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Refugio, El Cap, and Naples each had features that caught John Wiley's eye on a recent flight.

The Butterfly Lane Pedestrian Undercrossing in Montecito is open following a major improvement project

A Santa Barbara County firefighter found a missing 88-year-old woman in Gaviota on Sunday morning.

It is hard to believe that the Paperbark Tree, one of the most drought tolerant trees grown locally, is native to a habitat of brackish swamps, wetlands, and sloughs.

No Goleta history would be complete without the story of Nicolas Den, the don of Dos Pueblos, and his positive influence on the whole county

Meet Gimli, Gizmo, and Gryphon, three pups that were recently born to rescued Mama Foxy.

Meet Batty, a kitty who would love a home.

Edhat readers share their photos of the Delta IV Heavy launch from Vandenberg on Saturday afternoon.

Two powerhouse prequels are dominating streaming charts this week, "Rings of Power" and "House of the Dragon."

Heal the Ocean shares a time-lapse video of a washed up boat getting munched to bits.

[Update]: Successful Delta IV Heavy rocket launched from Vandenberg Space Force Base Saturday afternoon.

Pat and Tobe Mule went for a ride to see the seasonal changes at La Purisima Mission above Lompoc.

After two years of virtual events, Hospice of Santa Barbara’s Heroes of Hospice came back big with their in person awards luncheon, and silent auction honoring local heroes.

This silent movie with the provocative title was released by Santa Barbara's "Flying A" studio in 1915.

A reader was running a trail in the San Marcos Preserve when he spotted something rare, a tarantula eating a snake!

A Federal Judge gave final approval of a $230 million class action settlement for fishing industry members and shoreline residents affected by the Plains All American Pipeline oil spill at Refugio Beach in 2015.

The City of Santa Barbara has launched a new social-media friendly video series called "City Connection."

The numbers are coming in and reveal that Goleta community members showed up big time for the September 17th Coastal Cleanup Day and Bulky Item Drop Off this past Saturday.

The Santa Barbara Unified School District has hired Tony Ramirez as its new Chief Technology Officer.

[UPDATE]: The Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Office arrested a La Mirada man for allegedly assaulting someone with a knife in the Camino Real Marketplace.

Celebrate with the City of Goleta at the Lemon Festival this weekend Sept 24 & 25

Electric Vehicle Charging Station Funding Available

The Santa Barbara City Council approves updated requirements for State Street including parklet fees per square foot and prohibting parades for two to five years.

Collection of public safety bills passed today includes bill co-sponsored by Rep. Carbajal to create dedicated federal funding sources for small police departments, mental health response teams

A reader is asking parents which parks are their favorites to take little kids.

Santa Barbara County firefighters responded to a brush fire along a riverbed off Highway 166 on Wednesday evening.

A celebration of life is being held next month for Ventura County Supervisor Carmen Ramirez and a scholarship fund has been created in her honor.

[Update]: Santa Maria Police and detectives have made an arrest in a fatal stabbing that took place early Wednesday morning.

New Eastern Goleta Routes and Schedule Begin October 3rd, 2022

Local nonprofit Santa Barbara Beautiful recently recognized two City properties during the organization's 58th annual Awards Gala on Sunday, September 18, 2022.