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The City of Santa Barbara has officially approved the purchase of the emergency shelter facility located at 816 Cacique Street.

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City of Santa Barbara Purchases Cacique Street Homeless Shelter, Announces Interim Service Provider - edhat
The City of Santa Barbara has officially approved the purchase of the emergency shelter facility located at 816 Cacique Street.
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December 18, 2025 at 1:16 AM
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Brock Hoffman of Santa Barbara was sentenced to two years in state prison for a hit-and-run conviction that killed 39-year-old Juan Lopez last year.

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Santa Barbara Man Sentenced to State Prison For Fatal Hit-and-Run - edhat
A Santa Barbara man has been sentenced to two years in state prison for a fatal hit-and-run collision on Cliff Drive in 2024.
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December 18, 2025 at 1:14 AM
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The Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors denied Sable Offshore's request to transfer county permits from ExxonMobil, primarily based on Sable’s failure to meet the required operator capability finding.

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Santa Barbara County Supervisors Deny Permit Transfer to Sable Offshore Citing Operator, Financial Issues - edhat
The Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors denied Sable Offshore permit transfers from ExxonMobil over compliance and financial concerns.
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December 18, 2025 at 1:10 AM
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SpaceX successfully launched a rocket from Vandenberg Space Force Base on Wednesday morning.

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SpaceX Launch from Vandenberg on Wednesday Morning - edhat
SpaceX successfully launched a rocket from Vandenberg Space Force Base on Wednesday morning, December 17.
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December 17, 2025 at 10:26 PM
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The Santa Barbara City Council voted 4–3 on Tuesday, to direct staff to return in January 2026 with options for a temporary rent increase moratorium and related tenant protections.

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Santa Barbara City Council Votes to Consider Rent Increase Moratorium - edhat
The Santa Barbara City Council will return in January 2026 to consider implementing a rent increase moratorium.
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December 17, 2025 at 10:19 PM
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The Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved $1.22 million in funding for the next stage of improvements at Goleta Beach Park.

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Santa Barbara County Approves $1.22 Million Phase Two Paving Project at Goleta Beach Park - edhat
The Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a $1.22 million paving contract for the Goleta Beach Park.
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December 17, 2025 at 10:13 PM
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Local officials broke ground today on Jacaranda Court, a new 63-unit affordable rental community designed to serve downtown Santa Barbara’s workforce and moderate-income residents—often referred to as the “Missing Middle.”

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Groundbreaking Ceremony Marks Start of Construction For Jacaranda Court - 63 New Affordable Workforce Homes Coming to Santa Barbara - edhat
Santa Barbara authorities broke ground on Jacaranda Court, a new 63-unit affordable rental community in downtown Santa Barbara.
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December 16, 2025 at 10:39 PM
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Downtown Santa Barbara’s Holiday Décor Contest Committee took on the delightful yet challenging task of judging 27 businesses in this year’s highly anticipated Holiday Décor Contest.

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Downtown Santa Barbara Improvement Association Announces Annual Holiday Décor Contest Winners - edhat
Downtown Santa Barbara’s Holiday Décor Contest Committee took on the delightful yet challenging task of judging 27 businesses in this year’s highly anticipated Holiday Décor Contest.
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December 16, 2025 at 10:33 PM
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Bar Lou in Montecito will permanently close this week after being open for less than a year on Coast Village Road.

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Montecito Restaurant Bar Lou to Permanently Close Later This Week - edhat
Montecito restaurant Bar Lou will permanently close later this week, the business announced on Instagram on December 15, 2025.
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December 16, 2025 at 10:29 PM
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The former Bed Bath & Beyond storefront, in the Fairview Shopping Center in Goleta, will soon be transformed into a indoor pickleball complex, The Picklr Santa Barbara.

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Indoor Pickleball Complex to Take Over Former Bed, Bath & Beyond Storefront in Goleta - edhat
The former Bed Bath & Beyond storefront, in Goleta's Fairview Shopping Center, will soon be transformed into a indoor pickleball complex.
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December 15, 2025 at 10:54 PM
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The waterfront sparkled Sunday night as the 39th Annual Parade of Lights lit up the harbor with a festive flotilla and fireworks, capping an afternoon and evening of holiday activities for families.

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Santa Barbara’s 39th Parade of Lights Brings Crowds to Wharf and Waterfront - edhat
The waterfront sparkled Sunday night as the 39th Annual Parade of Lights lit up the harbor with a festive flotilla and fireworks.
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December 15, 2025 at 10:10 PM
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Wingstop has expanded its presence in Santa Barbara County with the opening of a new location at the Mesa Shopping Center. Other local Wingstop locations include La Cumbre Plaza, Turnpike, Isla Vista, Lompoc, and Buellton.

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Wingstop Expands in Santa Barbara With New Location  - edhat
Wingstop has expanded its presence in Santa Barbara County with the opening of a new location on the Mesa.
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December 15, 2025 at 10:04 PM
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The Isla Vista Food Coop will close its Santa Barbara Downtown Market store later this month due to ongoing financial struggles, the grocery store announced Sunday.

