UCSB’s David Gross wins Special Breakthrough Prize in Fundamental Physics - edhat Physicist David J. Gross, of UC Santa Barbara’s Kavli Institute for Theoretical Physics, was among the winners of the 2026 Breakthrough Prizes.

The Breakthrough Prize Foundation announced UCSB physicist David J. Gross among the winners of the 2026 Breakthrough Prizes, honoring scientists whose discoveries are significantly driving growth of human knowledge.

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Incoming Storm System to Bring Rain, Gusty Winds, and Cooler Temperatures to Southern California - edhat Late-season storm will bring rain, gusty winds, cooler temperatures across Southern California through Tuesday.

Southern California will be seeing a change in its weather pattern starting tonight due to a low-pressure system entering the area. Rainfall, cold temperatures, and windy conditions are expected in the region until Tuesday.

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California's Housing Market Holds Steady as US Shifts Toward Buyers - edhat California’s housing market is holding steady even as the overall U.S. market shifts in favor of buyers, according to a new Redfin report.

California’s housing market is holding steady even as the overall U.S. market shifts in favor of buyers, according to a new Redfin report.

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Two Drivers Injured in Head-On Crash on Highway 166; One Airlifted with Major Injuries - edhat A head-on collision on Highway 166 about one mile west of Highway 33 left two drivers injured, one critically on April 19, 2026.

A head-on collision on Highway 166 about one mile west of Highway 33 late Sunday left two drivers injured, one critically.

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Stranded Hiker Rescued from Rocky Ledge on Seven Falls Trail - edhat A hiker stranded on a rocky ledge along the Seven Falls Trail was safely brought back to the path late Sunday morning.

A hiker stranded on a rocky ledge along the Seven Falls Trail was safely brought back to the path late Sunday morning after a coordinated rescue involving multiple agencies.

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Goleta Family Appeals for Community Support After Fire Tragically Claims Lives of Elderly Woman, Two Pets - edhat A Goleta family has turned to the community for support after a recent devastating house fire claimed the life of an elderly woman.

A Goleta family is turning to the community for support after a recent devastating house fire claimed the life of an elderly woman. The woman and two pets were killed in a fire on the afternoon of April 14, in the 5000 block of Amberly Place.

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Santa Barbara Court Refuses to Lift Injunction, Blocking Sable from Immediate Pipeline Restart - edhat A Santa Barbara County court upheld the restrictions on Sable Offshore’s restart of the Santa Ynez Pipeline system.

Sable Offshore Corp. hit a fresh legal hurdle from a Santa Barbara County court, which upheld the restrictions on restarting the Las Flores pipelines.

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Turning the Tide on Styrofoam: Heal the Ocean and MarBorg Industries Expand Regional EPS Recycling Program - edhat A locally driven initiative is giving new life to one of the Central Coast’s most  problematic pollutants: Expanded Polystyrene, commonly known as Styrofoam.

Heal the Ocean and MarBorg Industries announced an expansion of their EPS recycling program, commonly known as Styrofoam.

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Local Octobots Robotics Team Places Second At State Championship, Earning Spot On World Stage - edhat Santa Barbara County–based Octobots Robotics won second place at the FIRST Robotics Southern California State Championship in Anaheim

Santa Barbara County–based Octobots Robotics Team, defied the odds as a “dark horse” contender and won second place at the FIRST Robotics Southern California State Championship in Anaheim earlier this month.

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Santa Barbara Man Arrested for Domestic Violence - edhat Felix Hernandez of Santa Barbara, was booked into county jail on numerous felonies, including domestic battery and kidnapping.

A Santa Barbara man was booked into county jail on numerous felonies, including domestic battery and kidnapping following a domestic violence incident.

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90-Day Carpool Pilot Challenge Targets Traffic and Commute Stress for County Employees - edhat Thousands of daily commuters add to traffic headaches across Santa Barbara County—but a new 90-day carpool pilot aims to change that

Thousands of daily commuters add to traffic headaches across Santa Barbara County—but a new 90-day carpool pilot aims to change that. The County of Santa Barbara, in partnership with SBCAG, is encouraging employees to turn solo trips into shared rides.

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Santa Barbara Public Library Celebrates National Library Week 2026 - edhat Santa Barbara Public Library invites the community to celebrate National Library Week, April 19-26, with a joyful lineup of events

Santa Barbara Public Library invites the community to celebrate National Library Week, April 19-26, with a joyful lineup of events, programs, and local partnerships that highlight the many ways libraries strengthen communities.

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Downtown Santa Barbara's Colorful Street Mural Underway, Traffic Changes Through April 24 - edhat Santa Barbara launches Oaxacan-inspired asphalt mural, from April 13, prompting weekday traffic changes through April 24.

The new intersection art project in downtown Santa Barbara is underway, bringing splashes of color to the busy Carrillo and State Streets, along with temporary traffic changes.

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Draft State Street Master Plan Available for Public Review and Comment - edhat The City of Santa Barbara has released the Draft State Street Master Plan and Appendices documents for public review.

The City of Santa Barbara has released the Draft State Street Master Plan and Appendices documents for public review.

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County Agricultural Commissioner Issues Consumer Alert on Short-Weight Products - edhat The Santa Barbara County Agricultural Commissioner’s Office is reminding residents about their rights as consumers and the importance of accurate product labeling

The Santa Barbara County Agricultural Commissioner is reminding residents about their rights as consumers and the importance of accurate product labeling following inspections conducted throughout the county that identified multiple short-weight products

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South Coast Deli to Open in Former Rincon Brewery Space in the Funk Zone - edhat A new sandwich shop is moving into the former space of Rincon Brewery at the Funk Zone. The brewery had recently closed its operations.

