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Edhat Santa Barbara @edhat.bsky.social · 15h
Newly released surveillance footage shows missing 9-year-old Melody Buzzard from Lompoc days before her disappearance.

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Update: Surveillance Footage Shows Missing Lompoc 9-Year-Old on Day of Disappearance - edhat
The FBI has joined the Santa Barbara Sheriff's Office in their investigation of missing nine-year-old Melodee Buzzard from Lompoc.
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Edhat Santa Barbara @edhat.bsky.social · 15h
The Museum of Contemporary Art, Santa Barbara announced the cancellation of its annual “Calenda Dia de los Muertos” event due to community member’s concerns over ICE activity.

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Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara Cancels "Calenda Dia de los Muertos" Due to Immigration Enforcement Concerns - edhat
The Museum of Contemporary Art, Santa Barbara, announced the cancellation of its annual "Calenda Dia de los Muertos" event programming due to community member's concerns over ICE activity.
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Edhat Santa Barbara @edhat.bsky.social · 18h
The Santa Barbara Streets Operations Division will begin utility work and overnight paving on major streets starting November 2, 2025.

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Santa Barbara to Take Up Paving of Major Streets From November 2 - edhat
On paving days, residents and business owners along these streets will have temporary driveway restrictions during work hours.
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Edhat Santa Barbara @edhat.bsky.social · 18h
The Santa Barbara County Fire Department conducted helicopter trainings off oil platforms in the Santa Barbara Channel on Wednesday.

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Santa Barbara County Fire Department Conducts Helicopter Training Off Oil Platforms - edhat
The Santa Barbara County Fire Department conducted helicopter trainings over oil platforms in the Santa Barbara Channel on Wednesday.
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Edhat Santa Barbara @edhat.bsky.social · 18h
Santa Barbara Police Officers intervened during an altercation on State Street yesterday afternoon that resulted in an arrest of a man who refused to cooperate.

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Santa Barbara Police Intervene in State Street Altercation, One Man Arrested - edhat
One man was arrested for shoving a victim on State Street and resisting arrest from Santa Barbara Police officers on Thursday.
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Edhat Santa Barbara @edhat.bsky.social · 1d
Santa Barbara will be one of 10 new domestic routes served by United Airlines, with daily flights from Chicago starting in spring 2026.

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United Airlines to Launch Daily Flights Between Chicago and Santa Barbara in 2026 - edhat
The new routes from Chicago will include smaller markets, such as Eugene, Oregon, and Rochester, Minnesota.
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Edhat Santa Barbara @edhat.bsky.social · 1d
Ventura County District Attorney announced Jesse Andrew Mendoza, of Santa Barbara, was sentenced to 11 years state prison for assaulting a CHP officer during a 2024 DUI arrest.

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Santa Barbara Man Sentenced for Assaulting CHP Officer During DUI Arrest - edhat
A Santa Barbara man was sentenced to 11 years state prison for assaulting a California Highway Patrol officer during a 2024 DUI arrest.
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Edhat Santa Barbara @edhat.bsky.social · 1d
In a 3-2 decision, the Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors directed staff to put together ordinances that would stop new exploration for fossil fuel extraction in the county and phase out existing oil facilities.

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Santa Barbara County Supervisors Approve First Step to Phase Out New Onshore Oil Production - edhat
Santa Barbara County Supervisors approved the first step to phase out new onshore oil production and existing facilities on Tuesday.
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Edhat Santa Barbara @edhat.bsky.social · 1d
The Federal Bureau of Investigations has joined the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office in their search for a missing 9-year-old girl from Lompoc.

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Update: FBI Joins Santa Barbara County Sheriff Investigation of Missing Lompoc 9-Year-Old - edhat
The FBI has joined the Santa Barbara Sheriff's Office in their investigation of missing nine-year-old Melodee Buzzard from Lompoc.
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Edhat Santa Barbara @edhat.bsky.social · 1d
The Santa Barbara Finance Committee met this week to explore ways to increase the city’s revenue and reduce expenses including increased taxes on hotel stays and cannabis.

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Santa Barbara Eyes Cannabis and Short-Term Rental Tax Increases to Boost Revenue - edhat
The meeting focused on potential increases to the Cannabis Tax and the Transient Occupancy Tax as part of the city’s revenue strategy.
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Edhat Santa Barbara @edhat.bsky.social · 1d
An earthquake of 3.2 magnitude struck near Santa Paula in the early hours of Wednesday morning.

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3.2-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Near Santa Paula on October 22, No Damage Reported - edhat
The epicenter of the tremor was located about 4 miles north of Santa Paula at a depth of 15 kilometers, according to the USGS.
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Edhat Santa Barbara @edhat.bsky.social · 1d
#UPDATE: The Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office has released more details regarding a stabbing suspect that was shot and killed by Deputies inside a Goleta grocery store on Monday.

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Update: Sheriff Releases More Details on Stabbing Suspect Shot and Killed by Deputies Inside Goleta Grocery Store - edhat
A stabbing suspect was shot and killed by Deputies inside the Ralph's grocery store at the Magnolia Shopping Center in Goleta/Santa Barbara.
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Edhat Santa Barbara @edhat.bsky.social · 2d
The Land Trust for Santa Barbara County announces the first-ever permanent conservation easement of 36 acres on More Mesa.

