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Explore Ecology is hosting a Mother's Day Beach Cleanup this Sunday, May 8th at Hendry's Beach.

An edhat reader reports a common Medicare card scam is back in town.

The Montecito Fire Department reminds residents to prepare for wildfires on this 13th anniversary of the Jesusita Fire.

PE teacher Christy Lozano has mounted a conservative electoral challenge against Santa Barbara County's incumbent Superintendent of Schools, a local microcosm of national battles over racial, LGBTQ and pandemic policies and programs in public education.

Six Women Honored for 'Navigating Uncharted Waters"

Here are the Santa Barbara City Council and Advisory Commissions meetings for the week of May 2, 2022.

A local lawyer is seeking additional victims who experienced sexual assault by a male ER nurse.

A new program that increases protections for wildlife corridors has prevailed after a judge ruled on the side of Ventura County leaders and conservationists. 

The Eucalyptus Hill Improvement Association has hired animals to graze in the hills to protect against fires.

[Update]: The Community Environmental Council hosted another successful Earth Day celebration, this year at the Arlington Theatre.

Three lawsuits filed against Forest Service for failing to protect environment and cultural resources on Pine Mountain and Reyes Peak

Larry Nimmer put together a video of a weekly gathering of Santa Barbara Ukrainians on State Street.

On Thursday, the City of Santa Barbara Harbor Commission voted unanimously to establish a formal process in which the public can participate in an evaluation of the City’s cruise ship program.

In March of 2021, mental health advocate Lee MacMillan tragically lost her battle with depression. She was 28. However, her legacy of advocacy lives on.

For the first time in history, the Chamber is bringing together all three Mayors on the South Coast for a one-of-a-kind luncheon featuring presentations from the three cities: Goleta, Santa Barbara, and Carpinteria.

Santa Barbara County Superintendent of Schools Susan Salcido frames her campaign for re-election as a choice between “bringing folks together” on local education concerns and a “national playbook” wielded by conservatives in the politically polarized culture wars.

Ten community forums are underway throughout Santa Barbara County featuring panel conversations by various business, schools, non-profit and community leaders sharing their experiences, challenges and opportunities to improve internet speed and cost countywide. 

Here are the Santa Barbara City Council and Advisory Commissions meetings for the week of April 25, 2022.

Troop 1 of Los Padres Council held an Eagle Court of Honor to officially recognize 6 local high school students who have achieved the rank of Eagle Scout.

Do you ever consider if the words we use matter when we approach training our canine companions?

Larry Nimmer interviewed a 25-year-old Ukrainian son of a family in Carpinteria about living in Mykolaiv while under siege by Russia. 

A local student developed a creative partnership with Santa Barbara Humane following a break-up.

Here are the Santa Barbara City Council and Advisory Commissions meetings for the week of April 18, 2022.

The Central Coast Climate Collaborative and the Santa Barbara County Regional Climate Collaborative are co-hosting a five-part webinar series to educate participants about carbon sequestration and carbon offsets.

Here are the Santa Barbara City Council and Advisory Commissions meetings for the week of April 11, 2022.

Earl Warren Showgrounds is pleased to announce its first Community Engagement Forum on Wednesday at 5:00 p.m.

Local activists groups held a protest in Santa Barbara Friday calling on Governor Newsom to end oil and gas permits in the state.

An edhat reader reports a small brush fire in Santa Ynez.

Community Environmental Council proudly announces the recipients of its 2022 Santa Barbara Earth Day Environmental Hero Award.

Here are the Santa Barbara City Council and Advisory Commissions meetings for the week of April 4, 2022.