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People across the world can get up-close-and-personal with an endangered California condor chick in real-time through live streaming video of a cliff-side nest in a canyon in Ventura.

United Way of Santa Barbara County honored the commitment of its planned giving society May 29 during the 34th annual Heritage Club gathering.

On June 8 the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center on Stearns Wharf will celebrate World Oceans Day by offering free admission to all visitors.

Santa Barbara's Public Works Fleet Service keeps local firetrucks and police vehicles going, take a look inside their department.

The Los Padres Forest Watch announces the comment period on the proposal to open 1 million acres in Central California to oil drilling and fracking is closing June 10.

An edhat reader observes firsthand the effects of the recent Haskell's Beach oil spill. 

Local tech company Invoca hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony with Mayor Cathy Murillo of their new State Street Headquarters on Monday.

The State Street Mile attracted thousands of participants including a few record setters, the crowd favorite dog run, and a Guinness World Record attempt.

A founding teacher of Santa Ynez Valley Charter School received a bagpipe tribute on Friday after retiring from 20 years of teaching.

Over 300 mathletes gathered on Wednesday to compete for South County honors at the Math Superbowl.

The rumors were true, ACE Hardware is taking over the former Orchard Supply Hardware location off Fairview in Goleta.

Following one of the biggest holiday weekends in the hotel industry, Memorial Day, local employees competed in the 2nd annual Hospitality Summer Games on Tuesday.

An edhat reader reports the De La Guerra Bridge demolition has been temporarily halted due to nesting Hummingbirds.

Findings by the U.S. Geological Survey heighten concerns that a tripling of the County’s onshore oil production could contaminate critical sources of groundwater for Santa Barbara County​

The Santa Barbara County Education Office named Bree Jansen as the 2020 Santa Barbara Bowl Performing Arts Teacher of the Year.​

Sharyn Chan was selected as the I Madonnari Italian Street Painting Festival's featured artist.

The Santa Barbara Education Foundation provides a Culinary Arts program for local high school students.

The Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History's annual fundraising event exceeded its goal while celebrating nature’s beauty.

Visit Santa Barbara released a new tourism video highlighting the local destination attractions.

[Update]: The motorcade spotted at the Santa Barbara Airport on Wednesday and seen throughout town on Thursday is for Vice President Mike Pence's wife and daughter

 Merchants of 1187 Coast Village Road joined with Pierre Claeyssens Veterans Foundation to unveil and dedicate a large flag made from an actual fire hose.

The Santa Barbara Police Department shared a photo of this vehicular mishap.

According to a recent report, the City of Santa Barbara reduced sewage spills by 83% from 2009 to present day.

The “Spring into Good Health” afternoon program with the Women's Council introduced valuable information from a panel of six outstanding women doctors.

Local environmental organization continues to fight to restore our coast and prevent future oil-related disasters

Chaucer book signing celebrates an illustrated history of Santa Barbara and Ultimate Coloring Book by Roger Battistone and Michael Mould

The Amgen Tour of California cycling race cruised through town as they raced down San Marcos Pass early Thursday afternoon.

Edhat readers report an unusual streak in the sky that lasted for over an hour Friday evening.

Alzheimer's Association California Central Coast Chapter presented the 2nd annual ‘Your Brain Matters’ Luncheon, honoring Leeza Gibbons and caregiver Doug Yarrow.

An edhat reports a proposal for 27 additional apartment units for Hollister Village.