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SpaceX Launches Satellites from Vandenberg, Marking Base’s 20th Liftoff of 2026 - edhat Vandenberg Space Force Base supported the launch of a SpaceX Falcon 9 carrying the Starlink 17-17 mission at 4:03 p.m. on Thursday.

SpaceX launched its Falcon 9 rocket carrying the Starlink satellites at 4:03 p.m. today from Vandenberg Space Force Base.

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Chick-Fil-A Drive-Thru Plan in Goleta Hits Hurdle Over Air Quality Concerns - edhat A Chick-fil-A representative said the design includes space for 32 vehicles in the drive-thru queue, slightly above the projected 31.

A proposed Chick-fil-A drive-thru in Goleta has hit a hurdle. The Santa Barbara Planning Commission on Wednesday voted 3-2 to continue the item in May over unresolved air quality concerns.

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California’s Oak Trees Are Dying and It’s All Because of One Tiny Beetle; Here’s How It’s Killing Over 200,000 Trees - edhat The Goldspotted Oak Borer is an invasive beetle that targets and weakens oak species, with the affected trees gone unnoticed by the public.

After killing more than 200,000 oak trees, the Goldspotted Oak Borer is continuing to spread across California as state agencies issue renewed warnings.

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Woman Dies After Rattlesnake Bite While Hiking in Ventura County Park - edhat A 46-year-old woman has died after being bitten by a rattlesnake in the Wildwood Regional Park area in Thousand Oaks.

A 46-year-old woman has died after being bitten by a rattlesnake in the Wildwood Regional Park area in Thousand Oaks, the Ventura County Medical Examiner’s Office said.

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Fox Spotted at Santa Barbara City College - edhat Edhat reader Daniel spotted a fox near a parking lot of Santa Barbara City College on Tuesday, March 24, 2026.

Edhat reader Daniel spotted a fox near a parking lot of Santa Barbara City College on Tuesday,

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David Baskett Pleads Guilty in 2024 Forklift Crash that Killed Tiffany Ann Peterson - edhat David Baskett, 83, pleaded guilty to vehicular manslaughter to a 2024 forklift crash that killed Tiffany Ann Peterson in Santa Maria.

David Ernest Baskett, 83, pleaded guilty to one misdemeanor count of vehicular manslaughter in connection with a 2024 crash that killed Tiffany Ann Peterson, the Santa Barbara County District Attorney’s Office announced.

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Man Cited After Santa Barbara Police Respond to Report of Gun in Parked Van - edhat A 62-year-old Santa Monica man was cited after Santa Barbara police responded to a report of a person with a handgun inside a parked van

A 62-year-old Santa Monica man was cited early Thursday after Santa Barbara police responded to a report of a person with a handgun inside a parked van on the Eastside, authorities said.

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Sweeping Deltopia Crackdown Brings Parking Limits to Goleta Next Weekend - edhat The temporary permit-only parking program allows the city to enforce street parking limits in designated areas.

The City of Goleta will implement temporary resident-only parking restrictions during Deltopia weekend, part of a larger enforcement that follows the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office sweeping crackdown ahead of the annual spring break street party.

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Santa Barbara Deploys Sheep Squad to Munch Down Wildfire Risk - edhat A herd of sheep has been deployed to graze at four parks in Santa Barbara to lower wildfire risk ahead of the dry season.

The City of Santa Barbara is once again unleashing a herd of sheep across local parks, putting its four-legged crew to work reducing wildfire risk ahead of the dry season.

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7 Historic Streets in Santa Barbara That Hold Centuries of Stories - edhat Each street in Santa Barbara has a distinct origin that is shaped by culture, geography, and shifting governance.

Santa Barbara’s streets are more than routes — they reflect the city’s history. Their origins span centuries, from Indigenous pathways to the Spanish and Mexican periods and later American development.

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California Airports Hit By TSA Staffing Crisis, Still No ICE Assistance Deployed - edhat A nationwide TSA staffing shortage is causing long lines at U.S. airports, with President Trump deploying ICE agents at airports.

As airports across the U.S. are feeling the strain of a growing shortage of Transportation Security Administration (TSA) agents, California airports too are dealing with ongoing shortages and delays.

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California’s 2026 ‘Superbloom’ Catches NASA’s Attention as Wildflowers Spread Across Carrizo Plain - edhat NASA satellite imagery reveals California’s Carrizo Plain and areas around Soda Lake blanketed in shades of yellow.

Satellite imagery from NASA, released this week, shows California’s Carrizo Plain and nearby mountain ranges dramatically outlined in yellow as wildflowers spread across the region.

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Student Reports Unloaded Handgun at an Elementary School in Orcutt - edhat A student at Pine Grove School reported a classmate had brought a firearm to campus Wednesday afternoon, prompting a swift response.

A student at Pine Grove School reported a classmate had brought a firearm to campus Wednesday afternoon, prompting a swift response from school staff and the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office.

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Traffic Alert: Police Urge Drivers to Avoid Section of Coastal Santa Barbara - edhat Police issued a traffic alert Wednesday advising motorists to avoid Cliff Drive between Loma Alta and La Marina due to a traffic accident.

A rollover traffic collision on Shoreline Drive in Santa Barbara caused a road closure for the majority of this afternoon.

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Santa Barbara Island Rattled By Magnitude 2.9 Earthquake - edhat A 2.9 magnitude quake struck Santa Barbara Island on Tuesday. There were no reports of no injuries or structural damage.

Santa Barbara Island was hit by a magnitude 2.9 earthquake on Tuesday evening, according to U.S. Geological Survey.

