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Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors upholds a permit for the Busy Bee Organics outdoor cannabis “grow” near Buellton.

Santa Barbara Mayor Cathy Murillo and Councilmember Meagan Harmon walked door to door to talk to business owners about financial relief during the coronavirus Covid-19 crisis.

Robert took 21 people for a Sierra Club Hike to see the Carpinteria seals and salt marsh on Sunday.

Joan Georges Breen (April 26, 1933 - March 4, 2020)

[Update]: Santa Barbara County Search & Rescue rescued a stuck hiker near 7 Falls on Tuesday.

[Update]: Ventura County is now reporting 13 confirmed positive cases of novel-coronavirus (COVID-19).

[Answer Revealed]: It's Day 13 of March Edness. Enter your guess of the location in the photo by 8:00 p.m.

The Santa Barbara Police Department will deploy a “limited in-person” service model due to the coronavirus.

An edhat reader snaps a photo of an outdoor workout class and wonders if it's appropriate during social distancing.

[Update]: The Santa Barbara County Public Health Department confirmed the five UC Santa Barbara students placed under quarantine in Isla Vista have tested negative for COVID-19.

[Update]: Santa Barbara MTD to reduce bus service and provide free rides on all fixed-routes.

Governor Newsom issues an executive order to protect ongoing safety net services for the most vulnerable Californians during the COVID-19 outbreak.

An edhat reader shares photos of a photo of a waterfall in the frontcountry. 

To slow the spread of the COVID-19 virus and protect the safety of the community and employees, the City of Santa Barbara closed public counters.

In response to the COVID-19 outbreak and subsequent social distancing policies, the Santa Barbara County Fire Department shares adjustments in which they will be operating.

Roger reports a rollover traffic collision near Cota and Garden Streets.

The City of Goleta took aggressive action to “flatten the curve” and help slow and prevent the spread of COVID-19.

CenCal Health is putting new measures in place to ensure the continuation of health plan services and staff protection in response to the coronavirus.

An edhat reader is happy to announce the local dolphins are taking precautions against the coronavirus.

UCSB Arts & Lectures is canceling the remaining 29 events in their 2019-2020 season due to the coronavirus.

Roger has the scanner reports. "A thief ran off with 5 donuts from Dunkin Donuts in the 3700 Block of State Street."

To protect public safety and slow the spread of the COVID-19 virus, the Santa Barbara City Council adopted an emergency proclamation.

Twelve Sheriff’s Office, County, and medical contract employees are self-quarantined in their homes after being exposed to a person who later tested positive for COVID-19.

[Answer Revealed]: It's Day 12 of March Edness. Enter your guess of the location in the photo by 8:00 p.m.

[Update]: The Santa Barbara County Superior Court has suspended all non-emergency services effective March 17, 2020 – April 3, 2020.

The Santa Barbara Public Defender’s Office is calling for the immediate release of people who are currently detained in the Santa Barbara County jail and at heightened risk of contracting COVID-19.

An edhat reader reports public hand washing station is placed on Victoria Street.

Santa Barbara County bars, nightclubs, pubs, breweries, and wineries should immediately close to the public under new guidance issued by the California Department of Public Health on Tuesday.

In an effort to keep shelter animals, staff, and the community safe during the COVID-19 outbreak, Santa Barbara County Animal Services has modified operations and created a proactive plan to mitigate unnecessary gathering of people.

The City of Santa Barbara announced all street sweeping will be suspended, yet all time limits for parking will still be enforced.