News
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Santa Barbara County Moves Closer to Orange Tier
Santa Barbara County has met the State’s Orange Tier case rate and positivity rate for one week and if this continues next week can move into the orange tier on April 21.
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Citizens and Officers Intervene During Battery with Serious Injuries
A 19-year-old was arrested after assaulting and seriously injuring a family member in the 400 block of S. Salinas Street Tuesday.
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San Luis Obispo Sheriff Arrests Suspect for Murder of Kristin Smart
The San Luis Obispo Sheriff's Office has arrested two people in connection with the disappearance of Kristin Smart nearly 25 years ago.
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MTD Transit Center to Reopen and Fare Collection to Resume
After over a year of no fare collection due to the pandemic, today Santa Barbara MTD is announcing the reinstatement of fares as of Monday, May 10.
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California Pauses Use of Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 Vaccine
Santa Barbara County Public Health is following the CDC, FDA, and state recommendations to pause administration of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine.
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Jay David McCafferty
Jay David McCafferty (1948 - 2021)
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Snake ID
Can edhat readers identify this type of snake that was seen at Eling's Park?
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Lewd Conduct on State Street
Roger reports a male was inappropriately touching himself in front of a female victim in the 1300 block of State Street.
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Domestic Disturbance at Daily Grind
Roger reports a domestic disturbance in the parking lot of The Daily Grind at 2001 De La Vina.
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County Expands 2-1-1 Call Center to Help With Vaccination Scheduling
Santa Barbara County has expanded its 2-1-1 call center to make it easier for people to access vaccination appointments.
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Police Identify Suspect from Ladera Street Barricade Incident
[Update]: Santa Barbara Police have identified the suspect who was arrested after barricading himself in an apartment building in the 200 block of Ladera Street near Santa Barbara City College.
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10,000 Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine Appointments Available at Cottage Health
10,000 Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine Appointments Available This Week at Cottage Health Drive-Up Clinic
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Police Response on the Westside
Roger reports a police response in the 1100 block of Walnut on the Westside.
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2021 Spirit of Fiesta Auditions to be Broadcast Live and Steamed Online
The 2021 Spirit and Junior Spirit of Fiesta Final Auditions will take place this year on April 17 and will be broadcast live and live-streamed online.
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Government Airplane Stop?
Max captured photos of a United States of America airplane landing at the Santa Barbara Airport on Saturday.
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Former Santa Maria Resident Sentenced for Killing Elephant Seal
A former Santa Maria resident was sentenced to three months in Federal Prison for shooting an Elephant Seal to death.
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Red Tail Hawk and Golden Eagle
An edhat reader shares photos of a Red Tail Hawk and Golden Eagle near Lake Cachuma.
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Police Activity Outside Mi Fiesta Market
An edhat reader reports police activity outside the Mi Fiesta Market on S. Salinas Street.
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Body Found Near Santa Barbara Amtrak Station
Roger reports a body was found near the Santa Barbara Amtrak Station at 209 State Street.
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Man Pronounced Dead After Falling Off Boat Near Point Conception
[Update]: A man was pronounced dead after falling off a boat near Point Conception on Sunday evening.
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Santa Barbara Botanic Garden in Bloom
Robert visited the blooming flowers at the Santa Barbara Botanic Garden.
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36th SBIFF Award Winning Films
The winning films are announced for the 36th Santa Barbara International Film Festival.
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Cat of the Week: Captain Butterscotch
Meet Captain Butterscotch, a freewheeling beach bum who is ready to be a domesticated kitty.
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Dog of the Week: Tasia
Meet Tasia, a sweet and socialized pup who is ready for adoption.
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Sighting of Coyote near Storke Family Student Housing
An edhat reader captured a video of a coyote running through Isla Vista.
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Driver Injured in Highway 246 Collision
A driver suffered major injuries early Sunday morning after their vehicle collided with a tree on Highway 246.
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Assault at Skaters Point
Roger reports an assault at Skater's Point in the 100 block of E. Cabrillo Blvd.
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Theory on Zoom Fatigue
A UCSB scholar’s theory on what causes Zoom fatigue focuses on how the technology warps our sense of space in interactions.
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Assault Near Samarkand
Roger reports a strongarm robbery and assault near Samarkand.
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Repairing Cathedral Oaks
The City of Goleta has put together a video message on the importance of upkeeping Cathedral Oaks Road.