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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.
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Choose a Tax Preparer Carefully This Tax Season
The Internal Revenue Service’s Criminal Investigation Division reminded taxpayers to file accurate tax returns and choose a tax preparer wisely
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Movies Way Back When: A Pelican in the Spotlight
Captain Sebastian Larco, the man who was called the father of Santa Barbara’s fishing industry, had a couple of pet pelicans.
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Suspected Thief Arrested Following Edhat Tip
[Update]: An alleged thief that was caught on camera has been arrested thanks to a tip from an edhat reader.
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Red Cross Disaster Response Virtual Volunteer Fair
The Red Cross is hosting a Disaster Response Virtual Volunteer Fair on Monday, February 22nd for anyone interested in volunteering.
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Pacific Pride Foundation Calls for Passage of the Equality Act
Local nonprofit Pacific Pride Foundation joins over 150 LGBTQ organizations in calling on Congress to swiftly pass the Equality Act.
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Woman Arrested at Gunpoint in Santa Barbara
Blazer reports a woman was taken into custody on Thursday afternoon at gunpoint in downtown Santa Barbara.
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New Phone Scam Claiming to be Sheriff's Office
A reader alerts local residents of a new phone scam from someone claiming to be with the Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Office.
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Video of Mail Theft Caught at Painted Cave
An edhat reader shares a video of a suspect stealing mail in Painted Cave.
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SB Ed Board President Kate Ford: "High Level of Confidence" K-6 Kids Will Return Feb. 26
Kate Ford says the Santa Barbara Unified School District has "met every requirement to open" elementary schools - and is optimistic about final approval from the state to allow classroom learning to restart on Feb. 26.
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Animatronic Dinosaurs of Prehistoric Forest Return to SB Museum of Natural History
The Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History's popular dinosaur exhibit Prehistoric Forest returns to the Museum on February 17 for a Members-only preview, opening to non-members on February 20.
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New Dem Chair Talks Politics, Policy, and Mayoral Endorsement
The first big test for the newly elected Chair of the Democratic Party of Santa Barbara, comes in April, when she'll be navigating the political cross-currents surrounding the party's key endorsement process for the SB mayor's race.
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Architectural Board of Review Meeting on New Police Station Friday
An edhat reader reminds the community of a special Architectural Board of Review meeting on Friday regarding the new Santa Barbara Police Station.
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Carbajal Reintroduces Central Coast Heritage Protection Act
Rep. Salud Carbajal reintroduced the Central Coast Heritage Protection Act, a bill that would safeguard public lands and wild rivers and designate a 400-mile National Scenic Trail.
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Van Collides with Power Pole
An edhat reader reports a van collided with a power pole in the 600 block of Meigs Road in Santa Barbara.
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Celebrate Black History Month With Virtual Events by Santa Barbara County Organizations
Around thirty virtual events are planned for Black History Month in Santa Barbara County with a theme of The Black Family: Representation, Identity, and Diversity this year.
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Chamber of Commerce Launches Roadmap to Recovery Plan
The Santa Barbara South Coast Chamber of Commerce has launched a Roadmap to Recovery Plan that supports safe and continuous business operations.
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Eric Friedman Seeks Re-election, May or May Not Endorse Close Ally Murillo in Mayor's Race
Eric Friedman, SB City Council member for District 5, confirmed in a new interview that he'll seek a second term this year.
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James Joyce III Says He's All In on Running for SB Mayor
Entrepreneur James Joyce III, founder of the "Coffee with a Black Guy" anti-racism project, confirmed on Sunday that he is running for mayor of Santa Barbara.
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Local Man Appears on Jeopardy This Tuesday
A Santa Barbara man competed on the national television trivia show Jeopardy! which will air on Tuesday.
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Dance for Peace 2021
Larry Nimmer continues his 16-year tradition of dancing 12 miles from Carpinteria to Santa Barbara for the New Year.
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Two More Summerland Oil Wells to Be Capped
Heal the Ocean has received the exciting news that the State Lands Commission will cap two more wells on Summerland Beach later this year, during the last half of 2021!
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Los Padres ForestWatch Praises Moratorium on Federal Fossil Fuel Extraction
A new executive order places a moratorium on new leasing of federal land and mineral estate for fossil fuel extraction pending a comprehensive review of the federal leasing program.
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Ocean Advocates Applaud Biden Administration’s Actions on Ocean Protection
Moratorium on federal offshore oil and gas drilling offers opportunity to fix broken leasing system, build thriving coastal economies, tackle climate crisis
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Power Outage Tips
With high winds blowing through the area, the Red Cross is sharing tips on what to do during a power outage.
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Community Environmental Council to Occupy Former Unity Shoppe
Local climate advocacy group Community Environmental Council will occupy the long-time former home of the Unity Shoppe at 1219 State Street in Santa Barbara.
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Marymount Students Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day with Essay and Poetry Contest
Living out Dr. King’s message of speaking up for one’s ideals, Marymount students from 4th through 7th grades wrote powerful pieces honoring the civil rights leader’s legacy.
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Santa Barbara 2021 Martin Luther King, Jr Day Observance Virtual Program
The Martin Luther King, Jr. Committee of Santa Barbara presents its 14th annual observance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s Birthday Holiday with a two-hour virtual program on Monday.
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State Street Promenade Market Every Thursday
The State Street Promenade Market is back up and running every Thursday from 3:00-7:30 PM.
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Solar Microgrids for Santa Barbara Unified School District Move Forward
The Santa Barbara Unified School District Board unanimously voted this week on a contract with Engie Systems for Solar Microgrids at six school sites and standalone solar at another eight sites.