare for college.
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Chambers of Commerce Form Coalition to Support Temporary Trucking Permit
Chambers of Commerce from across Santa Barbara County are coming together to voice their support for the restart of ExxonMobil’s Santa Ynez Unit.
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Mountain Lion Cub Sighting
An edhat reader reports seeing three mountain lion cubs on La Goleta Road Friday morning.
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Appeal Upheld in Challenge to Oil Drilling in California's Carrizo Plain
The California Bureau of Land Management has agreed with conservation groups that plans for a new oil well and pipeline in Carrizo Plain National Monument failed to comply with federal environmental laws.
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Local Activists Sue to Prevent Logging in Condor Habitat
Local conservation groups have sued the Trump administration to halt a logging project in the Los Padres National Forest that would destroy prime habitat for endangered California condors.
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White-Handed Gibbon Dies in Zoo Accident
Santa Barbara Zoo's white-handed gibbon Jari died unexpectedly in an accident on Thursday morning.
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Suspect with a Knife at Calle Real Center
An edhat reader reports a suspect with a knife at the Calle Real Shopping Center on Thursday evening.
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Valley Septic Systems Linked to Elevated Nitrates in Drinking Water
A new groundwater report for the Santa Ynez River Valley links elevated nitrate levels in drinking water wells to septic systems.
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Body Found in Goleta
An edhat reader reports a body was found near Evergreen and Hillview in Goleta Tuesday afternoon.
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Expensive Vehicle Collision
An edhat reader reports a vehicle collision with a very expensive car.
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Story on These Dilapidated Cars?
An edhat reader wonders if there's a story on these rusting cars near La Purisma Mission.
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Tips to Avoid Sting Rays and Snake Bites While Adventuring
Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital provides tips to prevent sting rays and snakes while adventuring outdoors.
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Miners Ace Hardware Now Open in Goleta
An edhat reader reports the Miner's Ace Hardware on Fairview is now open.
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Santa Ynez Valley Polo Classic a Huge Crowd Pleaser
The 8th annual Santa Ynez Valley Polo Classic supported People Helping People during a championship polo match.
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Santa Barbara High School Alumni Association Scholarships
Since 1975, the Santa Barbara High School Alumni Association has given out over $1.5 million in scholarships to over 1,000 graduating Santa Barbara High School seniors.
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Jeannine's Restaurant Honored as Small Business of the Year
Recognizing their extraordinary contributions to the Santa Barbara community, including being a gathering place following the devastation of the Thomas Fire, Sen. Jackson honored Jeannine’s Restaurant and Bakery as Small Business of the Year.
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CITY COUNCIL PASSES REVISED PLATFORM SUPPORTING PROHIBITION OF NUCLEAR WEAPONS
Santa Barbara City Council voted 6 to 1 to include in the new, revised legislative platform for the city, language that supports the prohibition of nuclear weapons
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Major Rollback of Regulations for National Forests Proposed
The Los Padres ForestWatch discuss how commercial timber harvesting projects up to 6.5 square miles in size would be allowed without preparation of a standard environmental study or public input.
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Local Environmental Groups Appeal to Protect Against Offshore Fracking
The Environmental Defense Center and Santa Barbara Channelkeeper announced they will go to the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit to defend their court victory.
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10 Intriguing Facts About Santa Barbara
An edhat reader shares a funny video of a comedian making fun of Santa Barbara's inconsistencies.
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"Welcome Every Baby" Program Certified
The “Welcome Every Baby” program, which provides nurse home visits in Santa Barbara County, is now certified as an evidence-based Family Connects model.
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Outstanding Young Artists Recognized in MTD Art Contest
Local children in 1st through 6th grade participated in Santa Barbara MTD's 5th Annual Youth Art Poster Contest with a theme of "Celebration Buses."
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Rotary Club Recognizes Vieja Valley teacher
Third grade teacher Kim Aragon at Vieja Valley Elementary School in the Hope District was recognized by the Rotary Club of Santa Barbara for her outstanding work and significant contributions to public education.
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Stolen Vehicle Recovered and Suspect Arrested
The SB County Sheriff's Office Rural Crime Enforcement Unit has detained and arrested one of the two suspects involved in a crime that took place on June 7, 2019.
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Rotary Club of Montecito Gives Scholarship to SBCC Students
Rotary Club of Montecito gives $12,500 in scholarships to Santa Barbara City College students.
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Missing State Street Benches Found
An edhat reader reports finding the secret location of the missing State Street benches.
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Retired Teachers Association Awards Scholarships to Future Teachers
The Santa Barbara Retired Teachers Association awarded $13,500 in scholarships for future teachers.
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Activists Oppose Oil & Gas Industry Exemptions from Safe Drinking Water Rules
Community members, environmental and social justice groups voiced opposition to a proposed exemption for the oil and gas industry from safe drinking water rules.
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New Boys & Girls Club Kitchen Named After Nancy Weiss
The United Boys & Girls Clubs of Santa Barbara County celebrated the opening of its new commercial kitchen at the Westside Unit in late May.
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New Mixed-Use Project Brings 26 Apartments Downtown
The 200 block of E. De La Guerra Street will soon include a three-story mixed use development that includes 26 apartments and a 5,500 sq foot office space.