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Land Trust Secures First Permanent Conservation Easement on More Mesa in Santa Barbara - edhat
The Land Trust for Santa Barbara County secured the first-ever permanent conservation easement for 36-acres on More Mesa.
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Edhat Santa Barbara @edhat.bsky.social · 2d
A host of recent rankings uphold UC Santa Barbara’s status as a leading university across a range of categories — from veterans support to social mobility to academic excellence.

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UC Santa Barbara Praised for Excellence, Access and Value in National Rankings - edhat
Recent rankings uphold UC Santa Barbara’s status as a leading university from veterans support to social mobility to academic excellence.
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Edhat Santa Barbara @edhat.bsky.social · 2d
Legendary singer-songwriter, and Santa Barbara resident, Kenny Loggins is asking President Donald Trump to stop using his music in a controversial video posted on social media.

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Kenny Loggins Requests Removal of "Danger Zone" from Trump's Controversial A.I. Video - edhat
Singer and Santa Barbara resident, Kenny Loggins is asking President Trump to stop using his music in a controversial A.I. video.
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Edhat Santa Barbara @edhat.bsky.social · 2d
The City of Goleta's Design Review Board will consider a proposal from the Santa Barbara Metropolitan Transit District to demolish and rebuild portions of its facility at 5353 Overpass Road.

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Goleta Design Review Board to Consider Demolishing and Rebuilding MTD Facility on Overpass Road - edhat
Goleta's Design Review Board will consider a proposal to demolish and rebuild portions of the SBMTD facility at 5353 Overpass Road.
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Edhat Santa Barbara @edhat.bsky.social · 2d
The City of Santa Barbara is accepting public comments on the Paseo Nuevo Redevelopment Project through November 1st. The project proposes to transform the mall into a mixed-use district bringing new residents and retail shops to Downtown Santa Barbara.

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Community Invited to Share Feedback on the Paseo Nuevo Redevelopment - edhat
The City of Santa Barbara invites the community to share their opinion on the redevelopment of part of the Paseo Nuevo Mall into housing.
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Edhat Santa Barbara @edhat.bsky.social · 2d
The WaterWise Garden Recognition Contest celebrates and recognizes beautiful, water efficient residential gardens throughout Santa Barbara County. The 2025 winners for the City of Santa Barbara are Fred and Janice Maggiore.

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City of Santa Barbara Announces 2025 WaterWise Garden Contest Winner - edhat
The WaterWise Garden Recognition Contest celebrates and recognizes beautiful, water efficient residential gardens throughout Santa Barbara County. The 2025 winners for the City of Santa Barbara are Fr...
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Edhat Santa Barbara @edhat.bsky.social · 4d
UPDATE: An assault suspect was shot and killed by Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Deputies inside the Ralph's grocery store at the Magnolia Shopping Center in Goleta/Santa Barbara on Monday afternoon.

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Update: Assault Suspect Shot and Killed by Sheriff's Deputies Inside Ralph's Grocery Store at Magnolia Center in Goleta - edhat
An assault suspect was shot and killed by Deputies inside the Ralph's grocery store at the Magnolia Shopping Center in Goleta/Santa Barbara.
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Edhat Santa Barbara @edhat.bsky.social · 4d
#BreakingNews : The public is asked to avoid the Magnolia Shopping Center in Goleta/Santa Barbara due to an assault and officer-involved shooting that took place just before 3:00 p.m. today.

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Officer Involved Shooting at Magnolia Center in Goleta, Public Asked to Avoid Area - edhat
Law enforcement is on the scene of an assault and officer-involved shooting at the Magnolia Shopping Center in Goleta/Santa Barbara on Monday
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Edhat Santa Barbara @edhat.bsky.social · 4d
A Santa Barbara Police Officer was injured after being hit by a vehicle during an investigation of a stolen vehicle on the Westside Saturday.

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Santa Barbara Police Officer Hit by Fleeing Vehicle During Investigation, Suspect Arrested - edhat
A Santa Barbara Police Officer became injured after being hit by a vehicle during an investigation in the Westside neighborhood on Saturday.
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Edhat Santa Barbara @edhat.bsky.social · 4d
The driver of a Corvette sustained major injuries after crashing off the roadway near Alisal Ranch resort on Sunday.

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Corvette Driver Airlifted to Hospital After Crashing in Santa Ynez - edhat
The driver of a Corvette sustained major injuries after crashing off the roadway near Alisal Ranch resort on October 19, 2025
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Edhat Santa Barbara @edhat.bsky.social · 4d
The Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office has released an updated timeline into their investigation of the missing 9-year-old girl from Lompoc.

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Update: Santa Barbara County Sheriff Provides Updated Timeline in Search for Missing Lompoc 9-Year-Old - edhat
Detectives at the Santa Barbara Sheriff's Office provide an update in their search for nine-year-old Melodee Buzzard from Lompoc.
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Edhat Santa Barbara @edhat.bsky.social · 4d
Santa Barbara Police arrested an 18-year-old for DUI after crashing a vehicle into a tree on Milpas Street with three other teenagers in the car.

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Teen Driver Arrested for DUI After Crashing into Tree on Milpas Street - edhat
An 18-year-old was arrested for DUI and child endangerment after crashing their vehicle into a tree on Milpas Street in Santa Barbara.
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Edhat Santa Barbara @edhat.bsky.social · 4d
Santa Barbara Unified School District announces student test scores are soaring back to levels not seen since before the pandemic.

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Santa Barbara Unified Celebrates Test Score Growth; Literacy Rate Moves above 51% - edhat
Santa Barbara Unified School District announces over 51% of students are meeting or exceeding the literacy standard.
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