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Isla Vista Food Coop to Permanently Close Santa Barbara Downtown Market Store - edhat
The Isla Vista Food Coop is permanently closing its Santa Barbara location on December 26, 2025, due to operational and financial challenges.
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December 15, 2025 at 9:59 PM
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Hospice of Santa Barbara announced the October Round-Up Campaign hosted by the Santa Barbara Home Improvement Center raised $10,000 from approximately 20,000 customers.

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Santa Barbara Home Improvement Center’s Round-Up Campaign Raises $10,000 for Hospice of Santa Barbara - edhat
Hospice of Santa Barbara announced the successful completion of the October Round-Up Campaign hosted by the Santa Barbara Home Improvement Center.
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December 15, 2025 at 9:54 PM
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A sonic boom from the SpaceX rocket launch at Vandenberg Space Force Base rattled windows on the South Coast last night.

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SpaceX Launch Sonic Boom Rattles Windows on Saturday Night - edhat
The sonic boom from SpaceX rocket launch at Vandenberg Space Force Base rattled windows on Saturday evening.
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December 14, 2025 at 10:31 PM
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Two people were arrested at a Santa Barbara motel on Upper State Street yesterday connected to a stolen bicycle investigation.

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Theft Investigation Leads to Two Arrests at Santa Barbara Motel - edhat
Two people were arrested at a Santa Barbara motel on Upper State Street Saturday connected to a stolen bicycle investigation.
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December 14, 2025 at 10:25 PM
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A cruise ship is scheduled to visit Santa Barbara on Thursday following a report by the CDC stating the ship experienced a norovirus outbreak last week.

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CDC Reports Norovirus Outbreak on a Cruise Ship Scheduled to Visit Santa Barbara on Thursday - edhat
A cruise ship is scheduled to visit Santa Barbara on Thursday following a CDC report stating the ship experienced a norovirus outbreak.
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December 13, 2025 at 11:06 PM
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A cruise ship is scheduled to visit Santa Barbara on Thursday following a report by the CDC stating the ship experienced a norovirus outbreak last week.

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CDC Reports Norovirus Outbreak on a Cruise Ship Scheduled to Visit Santa Barbara on Thursday - edhat
A cruise ship is scheduled to visit Santa Barbara on Thursday following a CDC report stating the ship experienced a norovirus outbreak.
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December 13, 2025 at 11:06 PM
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A new $3.8 million grant from the National Institutes of Health is helping UC Santa Barbara scholars reimagine how virtual reality can support older adults who are aging at home — and the family members and professionals who care for them.

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NIH Backs UCSB Virtual Reality Project To Help Older Adults Build Real Social Connections - edhat
New $3.8M grant from NIH is helping UC Santa Barbara scholars reimagine how virtual reality can support older adults who are aging at home.
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December 13, 2025 at 10:13 PM
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Last week, the House of Representatives passed Rep. Carbajal’s legislation to rename a post office in Goleta for Frederick Lopez, a retired Brigadier General in the U.S. Marine Corps with a 30-year career of distinguished service.

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House Passes Carbajal Bill to Rename Goleta Post Office for Decorated Central Coast Veteran - edhat
U.S. House of Representatives passed Rep. Carbajal’s bill to rename a Goleta post office for Frederick Lopez, a retired Brigadier General in the U.S. Marine Corps.
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December 13, 2025 at 10:08 PM
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Construction of the San Jose Creek Multipurpose Path begins Monday to create a roughly three-mile corridor for pedestrians and cyclists.

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San Jose Creek Multipurpose Path Construction Set to Begin in Goleta - edhat
Construction of the San Jose Creek Multipurpose Path will begin on December 15, 2025, the City of Goleta announced.
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December 13, 2025 at 10:02 PM
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A series of small earthquakes struck in Ventura County on Thursday, ranging from 2.5 to 3.1 magnitude.

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Multiple Earthquakes Strike in Ventura County, Largest Measuring Magnitude 3.1 - edhat
A series of small earthquakes struck in Ventura County n December 12, 2025, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS).
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December 13, 2025 at 9:58 PM
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The victim in a fatal traffic collision off Highway 101 north of Goleta last week has been identified by authorities as Scott Kim, 25-years-old of Stevenson Ranch. A GoFundme has been set up by his family.

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Victim in Fatal Traffic Collision North of Goleta Identified as Los Angeles County Man - edhat
The victim in a fatal traffic collision off Highway 101 north of Goleta last week has been identified by authorities.
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December 13, 2025 at 9:54 PM
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The Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office is launching its “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” enforcement effort ahead of the Christmas and New Year holidays, with additional DUI patrols operating across the county.

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Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office Launches ‘Drive Sober’ Campaign Ahead of Holiday Travel - edhat
Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office announces the 'Driver Sober or Get Pulled Over' campaign ahead of holiday season.
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December 13, 2025 at 9:49 PM
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The California Coastal Commission voted to approve PG&E’s coastal development permit and federal consistency certification, allowing continued operation of the Diablo Canyon Nuclear Power Plant through 2045.

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Environmental Groups Condemn CA Coastal Commission Decision to Extend Diablo Canyon Nuclear Plant for Another 20 Years - edhat
San Luis Obispo Mothers For Peace And The Environmental Defense Center Advocated To Shut Down The Plant Due To Seismic Risks And Significant Harm To Ocean Life
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December 13, 2025 at 9:44 PM