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Joe shares another colorized photo of Old Mission Santa Barbara from the 1880s.

The "Flying A" silent movie actors were not the only ones who were caught up in stunts that did not go as planned.

Local music educators and professional musicians will take to the airwaves for the entire month of February on 99.9 KTYD to ask the community for support of the Keep the Beat Instrument Drive. 

Mahil reviews "Bones of Crows," a Canadian film about siblings forced into residential school in the 1940s.

Two documentaries screen at the film festival were fascinating the view back-to-back.

Legendary actress and star of "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever," Angela Bassett was presented with the Montecito Award by Ryan Coogler

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

After further consideration and input from the community, the City of Goleta decided to postpone plans to implement 90-minute parking restrictions this spring in Old Town.

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

Congressman Salud Carbajal announced $23,577,941 in funding authorized through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law for transit improvements on the Central Coast.

WEV's Emprendimiento Program increases opportunities for historically marginalized individuals by providing entrepreneurial training and access to capital for limited English proficient and Hispanic community members.

Eagles-Chiefs Match-up Sends Cultural Global Media to Phoenix

[Update]: Santa Maria Police have released the identity of the victim in a fatal shooting last week.

A reader shares their support of a local event in the face of harmful bigoted discrimination by local residents.

Santa Barbara International Film Festival opens with World Premiere of "Miranda's Rights" to a sold out audience at the Arlington Theatre

Santa Barbara Police arrested a 44-year-old man for allegedly vandalizing a gas station on La Cumbre Road.

The section between the park entrance to the pier is now open to the public

Igor Ortiz was sentenced 25 years to life for the murder of Alberto Torres

The Public Health Department encourages residents and visitors to be proactive in protecting themselves from Norovirus.

A 23-year-old male died early Thursday morning in a traffic collision on Highway 101.

"The Right to Read" showing at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival is a powerful new documentary on what we can do about the scandal of iIliteracy

In December a number of staff members of Dos Pueblos High School reported serious health concerns and asked the district launch an investigation into school grounds.

A reader reports the northbound Highway 101 onramp at Evans is still closed.

Santa Barbara Location Closing Feb. 15, Santa Maria Location Closing Feb. 26

State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond has announced that three Santa Barbara County schools have been selected for the 2023 California Exemplary Arts Education Award.

Santa Ynez Valley shone brightly for John Wiley flying over in clear air after the rain - welcome back, Cachuma!

Lawmakers more than doubled annual federal funding for western monarch conservation, research

San Marcos High School Athletic Director Abe Jahadhmy retired after 35 years at the school

The Ventura Fire Department’s new comfort therapy dog, Hope, will provide emotional support to firefighters, staff, and those who have lived through a traumatic experience.

The Rotary Club of Santa Barbara recognized Nicole Gee for her leadership as a seventh and eighth grade science teacher at La Colina Junior High School.