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The County of Santa Barbara has temporarily amended certain zoning ordinances to provide flexibility and options for businesses to address physical distancing requirements due to COVID-19.

A total of 56 new COVID-19 positive cases were added to Santa Barbara County's total on Wednesday.

The Santa Barbara County Public Health Department will not move forward in reopening expanded personal care service industries at this time.

A Santa Barbara County man was charged with involuntary manslaughter for allegedly crashing a stolen Jeep near Vandenberg Air Force Base while under the influence of drugs, killing one motorist and severely injuring another.

Today is the 161st anniversary of the hottest day ever recorded in Santa Barbara where temperatures reached 133 degrees. 

An edhat reader reports they witnessed a driver clip a parked car without leaving a note.

[Update]: Santa Barbara County Firefighters are responding to a three-acre brush fire near Cuyama.

The Santa Barbara International Film Festival announced it will shift its dates to March 31 through April 10 for the 36th annual event.

Santa Barbara County Public Health Department is working with the California Department of Public Health to address its increased hospitalization rates of individuals with COVID-19.

Roger has the scanner reports. "A female was arguing with the manager of Public Storage on Overpass and barricaded her self in her unit."

[Update]: The 696-acre brush fire in Drum Canyon near Buellton is now 100% contained.

The County of Santa Barbara is seeking applicants to serve on the Santa Barbara Citizens' Independent Redistricting Commission.

Firefighters are responding to two small brush fires in the Santa Maria area on Tuesday evening.

An edhat reader shares a drone video of Great White Sharks feeding off the California coast.

The Santa Barbara City Council voted unanimously to restructure its budget for the next fiscal year that includes removing $2 million for the new police station.

Laguna Blanca School acknowledges its commitment to do better in becoming a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive community.

Roger reports a broken water main on N. Ontare Street.

The accused serial killer and rapist known as the Golden State Killer is planning to accept a plea deal that will remove the death penalty.

Roger reports a car fire in the 1200 block of Liberty Street on the eastside of Santa Barbara.

The Department Of Justice observes 15th Annual World Elder Abuse Awareness Day by reiterating commitment to protect seniors

[Update]: Santa Maria Police have stated a missing adult has been safely located.

The International Space Station transited the moon Monday morning just south of Los Alamos.

Old Spanish Days in Santa Barbara has announced Alena Velasco as the Spirit of Fiesta 2020 and Alexandra Nocker the Junior Spirit of Fiesta 2020.

UC Santa Barbara Library launches COVID-19 Community Archives Project for students, faculty, staff.

A graduate of Laguna Blanca School pens an open letter on the school's lack of inclusiveness and diversity.

Roger has the scanner reports. "Woman in her 70's yelling obscenities in the 200 Block of East Cabrillo."

Caregiving can take a toll, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic, and a local specialist is providing tips for self care.

The Santa Barbara High School Computer Science Academy has announced its first-ever female Director, Sky Adams.

Roger reports a brush fire near a homeless camp in the 700 block of W. Cota Street.

The children of InterAct Theatre School moved their musical production of ‘Broadway or Bust’ into a radio play.