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The Land Trust for Santa Barbara County has been working to purchase 48-acres of rolling hills along U.S. Route 101 State Scenic Highway and next door to the Arroyo Hondo Preserve.

Here are the Santa Barbara City Council and Advisory Commissions meetings for the week of February 13, 2023

Jerry Roberts reports California Coastal Commissioners on Wednesday slammed San Barbara County's ruinous cannabis ordinance and its implementation.

An edhat reader shares details on how to make earth-friendly hot tub using biochar.

A reader reports a suspect posing as a DoorDash delivery driver was involved in a home burglary.

Here are the Santa Barbara City Council and Advisory Commissions meetings for the week of February 6, 2023

A reader reports the boat ramp at Lake Cachuma is now up to water level.

The Lobero Theatre has expanded their sustainability efforts to operate as an energy-efficient, low carbon footprint facility with the recent addition of solar panels on the Gail Towbes Auditorium rooftop.

A reader reports the monthly rates for Southern California Gas will decrease starting this month.

Local nonprofit launched an interactive map showing the public access status of trails and roads

A reader reports an aggressive bicyclist attacked her vehicle on Carrillo Street Monday morning.

Here are the Santa Barbara City Council and Advisory Commissions meetings for the week of January 30, 2023

DignityMoves announced its partnership with the County to launch DignityNOW Santa Barbara County, an initiative to create sufficient Interim Supportive Housing for everyone experiencing unsheltered homelessness.

A reader reports Aga John must have finally sold his last rug.

Reader Amy shares an inside look at the temporary storm assistance center in Montecito this past weekend. 

Several suspects have been captured on video surveillance stealing up to six electric bikes from a downtown parking garage.

Here are the Santa Barbara City Council and Advisory Commissions meetings for the week of January 23, 2023

Joe shares more photos of unique and interesting cars around town.

The Santa Barbara South Coast Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce the winners of the Regional Business Awards that will be presented at the Chamber’s Annual Membership Meeting & Regional Business Awards luncheon on February 2.

Andrew reports a tree fell onto Carrillo Hill taking a few powerlines with it Wednesday morning.

An edhat reader reports incorrect news articles about the storms in Montecito last week.

Here are the Santa Barbara City Council and Advisory Commissions meetings for the week of January 16, 2023

[Update]: Monday's Martin Luther King Jr. celebration will not include a march due to the rain, but all other activities will continue.

[Update]: Edhat readers share photos of mudslides and falled concrete on Gibraltar Road from the recent storm damage.

[Update]: Here are the Santa Barbara City Council and Advisory Commissions meetings for the week of January 9, 2023

Heal the Ocean is calling on volunteers to help cleanup the beaches from storm debris.

A reader reports a rescue on Hot Springs Trail in Montecito.

The Santa Barbara Zoo has welcomed two Goeldi’s monkeys from Buttonwood Park Zoo, in New Bedford, MA.

SoCal Edison provides tips on how to be energy efficient this winter while staying safe and keeping costs down.

An edhat reader reports two cars were damaged after a tree fell on them in Carpinteria.