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Fire Restrictions Take Effect on Los Padres National Forest
In response to the increasing potential for a wildland fire start, Los Padres National Forest officials announced that fire restrictions will be implemented throughout the Forest effective May 27.
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Santa Barbara County Receives Two Awards from the California State Association of Counties
Santa Barbara County has received two awards from the California State Association of Counties.
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What is happening across Turnpike from San Marcos High School? Lots of cops and ambulances.
What is happening across Turnpike from San Marcos High School?
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Pursuit from 101 at Ontare
Sheriff and Police are pursuing a vehicle from Highway 101 at Ontare.
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Lompoc Suspects Apprehended by K9 Unit and County Air Support
Sheriff’s deputies arrested two Lompoc men for theft of a vehicle, attempted theft of a catalytic converter, conspiracy, and assault on Wednesday.
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Police Pursuit on W. Mountain Drive
An edhat reader reports an active police pursuit on W. Mountain Drive in Santa Barbara.
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Stricter Permits Are Coming for North County Cannabis
Future “grows” will have to be “compatible” with the neighborhood, county supervisors say.
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Parks and Recreation City Tennis Courts Upgrades and Closures
The City of Santa Barbara’s Parks and Recreation Department recently completed an upgrade to existing tennis court lighting at the Pershing Park tennis courts located at 100 Castillo Street.
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Traffic Collision On Hwy 154
Andrew reports a head-on traffic collision on Highway 154 near San Antonio Creek Road.
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4.3 Magnitude Earthquake in Trona Felt on the South Coast
Some South Coast residents felt a 4.3 magnitude earthquake early Thursday morning with its epicenter in Trona.
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Firefighters Battling Fire in Santa Maria Condo Complex
Santa Maria City firefighters are battling a structure fire that has spread to multiple units in a condo complex Thursday morning.
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Navigating the Infant Formula Shortage
Parents and caregivers who face a shortage should call their healthcare providers first to help them navigate formula options when supplies are scarce.
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California Assembly Advances Gun Violence Prevention Package
Asm. Steve Bennett joined five other California Democratic lawmakers to advance gun violence prevention packages in the wake of the Uvalde, Texas school shooting.
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UCSB Closer to Breaking Ground on Workforce Housing
Taking one of the final steps required before breaking ground, UCSB has received approval from the UC Board of Regents on business terms and environmental reviews for its planned staff and faculty housing project on Ocean Road.
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County Fire Training Burn Friday
The Santa Barbara County Fire Department has tentatively scheduled a training burn at 4155 Figueroa Mountain Rd in Los Olivos for May 27
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Fatal Overdose on the Eastside
An edhat reader reports two men overdosed on the Eastside Wednesday morning, with one passing away.
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Rep. Carbajal Unveils Updated Bill to Expand Pell Grant, Improve College Affordability
Rep. Carbajal joined by UCSB, Cal Poly students to tout bill that would double maximum Pell Award
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Santa Barbara MTD Engages With Community on Proposed Future Improvements to Bus Service
The second round of public engagement to develop a new Short Range Transit Plan is underway.
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Santa Barbara Community Development Department Earns Award for Outreach During the Pandemic
Santa Barbara City's Planning Division received an award from the Central Coast Chapter of the American Planning Association for public outreach efforts in 2021.
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Beach Closure Lifted for Isla Vista Shoreline
[UPDATE]: The Santa Barbara County Public Health Department has lifted the water contact closure for the Isla Vista shoreline area between Ocean Road and Camino Pescadero Park.
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Volunteers Clear Lobster Traps from Black Rock Beach
On Saturday, nearly fifty volunteers with Santa Barbara Channelkeeper and members of the commercial fishing community worked together at Black Rock Beach in Goleta to dig out and remove forty lobster traps.
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Garbage Truck Fire Near Ellwood
[Update]: Santa Barbara County Firefighters responded to a garbage truck that caught fire in the 500 block of Coronado in Goleta on Wednesday.
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Santa Barbara Zoo Welcomes First Baby Wallaby to Australian Walkabout
The Santa Barbara Zoo’s female wallaby Kalina has given birth to the Zoo’s first baby wallaby.
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Santa Barbara United Women for Ukraine Host Garden Fundraiser
The Garden of the University Club in Santa Barbara was the site where United Women For Ukraine sponsored a heartwarming program and fundraiser to unite in solidarity with Ukraine.
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Hotel Tax Results Nearly $900k Above Last Year
The City of Santa Barbara collected $3 million in transient occupancy taxes for April 2022, about $893,000 above April collections last year.
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Brush Fire Contained East of Santa Maria
Firefighters have contained a 48-acre fire near the intersection of Highway 166 and Bull Canyon Road east of Santa Maria on Tuesday.
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Former Oxnard Man Pleads Guilty to Child Pornography Charges
The Department of Justice reports a former Oxnard man has pled guilty to federal charges for enticing a 10-year-old girl into sending sexually explicit images of herself through Instagram.
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Almost 700 Pounds of Trash Picked Up During Second Beautify Goleta Event
The City of Goleta held its second city-wide Beautify Goleta community cleanup on Saturday and 75 volunteers collected 673 pounds of trash.
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Locals Happy to See Live Art and Wine Tour Return
The Downtown Santa Barbara Live Art and Wine Tour returned after a pandemic hiatus for its 20th Anniversary on Thursday.