News
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UCSB Professor Has Cameo in Marvel Film
UCSB Historian Gerardo Aldana, an expert in Mesoamerican civilizations, consults on “Wakanda Forever,” propelling his research into the MCU — and ending up on screen.
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SANTA BARBARA COUNCIL & ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETINGS: JAN 23
Here are the Santa Barbara City Council and Advisory Commissions meetings for the week of January 23, 2023
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Figueroa Mountain Burn Scheduled for This Week
A prescribed burn of 1-10 acres near Figueroa Mountain will take place this week.
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Vehicle Flipped on Highway 101 at State Street
A reader reports a vehicle rolled over on Highway 101 northbound at the State Street exit
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Judge Robert G Eckhoff
Judge Robert G Eckhoff (1928 - 2023)
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State Street Restaurants to Pony Up for Parklets
The Santa Barbara City Council has approved outdoor dining structure fees for restaurants and vendors using parklets on State Street.
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Striping Removal and Slurry Seal Treatment on State Street
The City of Santa Barbara will be removing pavement markings on State Street this week.
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Robbery Suspects Arrested in Santa Maria
Santa Maria Police arrest robbery suspects with assistance from the community.
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Clearing Storm Rainbow
Ron captures a photo of a rainbow after the storm.
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Cat of the Week: Cha Cha
Meet Cha Cha, a sweet kitty in need of a new home.
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Dog of the Week: Lana
Meet Lana, a sweet love bug looking for a home.
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Twenty Cited During Bicycle, Pedestrian Safety Operation
The Goleta Police Department Traffic Unit issued 20 traffic citations for a variety of violations made by drivers, bicyclists and pedestrians during a safety operation on January 17.
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Cars Around Town: Part 3
Joe shares more photos of unique and interesting cars around town.
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January Tree of the Month: Kentia Palm
Kentia Palm is one of the most graceful and elegant palms to be seen in our community. It is also one of the most adaptable to our area, making it perfect for private and public landscapes.
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The Sky is Back!
We're getting a break from the rain and clouds, so we have a chance to enjoy some visual astronomy in the second half of January.
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Santa Barbara South Coast Chamber of Commerce Announces Regional Business Award Winners
The Santa Barbara South Coast Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce the winners of the Regional Business Awards that will be presented at the Chamber’s Annual Membership Meeting & Regional Business Awards luncheon on February 2.
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MOVIES WAY BACK WHEN: Silent Actor Nabbed for Speeding
Drew Barrymore's grandfather was a famous silent film actor and in 1919 he got in trouble with the Santa Barbara law.
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City of Goleta Adopts Housing Plan
Plan will Address Local Housing Needs for the Next Eight Years
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Fundraiser Created for Victim in Fatal Stearns Wharf Shooting
An online fundraiser has been created to support the family of a Camarillo man who was killed on Stearns Wharf last month.
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Local Assistance Centers Open in Santa Maria, Sisquoc, and Montecito
Additional Local Assistance Centers relating to the storm recovery have been added to the schedule in Santa Maria, Sisquoc, and Montecito.
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Man Arrested in Isla Vista for Burlgary and Attacking Woman
Sheriff's Deputies arrested a 23-year-old man for entering a woman's home and attacking her before fleeing the scene on Friday morning.
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Op-Ed: ForestWatch Responds to Influx of Logging Funding
A local nonprofit has a response to the recent announcement about an influx of funding for logging and vegetation clearning in the Los Padres National Forest.
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Department of Agriculture Directs Additional Fuels Funding to Los Padres
Department of Agriculture announced expanded efforts to reduce wildfire risk across the western U.S., directly benefiting national forests in California including Los Padres.
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Rock ‘N Roll Hall of Famer David Crosby Dies at 81
Legendary singer-songwriter, musician, and longtime Santa Barbara County resident David Crosby passed away this week. He was 81.
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Four False Bomb Threats Target Schools and Businesses
Santa Barbara Police are investigating four false bomb threats made to the community, some involving schools.
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Sweeping Arrests Made in Connection to Stearns Wharf Homicide
Santa Barbara Police made a series of arrests throughout the county Thursday in connection with December's homicide at Stearns Wharf.
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Loud Jet Thursday Evening?
Edhat readers report hearing a series of loud booms that might have been from an airplane on Thursday evening.
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Spacex Launch
Tagdes shares a photo of the SpaceX launch on Thursday.
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Police on Chino and Micheltorena
Readers report a large police response to the area of Chino and Micheltorena Streets
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Op-Ed: Increase Public Speaking Time for SB Unified
An edhat reader argues for more public comment time during Santa Barbara Unified board appointments.