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UCSB Historian Gerardo Aldana, an expert in Mesoamerican civilizations, consults on “Wakanda Forever,” propelling his research into the MCU — and ending up on screen.

Here are the Santa Barbara City Council and Advisory Commissions meetings for the week of January 23, 2023

A prescribed burn of 1-10 acres near Figueroa Mountain will take place this week.

A reader reports a vehicle rolled over on Highway 101 northbound at the State Street exit

Judge Robert G Eckhoff (1928 - 2023)

The Santa Barbara City Council has approved outdoor dining structure fees for restaurants and vendors using parklets on State Street.

The City of Santa Barbara will be removing pavement markings on State Street this week.

Santa Maria Police arrest robbery suspects with assistance from the community.

Ron captures a photo of a rainbow after the storm.

Meet Cha Cha, a sweet kitty in need of a new home.

Meet Lana, a sweet love bug looking for a home.

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.

Joe shares more photos of unique and interesting cars around town.

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.

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. 

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.

Drew Barrymore's grandfather was a famous silent film actor and in 1919 he got in trouble with the Santa Barbara law.

Plan will Address Local Housing Needs for the Next Eight Years

An online fundraiser has been created to support the family of a Camarillo man who was killed on Stearns Wharf last month.

Additional Local Assistance Centers relating to the storm recovery have been added to the schedule in Santa Maria, Sisquoc, and Montecito.

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.

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.

Department of Agriculture announced expanded efforts to reduce wildfire risk across the western U.S., directly benefiting national forests in California including Los Padres.

Legendary singer-songwriter, musician, and longtime Santa Barbara County resident David Crosby passed away this week. He was 81.

Santa Barbara Police are investigating four false bomb threats made to the community, some involving schools.

Santa Barbara Police made a series of arrests throughout the county Thursday in connection with December's homicide at Stearns Wharf.

Edhat readers report hearing a series of loud booms that might have been from an airplane on Thursday evening.

Tagdes shares a photo of the SpaceX launch on Thursday.

Readers report a large police response to the area of Chino and Micheltorena Streets

An edhat reader argues for more public comment time during Santa Barbara Unified board appointments.