A sandwich shop is moving into the former space of Rincon Brewery in the Funk Zone. South Coast Deli will be opening at 205 Santa Barbara Street.

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Santa Barbara County District Attorney’s Office Responds to Sentencing in Fatal DUI Case - edhat Santa Barbara County District Attorney John T. Savrnoch responds to the court's recent decision in a fatal DUI crash on Highway 154.

Santa Barbara County District Attorney John T. Savrnoch penned a response following the sentencing of Katelyn Fultz, a 29-year-old resident of Santa Barbara, who was sentenced to five years of probation following a fatal DUI crash.

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Volunteers and Fishermen Clear Lobster Traps from Santa Barbara Beaches - edhat Volunteers with Santa Barbara Channelkeeper and members of the commercial fishing community worked together to clean local beaches.

On April 11, fourteen volunteers with Santa Barbara Channelkeeper and members of the commercial fishing community worked together to remove approximately twenty-six lobster traps that had washed ashore near Blackrock Beach, east of Goleta Beach.

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Santa Barbara Unified Announces Principal Transitions for 2026-27 School Year - edhat Santa Barbara Unified announces four principals will be retiring or transitioning for the upcoming 2026-27 school year.

Santa Barbara Unified School District announced four principals will be retiring or moving before the coming school year this fall.

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7 Best Thrift Stores in Santa Barbara - edhat Explore seven of the best thrift stores in Santa Barbara, offering curated fashion, antiques, and slow fashion finds.

Santa Barbara’s shopping landscape is not just about upscale and swanky shops, coastal souvenir shops, and Instagram-worthy minimalist boutiques. Here are some of the best thrift stores in town.

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Stunning Lyrid Meteor Shower to Light Up the Night Sky This April; Here’s When and How to Watch - edhat A celestial spectacle is underway this April as the Lyrid meteor shower returns for the year. It can be observed during nighttime.

A celestial spectacle is underway this April as the Lyrid meteor shower returns for the year, providing astronomy enthusiasts an opportunity to observe one of the oldest meteor showers known to humankind.

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Magnitude 3.2 Jolts Southern California, With Tremors Felt Near New Cuyama - edhat A 3.2-magnitude earthquake rattled Southern California on April 15, 2026, with the epicenter located 56 kilometers from Santa Barbara.

A 3.2-magnitude earthquake rattled near New Cuyama on Wednesday morning.

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Investment Platform Opens Santa Barbara Avocado Groves to Investors - edhat Santa Barbara avocado groves are now open to investment through crowdfunded offerings, as FarmTogether has launched Riviera Avocado Grove.

Santa Barbara avocado groves are now open to investment through crowdfunded offerings, as FarmTogether has launched Riviera Avocado Grove.

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Santa Barbara Ordinance Committee Weighs New Short-Term Rental Rules Amid Concerns Over Housing, Revenue - edhat The Santa Barbara Ordinance Committee is considering new regulations on short-term rentals that could impact revenue and neighborhoods.

Santa Barbara leaders are considering new regulations on short-term rentals (STRs) that could impact neighborhoods, local businesses, and visitors.

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Vandenberg Space Force Base Advances Lease Talks With Blue Origin for SLC-14 - edhat Blue Origin was selected by the U.S. Space Force to advance the lease talks for Space Launch Complex-14 (SLC-14).

Vandenberg Space Force Base announced that Jeff Bezos’s Blue Origin has moved further towards establishing a new launch site at the Vandenberg Space Force Base.

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Woman Killed in Single-Vehicle Crash on Highway 166, Toddler Taken to Hospital - edhat An adult female driver was pronounced dead at the scene of a single-vehicle crash Tuesday evening on Highway 166 westbound near Rinconada Ranch

An adult female driver was pronounced dead and a toddler was injured at the scene of a single-vehicle crash Tuesday evening on Highway 166 westbound near Rinconada Ranch.

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Governor Gavin Newsom Sets Date For Special Election for Vacant Seat After Eric Swalwell Resigns - edhat Governor Gavin Newsom has announced a special election to fill the vacant 14th Congressional District after Eric Swalwell’s resignation.

Governor Gavin Newsom has scheduled a special election to fill a vacant seat in the Bay Area representing the state’s 14th Congressional District. The election will be held on August 18, 2026, following the resignation of Rep. Eric Swalwell.

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Fatal House Fire on Goleta's Amberly Places Claims Lives of 1 Person, 2 Pets - edhat One person and two pets were killed in a Goleta house fire Tuesday afternoon, according to Santa Barbara County Fire Department.

One person and two pets were killed in a Goleta house fire Tuesday afternoon. The fire took place in the 5000 block of Amberly Place.

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Santa Barbara Mayor Randy Rowse Reverses Course, Decides Not to Seek Re-Election - edhat Randy Rowse shook up the local political landscape on Monday, announcing that he will not seek re-election as Santa Barbara Mayor.

Randy Rowse shook up the local political landscape on Monday, announcing that he will not seek re-election as Santa Barbara Mayor.

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City of Goleta Celebrates Groundbreaking of San Jose Creek Multipurpose Path - edhat The City of Goleta held a groundbreaking ceremony for the San Jose Creek Multipurpose Path Project on April 9.

The City of Goleta held a groundbreaking ceremony for the San Jose Creek Multipurpose Path Project on April 9, at Armitos Park & Community Garden.

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