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Funding Available for Regional Clean Air Center
Wildfire Smoke Clean Air Centers for Vulnerable Populations Incentive Pilot Program Accepting Applications through June 30
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Santa Maria Man Arrested for Illegal Marijuana Sales and Weapons Violations
On Thursday, detectives from the Sheriff’s Office Cannabis Compliance Team concluded a proactive investigation into a subject selling marijuana illegally in Orcutt and the surrounding area
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Medicare Card Scam, It's Back
An edhat reader reports a common Medicare card scam is back in town.
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Jesusita Fire 13th Anniversay
The Montecito Fire Department reminds residents to prepare for wildfires on this 13th anniversary of the Jesusita Fire.
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The History of Cinco de Mayo
No, Cinco de Mayo does not celebrate Mexican Independence Day. Learn a little more about today's unofficial holiday.
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Figueroa Mountain Wildflower Update: May 4, 2022
The Figueroa wildflowers continue to give it their all despite the little rain they’ve received this spring.
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No More Choices Cartoon
C.B. shares their latest cartoon on the threat to women's reproductive freedom.
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Record-Breaking $900,000 in Grants Awarded to Nonprofits by Women’s Fund
A whopping $900,000 was awarded this week to 11 local nonprofit agencies reflecting the largest annual pool of contributions in the 18-year history of the Women’s Fund of Santa Barbara.
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Mussel Quarantine Effective May 1
The Ventura County Environmental Health Division in coordination with CDPH is issuing a warning that the annual quarantine of mussels taken by recreational shellfish harvesters effective May 1, 2022.
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Oxnard Reports Increase in Stolen Vehicles
There has been a rise in the number of vehicles that are being reported stolen in the city of Oxnard. Between January and April of this year, 186 vehicles have been reported stolen
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Wildfire Preparedness Exhibition This Weekend
The Santa Barbara County Fire Safe Council is hosting their Wildfire Preparedness Exhibition this weekend, May 6th-8th.
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Hundreds Show Up for Impromptu Abortion Rights Rally Tuesday
[Update]: Local activists held an impromptu rally in support of abortion rights at De La Guerra Plaza on Tuesday evening.
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Victim Identity Released in Fatal Semi-Truck Collision
[Update]: The Sherriff's Office has released the identity of the motorist who died Monday morning in a traffic collision that involved a semi-truck in Santa Maria.
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May is Bicycle Safety Month: Share the Road and Look Out for One Another
May is National Bicycle Safety Month, and the Santa Barbara Police Department reminds drivers to follow the speed limit and look out for people on bike rides.
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Permissible Burn Day
The Santa Barbara County Fire Department reports it's a permissible burn day and that is causing smoke in the Santa Ynez Valley.
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Crosswalks, Bike Lanes, and Paseos Projects Begin
Downtown De La Vina Street Safe Crosswalks and Buffered Bike Lanes and the Eastside Community Paseos Project Begins Construction
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Civil Grand Jury Application Deadline Extended to May 13
Santa Barbara County Jury Commissioner extends the deadline for applying to serve on the 2022-2023 Santa Barbara County Civil Grand Jury to May 13, 2022.
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Small Brush Fire Extinguished Near Orcutt
Santa Barbara County firefighters extinguished a small brush fire near Orcutt Tuesday afternoon.
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Multiple Verizon Stores Robbed
Scanner Andrew reports that multiple Verizon stores were robbed in Santa Barbara and Goleta.
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Water Main Replacement on West Calle Laureles and De La Vina
The City of Santa Barbara is starting a water main replacement on W. Calle Laureles and De La Vina Street.
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Virtual Town Hall Meeting to Discuss Fire Department Service Study
The Santa Barbara Fire Department is conducting a study to determine the types of calls and risks we encounter, including the adequacy of the Fire Department to meet those needs.
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CAL FIRE Establishes New Division to Assist Local Communities Prepare for Wildfires
As California continues to increase its focus on fire prevention and community readiness for wildfires, CAL FIRE has established the Community Wildfire Preparedness and Mitigation Division within the Office of the State Fire Marshal.
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Goleta Citation Results for Distracted Driver Awareness Month
130 Drivers Cited in April for Violating Hands-Free Cell Phone Law
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What is this stinky flower?
Can a reader identify this stinky plant?
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Goleta Man and Dog Arrested for Robbery in Buellton
A Goleta man was arrested for allegedly stealing power tools from the Buellton Tractor Supply. His small dog was confiscated and returned home.
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Identity Released of Victim in Isla Vista Cliff Fall
[Update]: The Sheriff's Office has released the identity of the man who fell off the Isla Vista bluff in the 6600 block of Del Playa on Friday night.
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Montecito Water District Releases 5-Year Strategic Plan During Drinking Water Week
“There When You Need It,” the theme of this year’s National Drinking Water Week, is apropos for Montecito Water District—currently celebrating its 100th Year of reliable water service.
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Helicopter Over Downtown?
Edhat readers wonder if anyone know what that helicopter was for circling over downtown and the westside?
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Why County Schools Supe Challenger Lozano Wants Race, LGBTQ and Transgender Issues Out of Classrooms
PE teacher Christy Lozano has mounted a conservative electoral challenge against Santa Barbara County's incumbent Superintendent of Schools, a local microcosm of national battles over racial, LGBTQ and pandemic policies and programs in public education.
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Two Injured in Head-On Collision Near Lompoc
Santa Barbara County firefighters responded to a head-on collision that injured two people on Highway 246 near Lompoc Monday morning.