News
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Minuscule Migrations
UCSB scientists unravel how tissue geometry influences the movement of cells through the body, with potential applications in cancer research.
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Abandoned Homeless Beach Camp Cleaned Before High Tide
Heal the Ocean organized the cleanup of an abandoned homeless camp on East Beach before the high tide pulled it out into the ocean.
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Window Installer
Can readers recommend a local company that replaces and installs windows on a home?
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Suspicious Circumstances at Railroad Tracks
Roger reports a suspect was seen placing items on the railroad tracks at Calle Caesar Chavez Street.
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450 New COVID-19 Cases and 2 Deaths Added Monday
The Public Health Department reported 450 new COVID-19 cases and two deaths on Monday.
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Motorcyclist Injured in Vehicle Collision
Roger reports a motorcyclist is injured in a collision with a vehicle in Lompoc.
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Restaurants Opening Outdoor Dining?
A reader wonders what will happen to local restaurants rebuffing the rules and continuing to serve outdoor diners?
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Transient Arrested for Attempted Murder in Santa Barbara
A 50-year-old male transient was arrested for attempted murder following a violent assault by the Amtrak Station on Friday evening.
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Bank of America Burning 1970
An edhat reader shares a historical photo of the Bank of America that was burned down in Isla Vista in 1970.
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Recognizing Innovation
UCSB Professor Yangying Zhu receives a National Science Foundation Early CAREER Award to pursue phase-change research relating to COVID-19.
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Traffic Control and Striping Changes on Las Positas Road
Starting today there will be temporary traffic control and striping changes along Las Positas Road between Modoc Road and Cliff Drive
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UCSB Arts & Lectures presents Ta-Nehisi Coates
UCSB Arts & Lectures presents groundbreaking author Ta-Nehisi Coates as part of its acclaimed Race to Justice virtual series on Tuesday at 5:00 p.m.
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Hazardous Investigation
Roger reports a hazardous investigation at 21 E. Canon Perdido Street in downtown Santa Barbara.
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Train Traffic Stopped for Warming Fire
Roger reports train traffic was stopped due to a warming fire off Highway 101 at Patterson Ave.
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Two Vehicles into a Boulder on SR-154
Roger reports two vehicles crashed into a boulder in the 2400 block of Highway 154.
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779 COVID-19 Cases Added Sunday
The Public Health Department reported 779 new COVID-19 cases on Sunday.
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High Surf and Coastal Flood Advisory
The National Weather Service has issued a High Surf and Coastal Flood Advisory for the southern Santa Barbara coastline through Monday morning.
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Dignity Health Central Coast Hospitals Provide Scholarships to Local Teen Volunteers
Arroyo Grande Community Hospital and Marian Regional Medical Center announced eleven recent scholarships awarded to teen hospital volunteers, many of whom want to pursue a career in health care.
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Fishing’s Hidden Carbon Footprint
UC Santa Barbara researchers discover that fishing reduces carbon sequestration in the ocean.
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Spot Fires Along Highway 246
Roger reports a series of spot fires along Highway 246.
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SB Wildlife Care Network’s Patient of the Week: Black-bellied plover
When a Ventura citizen approached this black-bellied plover at the Ventura fairgrounds, she was shocked to see that the plover had fishing line trailing out of its mouth.
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Bank of America Awards Nearly $845K to Local Nonprofits in 2020
To support communities amid the ongoing pandemic, Bank of America awarded a total of $842,000 to 25 local nonprofits across Ventura and Santa Barbara counties in 2020.
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Santa Barbara County Gets First Department of Justice Representative for Immigrants
Santa Barbara County now has its first - and currently only - fully accredited Department of Justice representative.
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Dog of the Week: Gwenna
Meet Gwenna, a sweet pup with a heart as big as her ears. And she's available for adoption!
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Cat of the Week: Teya
Meet Teya, a brave and confident kitty looking for a new home.
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Early Morning High-Speed Pursuit
California Highway Patrol officers engaged in a high-speed pursuit with a suspect early Sunday morning.
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12 Deaths and 600 New COVID-19 Cases in Two Days
The Public Health Department is reporting twelve deaths and 600 new COVID-19 cases from Friday and Saturday.
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Hiker Rescued from Rattlesnake Trail
An injured hiker was carried out and rescued from Rattlesnake Trail on Saturday morning.
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New School Grading Policy?
An edhat reader wonders what other parents think about the newly proposed grading policy at Santa Barbara Unified.
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Injury After Jumping from Stairs on Del Playa Drive
Roger reports someone sustained injuries after jumped off the stairs leading down to the beach on Del Playa Drive in Isla Vista.