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[Update]: Heal the Ocean reports the boat that washed up on shore near Stearns Wharf Saturday morning has been cleared from the beach.

A reader reports a suspected driving under the influence collision near W. Canon Perdido and Castillo Streets on Sunday.

IVCSD is adopting and reprogramming Isla Vista Beautiful

An algae bloom off California’s coast is currently causing distressed marine wildlife experiencing domoic acid toxicity to come ashore.

The Community Environmental Council is highlighting the range of impressive climate bills state legislature passed Wednesday night.

A reader reports an update on the closed rest stops in Gaviota off Highway 101.

The Santa Claus Lane Bikeway project will begin construction after Labor Day and run through summer 2023.

The U.S. Forest Service extended the public comment period for a plan to log large trees and clear native chaparral habitat across 235,000 acres (368 square miles) of Los Padres National Forest. 

A local development company announced the recent acquisition of The Waterman, a 31-room hotel, located in the Funk Zone.

Conservation groupsannounced a legal agreement securing the permanent closure and restoration of 11 long-dormant oil wells inside Carrizo Plain National Monument.

Hillary Hauser never set out to be known as the savior of our coastline, that’s just how things worked out.

Massive project favors remote clearing at the expense of more effective wildfire mitigation closer to communities

The Foodbank of Santa Barbara County is asking residents who need and/or receive food assistance to take a national survey by the August 19th deadline.

Summer is here once again, and with the warm weather ASAP Cats is brimming with cats and kittens. 

We live in Goleta near Kellogg and Calle Real and our water has been very cloudy lately and smells like chlorine.

Santa Barbara Humane is searching for emergency fosters for five cattle dog puppies and their mother.

An edhat reader captured video of a car fire in the Goleta neighborhood of Ellwood early Saturday morning.

An edhat reader shares a message from the Santa Barbara Bicycle Coalition regarding the new bike path proposal on Modoc.

Fiesta is around the corner and the Heal the Ocean team has partnered with the city to help keep confetti away from local waterways.

A reader shares a series of messages getting even with an online scammer. Enjoy.

Questions and concerns must be sent by today on the Santa Barbara African American and Black Historic Context Statement.

There are a few key safety precautions to keep in mind before you and your dog dive into water fun this summer.

A determined group of Carpinteria residents gathered signatures to put an initiative on the November ballot to save the town's open space.

A reader finds a shopping cart on Bath Street that's been put on notice by the City of Santa Barbara.

A delegation of Santa Barbara-Puerto Vallarta Sister City Committee Members and VIP guests received a special blessing by Father Joe following Mass and Communion at the historic Old Mission Santa Barbara.

Santa Barbara Humane shares tips on how to keep your pet safe during the Fourth of July.

Here's your guide to the Santa Barbara Independence Day Fireworks events on the waterfront!

The Santa Barbara Sister City Committee hosts Puerto Vallarta Sister City VIPs and guests to celebrate the 50-year relationship.

The Santa Barbara County Courthouse is open to the public weekdays from 8:00am until 5:00pm.

The CEO of the Community Environmental Council released a statement on the Supreme Court's recent EPA ruling.