News
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LHI Optumserve Testing Sites Closing
The California Department of Public Health is terminating operations of the LHI/OptumServe COVID-19 test-to-treat sites located at Direct Relief in Goleta and the FairPark in Santa Maria effective February 2.
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SpaceX Launches Another Round of Satellites
[Update]: SpaceX successfully launched more Starlink satellites from Vandenberg Thursday morning.
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Police Activity on W. Canon Perdido
[Update]: Santa Barbara Police state their response to the 500 block of W. Canon Perdido this morning is all clear.
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Santa Barbara County Declared Eligible for Individual Assistance
Impacted residents encouraged to apply for assistance
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Helicopters flying over the Mesa
Does anyone know why there's a helicopter flying in circles around the mesa right now?
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Multi Vehicle and Pedestrian Collision in Orcutt
Santa Barbara County firefighters responded to a three vehicle collision involving a pedestrian in Orcutt Wednesday evening.
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When Will Gaviota's Closed Lane Open?
A reader wonders when the second lane of northbound Highway 101 will open near Gaviota.
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Highway 154 Fully Open From Los Olivos to Santa Barbara
[Update]: Highway 154 is now open at the Alamo Pintado Creek Bridge in Los Olivos.
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Film Festival Unveils 2023 Poster and Program
The Santa Barbara International Film Festival has unveiled its poster and programming for this year's festival set to kick off on February 8.
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120th Anniversary of Potter Hotel Opening
Thursday, January 19 is the 120th anniversary of the opening of the Potter Hotel, or the 121st anniversary of the groundbreaking for the hotel.
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1880s Colorized Mission Photo
Joe shares another colorized photo of the Old Mission from the 1880s.
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Sunspot Activity
Subscriber Chuck Cagara sends a photo of Tuesday's sunspot activity.
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Tree and Power Lines Down on Carrillo Hill
Andrew reports a tree fell onto Carrillo Hill taking a few powerlines with it Wednesday morning.
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Sewage Spill Closes Miramar and Fernald Point Beaches
The Public Health Department has issued a beach closure of Miramar Beach and Fernald Point Beach in Montecito due to a sewage spill.
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President Biden Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo Counties
Declaration unlocks ability for Central Coast residents to apply for direct FEMA aid for homes and businesses, and for local governments to get aid in flood and storm repairs
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Incorrect News Reports on Local Storms
An edhat reader reports incorrect news articles about the storms in Montecito last week.
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Tanja Heitman Tapped as Assistant County Executive Officer
County Executive Officer Mona Miyasato announced the appointment of Chief Probation Officer Tanja Heitman as an Assistant County Executive Officer.
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Suspects Arrested with 20 Catalytic Converters
A traffic enforcement stop has resulted in the arrest of two suspects and the recovery of 20 catalytic converters.
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Three Local Radio Stations Off Air Due to Gibraltar Transmitter Issues
Three popular radio stations on the South Coast have been off air for over a week due to the loss of power at the Gibrlatar transmission site.
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IRS Announces Tax Relief for California Storm Victims
Victims of severe winter storms, flooding, and mudslides in California now have until May 15 to file various individual and business tax returns and make tax payments.
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Police at Rite Aid on Cliff
A reader reports a police response to Rite Aid on Cliff Drive Monday evening.
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Three Injured in Santa Maria RV Fire
Three people sustained injuries early Tuesday due to an RV that caught fire in Santa Maria.
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SANTA BARBARA COUNCIL & ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETINGS: JAN 16
Here are the Santa Barbara City Council and Advisory Commissions meetings for the week of January 16, 2023
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Two Kayakers Rescued Off Isla Vista
Two men in one kayak were rescued from rough seas on Monday afternoon.
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Everything is Rainbows and Sunrises
Edhat readers share photos of rain, sunshine, and rainbows.
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JANUARY STORM RECOVERY ASSISTANCE
Recovery and Assistance Resources Available to the Community
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GOLETA BEACH PARK CLOSED DUE TO LOCAL STORM EMERGENCY
Goleta Beach Park Closed for Emergency Operations
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Patterson Ave Reopens in Goleta
[Update]: Patterson Avenue has reopened between Hollister Ave and Highway 101 following a fallen tree and two broken power poles.
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Five Santa Barbara County Schools Named California Distinguished Schools
State Superintendent of Public Instruction has announced that five Santa Barbara County elementary schools have been named 2023 California Distinguished Schools by the California Department of Education.
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16th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Celebration
[Update]: Monday's Martin Luther King Jr. celebration will not include a march due to the rain, but all other activities will continue.