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California Governor Gavin Newsom suggested he may delay the closure of the state's largest nuclear plant, Diablo Canyon in San Luis Obispo County.

A Santa Barbara resident expresses their frustration over the proposed rate change for trash, recycling, and wastewater.

The Eucalyptus Hill Improvement Association has hired animals to graze in the hills to protect against fires.

Ahead of high fire season, the Montecito Fire Department is replacing vents at local homes with fire-resistant materials

A CHP officer rescued three ducklings near the Hope Ave offramp in Santa Barbara this week.

C.B. shares another cartoon about claiming blanket space at Concerts in the Park in Santa Barbara.

Goleta, Santa Barbara, and Carpinteria came together for the first-ever joint Chamber of Commerce event this week.

An edhat reader heard a rumor that Trader Joe's might open in Carpinteria. Who has the scoop?

An edhat reader reports a vehicle rollover off Highway 154 on Stagecoach Road.

[Update]: The Community Environmental Council hosted another successful Earth Day celebration, this year at the Arlington Theatre.

The Santa Barbara Unified School District has settled a lawsuit over alleged hazing within the Dos Pueblos High School baseball team.

Santa Barbara Harbor’s Operation Clean Sweep, a seafloor debris cleanup program, will hold its 14th annual event on Saturday, May 7. 

Where can an edhat reader find the best bran muffins in town?

Edhat readers are reporting a loud boom that took place early Thursday morning on Santa Barbara's Westside.

Three lawsuits filed against Forest Service for failing to protect environment and cultural resources on Pine Mountain and Reyes Peak

New federal funds administered last week add to more than $407 million made available to Californians to cut home energy costs over the past year

An edhat reader shares a quick story and a thank you to a local Good Samaritan.

Santa Barbara City was awarded the Certificate of Achievement of Excellence in Financial Reporting from the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada.

Larry Nimmer put together a video of a weekly gathering of Santa Barbara Ukrainians on State Street.

Santa Barbara City Parks & Rec wants the community's input on community gardens.

Caltrans plans to install a southbound bypass lane on U.S. 101 near Mussel Shoals that crosses over the median to the left northbound lane and it will extend more than four miles to Faria Beach.

Pierre Lafond, local entrepreneur, vintner, and restauranter, died at the age of 92.

Multiple callers reported a vegetation fire on Highway 101 northbound at Hot Springs Road exit.

Earl Warren Showgrounds is excited to present the full fair experience this year with carnival rides and games, games, farm animals, exhibits, food contests, entertainment, live music, and delicious fair food.

On Thursday, the City of Santa Barbara Harbor Commission voted unanimously to establish a formal process in which the public can participate in an evaluation of the City’s cruise ship program.

A reader wonders if there is any new information about the Sears building in the La Cumbre shopping center.

An edhat reader reports Police are responding to a reported fight on State Street.

In March of 2021, mental health advocate Lee MacMillan tragically lost her battle with depression. She was 28. However, her legacy of advocacy lives on.

Max shares aerial photos of Santa Barbara during a recent flight.

A Santa Maria man was arrested for shooting at innocent motorists and fleeing the scene of a traffic collision.