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Governor Gavin Newsom Says California Revoked 280+ Hospice Licenses in Crackdown on Fraud - edhat California has revoked over 280 hospice licenses and is investigating 300 providers as part of its hospice fraud enforcement program.

California has revoked more than 280 hospice licenses and is investigating hundreds more providers as part of the state’s efforts to combat fraud in its end-of-life care system.

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House Fire in Santa Barbara Quickly Knocked Down, One Person Suffers Minor Injuries - edhat Firefighters quickly contained a residential fire that injured one person in Santa Barbara on Tuesday, March 24.

Firefighters from Santa Barbara County Fire and Santa Barbara City Fire quickly contained a house fire Tuesday afternoon in the 4700 block of Frazier Lane, officials said.

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Santa Barbara Considers Turning 127 Waterfront Parking Spaces Into RV Camping - edhat Santa Barbara’s Waterfront Department had proposed the pilot project and is part of a larger effort to address projected budget shortfalls.

The Santa Barbara Harbor Commission has voted to continue exploring a proposal to convert 127 waterfront parking spaces at Chase Palm Park into an overnight recreational vehicle (RV) camping area.

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Santa Barbara’s Highway 101 Expansion to Enter Final Stage from April 6, Here's What To Expect - edhat Construction on the final segment of the Highway 101 widening project will begin April 6, 2026, bringing new carpool lanes and upgrades.

Construction on the final segment of the Highway 101 widening project will begin April 6, 2026, marking a major milestone toward the completion of the Highway 101: Carpinteria to Santa Barbara project.

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Santa Barbara Airport Growth Outpaces Regional Rivals, Data Presented to Airport Commission Shows - edhat The Santa Barbara airport’s growth has dramatically risen from pre-pandemic levels, with new routes and bigger aircraft fuelling growth.

The Santa Barbara Airport has been experiencing extraordinary growth, significantly outperforming both national averages and other airports in Southern California, according to recent data.

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Upper State Street’s Pepper Tree Inn Has Rebranded And Is Now Part Of Marriott - edhat As part of the Series by Marriott, the hotel offers access to the Marriott Bonvoy rewards program, allowing guests to earn and redeem points.

The former Best Western Plus Pepper Tree Inn has been rebranded as FOUND Hotels Santa Barbara, part of the Series by Marriott collection.

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California Sues Trump Administration Over Restart of Sable Oil Pipelines, Escalating Central Coast Fight - edhat California Attorney General filed a federal lawsuit to block the restart of two onshore oil pipelines along the Santa Barbara County coast.

California Attorney General filed a federal lawsuit seeking to block a (DOE) order that state officials say unlawfully greenlit the restart of two onshore oil pipelines along the Santa Barbara County coast without required state approvals.

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The Post Montecito Sells for $56 Million in a Standout Coastal Retail Deal - edhat The Post Montecito, the shopping center, was acquired by Asana Partners in a $56 million deal from Runyon Group.

The Post Montecito shopping center, located at 1801 E. Cabrillo Blvd, sold for $56 million last week.

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Videos Show a Bright Fireball Lighting Up California Skies Sunday Night - edhat A bright meteor lit up the night sky on Sunday, with hundreds of people across California reporting the fireball as it streaked overhead.

A bright meteor lit up the night sky on Sunday, with hundreds of people across California, Arizona, and Nevada reporting the fireball as it streaked overhead.

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SLO Sheriff Identifies Lopez Lake Drowning Victim as Santa Maria Man - edhat A 25-year-old man who went missing in Lopez Lake on Sunday afternoon was found deceased Monday and identified as from Santa Maria.

A 25-year-old Santa Maria man who went missing in Lopez Lake on Sunday afternoon was found deceased Monday, according to the San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Office.

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Non-Native ‘Australian Backyard Mosquito’ Detected on Santa Barbara’s Westside; Vector District Ramps Up Response - edhat The Mosquito & Vector Management District of Santa Barbara County has confirmed a non-native, aggressive daytime-biting mosquito.

The Mosquito & Vector Management District of Santa Barbara County confirmed the first local detections of the "Australian Backyard Mosquito," a non-native, aggressive daytime-biting mosquito, in the city’s Westside neighborhood.

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Governor Newsom Announces Financial Literacy in Schools, Signs Order to Strengthen Women’s Wealth - edhat California has announced a mandatory standalone, one-semester personal finance course for high-school students.

California is moving forward with a personal finance course in schools, while increasing access to wealth-building opportunities for women, Governor Gavin Newsom announced.

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Santa Barbara Waterfront Property, Home to Longstanding Chad’s Restaurant, Listed for $5.75 Million - edhat The waterfront property on Cabrillo Boulevard housing Chad’s restaurant has been listed for sale for $5.75 million.

The Santa Barbara waterfront property housing Chad's, located at 216 Cabrillo Blvd, has been listed for sale at $5.75 million.

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Sole Bidder Wants to Open Tavern-Style Restaurant at Anchor Rose Space; City Begins Lease Talks - edhat The concept is inspired by classic American harbor taverns, with an emphasis on a warm, intimate, and slightly dark atmosphere.

The Santa Barbara Harbor Commission has unanimously recommended lease negotiations for a new tavern-style restaurant at 113 Harbor Way, which previously housed Anchor Rose.

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Deputies Investigate Package Explosion at Carpinteria UPS Store; Nearby Businesses Evacuated - edhat The Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a package explosion at UPS Store in Carpinteria and has evacuated nearby stores.

The Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office and Bomb Squad confirm an explosion at a UPS Store in Carpinteria was due to a fire extinguisher in a package.

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