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Sen. Jackson legislation to create an opt-out emergency alert system is headed to the Senate Floor after it unanimously passed the Senate Governmental Organization Committee.

An edhat reader sent in a Facebook video that shows a group of young people allegedly vandalizing a wall at Franklin Elementary School.

Signs pop up on the Westside supporting the grassroots forum to ask questions of the 3rd District Santa Barbara City Council candidates.

A grand opening celebration took place last week for Jardin de las Rosas, an affordable rental housing project in Santa Barbara.

Pacific Pride Foundation’s Youth Connect Conference and PROUD Prom hosted more than 200 youth from the Central and South coasts on Saturday, April 14.

Junior League of Santa Barbara honors DA Joyce E. Dudley and raises over $85,000 at 10th Annual Gala for S.A.F.E. House Santa Barbara.

The Carousel House in Chase Palm Park, formerly home to a historic carousel, will reopen for public use this month.

It was a vintage cocktail and black-tie at the 32nd Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse 2018 Twistin' at The Ritz Amethyst Ball at the Ritz-Carlton Bacara.

Is there a rescue happening at the Point Sal Dunes in Guadalupe?

Los Padres ForestWatch and the Center for Biological Diversity appealed the Trump administration’s approval of a new oil well and pipeline in Carrizo Plain National Monument.

Forbes recently ranked UC Santa Barbara number 11 on their list of “America’s Best Value Colleges.”

The romaine lettuce recall has reached California with a report of one person falling ill.

While there are more flower varieties blooming than there were two weeks ago, there aren't as many as in other years.

In recognition of their bravery during the Thomas Fire, Sen Hannah-Beth Jackson will honor women first responders from Santa Barbara and Ventura counties as the Women of the Year.

Community Action Commission’s 2-1-1 Health and Human Services Helpline experienced a 1000% increase in requests for information and aid during the Thomas Fire and 1/9 Debris Flow.

Friday is the last day to vote in the County's WaterWise High School Video contest.

On Tuesday the Environmental Defense Center notified a local oil company of its intent to sue for alleged violations of the Clean Water Act.

A U.S. District Court judge certified a real property class in a lawsuit against Plains All American for the 2015 Refugio Oil Spill in Santa Barbara County.

The students of Laguna Blanca lower school will return to their Montecito Campus on Monday, April 23.

An edhat reader wonders why signs weren't posted warning swimmers of white sharks seen off Santa Claus Lane?

United Way of Santa Barbara County announced that individuals and families affected by the Thomas Fire and/or January 9th floods can apply for direct financial assistance starting Monday.

The University of California Librarians will begin contract negotiations and local librarians are asking for the community's to support of their contract negotiations.

An edhat reader reports a skateboarder sustained significant head trauma when crashing on Loma Alta Thursday afternoon.

Two Koala ambassadors, Edmund and Thackory, are coming to the Santa Barbara Zoo on April 28th for an entire year.

An edhat reader shares more photos of the baby Giraffe at the Santa Barbara Zoo.

A prescribed burn is taking place on Wednesday and Thursday at the Upper Trout Club off SR-154.

Two Ventura Supervisors withdrew their proposal to eliminate the public’s right to challenge oil drilling and other development projects that impact the environment and public health.

The next SpaceX launch from Vandenberg Air Force Base will take place on May 19th.

It was a festive gathering at the Assistance League Santa Barbara where everyone was celebrating the 70th Anniversary of an organization that has served the community so well for so many years.

The Santa Barbara Lawn Bowls celebrated Open Bowls Day at Spencer Adams Park on Saturday.