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Local environmental groups continue to oppose Aera's Cat Canyon Oil Project arguing it will cause public health risks.

An edhat reader reports an apparent dumpster caught fire on UC Santa Barbara's campus Friday afternoon.

U.S. National Soccer stars Megan Rapinoe and Alex Morgan drew big crowds and soccer players to the Arlington Theatre on Tuesday evening.

West Beach residents are looking to identify two suspects who attempted to break into their home.

Santa Barbara County Supervisors approved and adopted a resolution opposing the opening of 122,000 acres of federal public land for new oil drilling and fracking.

The first all-female crew who sailed the 58-foot Maiden in a world race three decades ago and is now sailing through Santa Barbara with a mission to educate girls.

The new drive-thru Starbucks on Turnpike and Calle Real is now open.

Local environmental groups are seeking protections for the endangered steelhead in the Santa Maria River area.

An edhat reader warns local hikers of vehicle burglaries at the Jesusita Trailhead.

An edhat reader reports police in Goleta are clearing out a homeless camp on Pine Ave.

The Santa Barbara Police Department announces Lt. Dan McGrew is retiring after 32 years of service.

Combined efforts result in an interim agreement that will protect and preserve the Ventura River Watershed, wildlife and the many diverse interests that rely on its water supply.

The Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History was honored with the award for Santa Barbara Commons/Public Open Space at the Santa Barbara Beautiful Awards Celebration.

An edhat reader warns the community about a new phone scam claiming to be Southern California Edison.

An edhat reader claims Marborg cut down 11 healthy eucalyptus trees in a coastal zone.

[Update]: The Santa Barbara Zoo has announced Little Mac was humanely euthanized on Wednesday evening, ending the Zoo's elephant program.

Recent rankings of U.S. colleges and universities affirm Westmont as one of the top Christian colleges in the nation.​

Students from Santa Barbara and Goleta walked out of their classrooms on Friday as part of the global climate change crisis.

An edhat reader shares photos from a recent visit to Lake Cachuma.

Environmental groups are celebrating a victory to protect the endangered Steelhead in the Santa Ynez River.

The Santa Ynez Valley Humane Society and Dog Adoption & Welfare Group have announced that the two organizations will merge in early 2020.

Edhat readers report a special event on San Marcos Road had skateboarders cruising down the hill on Saturday.

Patti shares a rockin' photo of a party at Circle Bar-B that went on without power.

An edhat reader reports a bear attempted to break into their home.

The Housing Authority of Santa Barbara recently purchased a 1.34-acre property at 200 N La Cumbre Road for $4,250,000.

An edhat reader reports a mountain lion was seen above Franceschi Park on Tuesday morning.

State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond visited Santa Barbara County Friday to meet with school, district, and county office administrators.

The Old Firehouse building at 1486 East Valley Rd in Montecito was purchased by an unnamed investor; the list price was $16 million.

Heal the Ocean provides a positive update on the drop-off Styrofoam recycling program.

An edhat reader reports a tree fell onto a roof on Milpas Street.