News
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Armed Robbery at Jack in the Box
Bob reports an armed robbery at the Jack in the Box on Upper State Street in Santa Barbara.
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Winter Storm Advisory: Major Impact to Santa Barbara County
Heavy rain is expected countywide Monday, Jan. 9 through Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2023.
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Hammonds Beach Sunrise
A reader shares a photo of Saturday's sunrise from Hammond's Beach.
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1908 Mission Fountain
Joe shares another colorized photo of the Mission from 1908.
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MOVIES WAY BACK WHEN: The Amazing Big Glass Studio
In 1919, a reporter from the movie magazine “Camera” visited the "Flying A" studio on the block surrounded by Mission, State, Padre, and Chapala streets.
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Downtown Power Outages
Edhat readers report power outages in Santa Barbara's downtown area.
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Santa Barbara Unified Board of Trustees to Consider 13 Applicants for Vacant Seat
The Santa Barbara Unified School District (SB Unified) Board of Trustees will hold two Special Board Meetings to interview applicants for the Board vacancy.
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Traffic Collision on Foothill
Tagdes reports a traffic collision on Foothill and San Roque Roads.
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1/9 Debris Flow Remembrance Event Cancelled Due to Storm
Monday evening’s Raising Our Light commemorative ceremony to remember those lost in the 1/9 Debris Flow, is CANCELED.
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Cleanup Completed of Toro Canyon Oil Spill
[UPDATE]: The Unified Command concludes its cleanup of the oil leak in Toro Canyon.
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Would Fliers Like a Direct to Salt Lake?
A reader wonders if residents would find value in a direct flight from SBA to Salt Lake City?
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Surfer Rescued Off Isla Vista Bluffs
A surfer caught against the bluffs of Isla Vista required rescuing Friday morning.
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Harbor and Stearns Wharf Closed Due to Storm Impacts
[Update]: Stearns Wharf, the Waterfront, and Harbor are closed to vehicles and pedestrians due to storm impacts.
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Bank of America Closed Thursday?
Does anyone know why the Goleta & La Cumbre branches of BankofAmerica were closed Thursday?
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Big Surf and Storm Damage
Readers share photos and reports of dangerous surf and damage from the recent storm.
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Missing Surfer Found Safe off Leadbetter Beach
[Update]: A surfer has been found safe after being reported missing off Leadbetter Beach.
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Montecito Hot Springs Trail Rescue
A reader reports a rescue on Hot Springs Trail in Montecito.
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Two Dogs Rescued in Rushing Goleta Creek
Emergency responders performed a swift water rescue of two dogs in Goleta's San Jose Creek Thursday morning.
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Op-Ed: McCaw's New Year's Wish is Short Sighted
A community member shares their response to the News-Press Publisher's opinion article on what she wishes for Santa Barbara.
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State Won't Charge Police Officer In Fatal Shooting of Guadalupe Man
The California Department of Justice will not pursue criminal charges against a Guadalupe Police Officer for accidentally shooting and killing an innocent bystander in 2021.
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UC Workers Strike Ends After 40 Days
After 40 days the largest strike in higher education history, involving 36,000 workers, wrapped up before Christmas.
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All Evacuations Orders Lifted for Burn Scar Areas
[Update]: The Mandatory Evacuation Orders issued for Alisal, Thomas, and Cave fire burn areas have been lifted as of Thursday morning.
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UCSB Names First Female Athletics Director
UCSB announced Kelly Barsky as the next Director of Athletics, the first woman in UCSB Athletics history to be named to this role.
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Highway 154 Section Closed Due to Rock Slides
Highway 154 is closed from Cathedral Oaks to SR-246 due to rock slides.
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County Animal Service Expands Lompoc Operations
Beginning January 6, Santa Barbara County Animal Services will be open for community services at their Lompoc shelter location.
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Rain Related Incidents around Santa Barbara County
Reporting rain-related incidents around the county ... -
Subject Preventing Parties from Leaving
Geo reports a subject was preventing parties from leaving a residence in Vandenberg Village
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Caltrans Activates Statewide Electronic Highway Signs Due to Severe Weather
In response to the oncoming powerful storm, this morning Caltrans activated approximately 1,200 electronic highway signs statewide to display urgent safety messaging.
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Storm Watch Reports
Edhat readers share their reports on the incoming storm to Santa Barbara County.
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Governor Issues State of Emergency Ahead of Storm
California has issued a State of Emergency to support response and recovery efforts to the large winter storm sweeping through the state.