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New Protections for Endangered Whales Along California Coast Adopted
Changes include shipping lane adjustments, expanded area to avoid
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Ellwood Beach Beam
A reader shares a photo of a massive abalone shell and exposed beam at the Coal Oil Preserve.
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Hammonds Beach Sunrise
A reader shares a photo of Saturday's sunrise from Hammond's Beach.
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Big Surf and Storm Damage
Readers share photos and reports of dangerous surf and damage from the recent storm.
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East Beach Rainbow
Victoria shares a photo of a rainbow over East Beach.
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Rainbow Over Goleta on New Year's Day
An edhat reader shares a colorful photo from Goleta on New Year's Day.
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Sunset at Miramar Beach
Randy shares photos of a colorful sunset from Miramar Beach.
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Post Christmas Sunrise
Edhat readers share photos of the Santa Barbara sunrise the day after Christmas.
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Christmas in Paradise
An edhat reader shares a photo from Christmas morning.
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Prayer Flags
Cody shares a photo of Tibetan Prayer Flags in Romero Canyon.
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New Recreational Groundfish Fishing Regulations Coming in the New Year
Changes to recreational fishing seasons, depth limits and bag limits for a variety of groundfish species will be implemented in 2023.
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Increased Protections for Endangered Whales Celebrated by the Environmental Defense Center
The Environmental Defense Center celebrates two separate actions by the federal government that will enhance protections for threatened and endangered whales along the Central Coast and beyond.
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Water View
Max shares a photo of Sunday sunset time.
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Landing in Santa Barbara
Max shares photos from the ground and from flying out of the Santa Barbara Airport.
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Mountain Lion P-22 Compassionately Euthanized Following Complete Health Evaluation Results
After receiving a comprehensive medical evaluation, CDFW has received a clear picture of the mountain lion P-22’s medical condition and overall health.
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State Fish & Wildlife Seeks Public Comment on Bees
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife is seeking data and public comments on a petition to list the Crotch’s bumble bee, Franklin’s bumble bee, Suckley’s cuckoo bumble bee and western bumble bee under the California Endangered Species Act.
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Phase One: East Beach Habitat Restoration Project Underway
The East Beach Habitat Restoration Project will implement the restoration of native plants on sand dunes currently covered by non-native, invasive Ice Plant.
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La Cumbre Cool
Joe shares a time lapse video of clouds over La Cumbre
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Snow On The Foothills
Edhat readers share photos of snow in the foothills of Santa Barbara
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Goleta Pier Untouched
A reader shares a dramatic photo of the Goleta Pier.
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Saturday Sunset at SBA
Max shares a photo of a vibrant sunset seen from the Santa Barbara Airport.
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December Tree of the Month: Monterey Pine
The Monterey Pine makes a dramatic impact in the landscape – a tall evergreen conifer bearing lustrous deep green needles
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Spot the Dolphin
Cody Westheimer shares a photo of Santa Barbara's coastline with a covert dolphin.
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November Tree of the Month: Weeping Fig
While known primarily as an elegant indoor foliage plant, in our Mediterranean climate the Weeping Fig matures into a stately, medium-sized, broadleaf evergreen landscape tree.
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Bobcat Pose
An edhat reader captured a photo of a local bobcat hanging out in the foothills.
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Sea Ledge Lane with Storm Coming In
A reader shares a photo of the storm coming in Tuesday night from Sea Ledge Lane.
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Friday Sunset from Shoreline Park
Greg shares photos of a colorful sunset from Shoreline Park.
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God Rays
Gretchen shares sunrise photo of the day.
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Santa Barbara Point Extension
Cody shares a cruise ship photo "blending in" to natural surroundings.
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October Tree of the Month: Shoestring Acacia
The Shoestring Acacia earned its unusual name from its distinctively long and thin leaves that hang from its gracefully arched branches.
