News
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Death in the Family: Al Reese, Meliton Pineda Flores
Al Reese and Meliton Pineda Flores are just two of the county's victims from the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Shoreline at Low Tide
Pilot Max shares beautiful aerial photos of Shoreline Beach at low tide this week.
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New San Ysidro Creek Bridge Nears Completion
The new San Ysidro Creek Bridge nears completion after the original bridge was destroyed during the 1/9 Debris Flow.
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Rounding the Corner
The Economic Forecast Project updates the community on the state of the COVID-19 vaccine rollout.
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Rose Pruning Event at the A. C. Postel Memorial Rose Garden Canceled
City of Santa Barbara Parks and Recreation Department Cancels the Annual Community Rose-Pruning Event Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic
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Architect Design Firm
A reader is asking for recommendations of a local architectural design firm for converting a garage to a living space.
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Santa Barbara County Association of Governments Board Elects New 2021 Leadership
Holly Sierra, Mayor of Buellton, has been selected as Chair and four newly elected city and county representatives join the agency’s Board of Directors.
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Carpinteria Armed Robbers Arrested in Goleta
[Update]: Three men arrested in Goleta following an armed robbery and kidnapping at a Carpinteria gas station early Thursday morning.
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Deer hit by Vehicle on APS
Roger reports a deer was hit by a vehicle in the 1300 block of Sycamore Canyon Road.
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Nine Additional COVID-19 Deaths Hit County
The Santa Barbara County Public Health Department reports nine additional deaths and 418 new COVID-19 cases on Thursday.
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Naked Male Near Girls Inc.
Roger reports a naked male was seen outside Girls Inc. on East Ortega Street.
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Solar Microgrids for Santa Barbara Unified School District Move Forward
The Santa Barbara Unified School District Board unanimously voted this week on a contract with Engie Systems for Solar Microgrids at six school sites and standalone solar at another eight sites.
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Gas and Oil Sludge Removal from Ellwood Marine Terminal
Work to remove leftover contaminants from the Ellwood Marine Terminal tanks and associated pipelines is underway and anticipated to end early next week.
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Jeannine's Bakery & Restaurant Closes Downtown Location
Jeannine's Bakery & Restaurant has permanently closed its downtown location citing these "unprecedented times."
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Public Assistance Requested to Help Goleta Choose New LED Streetlights
The City of Goleta has installed new Light-Emitting Diode (LED) streetlights as part of a pilot study to test four different types of LED streetlights.
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Stearns Wharf Pedestrian and Cyclist Safety Improvement Project Begins
Pedestrian and bicyclist safety improvements from the Beachway at Skater's Point off Cabrillo Blvd west along the Beachway to the entrance to Stearns Wharf begins.
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Settlement Repair Work Completed on Cathedral Oaks
The City of Goleta announced the Cathedral Oaks Road Settlement Repair Project was successfully completed last week, ahead of schedule.
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Armed Robbery at Carpinteria Gas Station
Roger reports an armed robbery at the Chevron gas station in Carpinteria.
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Seven Additional COVID-19 Deaths Reported Wednesday
The Santa Barbara County Public Health Department reports seven deaths and 535 new COVID-19 cases on Wednesday.
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Chick-fil-A Traffic
An edhat reader shares photos of new traffic signs by the Chick-fil-A entrance on Upper State Street in Santa Barbara.
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January Space Station and Stars
The International Space Station will be making a few visible evening passes through Santa Barbara’s skies in the next week, if the clouds are polite.
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Probation Staff and Youth Test Positive for COVID-19
Two staff assigned to the Probation Department’s Santa Maria Juvenile Hall, two staff assigned to the Los Prietos Boys Camp, and two youth tested positive for COVID-19.
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State Street Promenade Gets New Look
Downtown State Street is being improved with new landscaped terracotta pots, traffic control signage, bollards, and green bike lanes at each intersection.
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NatureTrack on the Road Delivering Food to Families in Lompoc
NatureTrack is lending their van and a volunteer to help Lompoc families who weren't able to pick up their school meals.
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How Do I Safely Isolate or Quarantine At Home?
If you have been exposed to someone with COVID-19, are waiting for virus test results, or you are experiencing symptoms related to the virus, you will need to safely isolate or quarantine at home.
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City of Goleta Awarded Grant for Bicycle, Pedestrian Safety Education
The City of Goleta received a $40,000 grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety that focuses on the safety of bicyclists and pedestrians.
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Teenage Victim Identified in Goleta Shooting
Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Office released the identity of the teenager killed in a shooting near Goleta last week as 19-year-old Enzo Rastelli.
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Public Health Claims COVID-19 Case Increase is "Astronomical"
The Santa Barbara County Public Health Department claimed the recent increase in COVID-19 cases is "astounding" and "astronomical."
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Installation of New Traffic Control Technology at 14 Intersections
The Santa Barbara County Fire Department announced the recent installation and implementation of a new GPS-based traffic control system that will improve response times and increase public safety.
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Bomb Squad Investigated Suspicious Item
[Update]: The Santa Barbara County Bomb Squad investigated a suspicious item in the 4500 block of Hollister Ave that turned out to be an empty barrel.