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An edhat reader captured video of a mountain lion roaming through Santa Barbara's Samarkand neighborhood on Friday at 7:00 a.m.

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Mountain Lion Caught on Camera in Santa Barbara's Samarkand Neighborhood - edhat
A large mountain lion was captured on video roaming through a Santa Barbara neighborhood on Friday morning.
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January 31, 2026 at 2:38 AM
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The County of Santa Barbara Health Department, in alignment with CDPH and partners of the West Coast Health Alliance, endorses the American Academy of Pediatrics’ 2026 Recommended Child and Adolescent Immunization Schedule.

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County Health Endorses American Academy Of Pediatrics 2026 Child And Adolescent Immunization Schedule - edhat
Santa Barbara County Health Department endorses American Academy of Pediatrics’ 2026 Recommended Child and Adolescent Immunization Schedule
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January 31, 2026 at 2:34 AM
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A new sparkling wine destination has popped open. Santa Barbara Bubbly Lounge has recently launched inside the historic El Paseo complex, offering California sparkling wines in an intimate setting within the Presidio Neighborhood.

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Downtown Santa Barbara Has a New Spot for Sparkling Wine Lovers - edhat
A new sparkling wine destination has popped open in downtown Santa Barbara, bringing a new cozy space to the city’s wine scene.
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January 31, 2026 at 2:30 AM
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California officials are moving to hold ICE-funded private detention centers financially accountable through a proposed state bill that would impose a 50% tax on their profits.

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California Targets ICE-Funded Private Detention Centers With Proposed 50% Profit Tax - edhat
California officials are moving to hold ICE-funded private detention centers financially accountable through a proposed state bill.
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January 31, 2026 at 2:22 AM
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On Tuesday the Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors approved ordinance amendments designed to make the planning and zoning system more efficient, predictable, and user-friendly.

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Santa Barbara County Approves Major Reforms to Streamline Planning and Zoning Permits - edhat
The Santa Barbara County Supervisors approved a set of ordinance amendments designed to make the planning and zoning system more efficient.
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January 31, 2026 at 2:06 AM
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Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested three suspects after responding to a report of suspicious circumstances in the parking lot of Goleta's Home Depot.

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Deputies Arrest Three Suspects Following Suspicious Activity at Goleta Home Depot - edhat
Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested three suspects after a report of suspicious circumstances at the Goleta Home Depot.
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January 30, 2026 at 1:46 AM
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Two suspects have been arrested following a report of gunshots on Bath Street in downtown Santa Barbara this afternoon.

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Report of Gunshots Closes Bath Street in Downtown Santa Barbara - edhat
A report of gunshots heard in downtown Santa Barbara closed a section of Bath Street on Thursday afternoon, January 29, 2026.
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January 30, 2026 at 1:40 AM
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Santa Barbara Sheriff’s Office detectives have arrested a Custody Sergeant following a criminal investigation that revealed significant timecard fraud.

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Santa Barbara County Custody Sergeant Arrested for Timecard Fraud Following Criminal Investigation - edhat
Santa Barbara Sheriff’s Office detectives arrested a Custody Sergeant following an investigation that revealed significant timecard fraud.
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January 29, 2026 at 11:03 PM
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Harder Stadium at UCSB made history this week as the U.S. Women’s National Team returned to Santa Barbara after 34 years to defeat Chile in an international friendly.

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Harder Stadium Makes History as USWNT Returns to Santa Barbara After 34 Years - edhat
Harder Stadium at UCSB made history on January 27, 2026, as the USWNT returned to Santa Barbara after 34 years to defeat Chile.
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January 29, 2026 at 11:02 PM
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Harder Stadium at UCSB made history this week as the U.S. Women’s National Team returned to Santa Barbara after 34 years to defeat Chile in an international friendly.

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Harder Stadium Makes History as USWNT Returns to Santa Barbara After 34 Years - edhat
Harder Stadium at UCSB made history on January 27, 2026, as the USWNT returned to Santa Barbara after 34 years to defeat Chile.
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January 29, 2026 at 11:00 PM
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Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s deputies arrested 70-year-old Chris Ernest Wiedmann of Carpinteria on Tuesday afternoon following a brief barricade situation at Birnam Wood Golf Club.

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Carpinteria Man Arrested Following Armed Standoff at Montecito Golf Course - edhat
Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s deputies arrested a Carpinteria man Tuesday following a brief barricade situation at Birnam Wood Golf Club.
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January 28, 2026 at 10:43 PM
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ICE agents confronted residents of Santa Barbara’s Eastside neighborhood this morning with video showing an agent shoving and pepper spraying a woman in the face.

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ICE Agents Confront Santa Barbara Eastside Residents with Pepper Spray, Santa Barbara Police Respond to Scene - edhat
ICE agents confronted residents of Santa Barbara's Eastside neighborhood deploying pepper spray on Wednesday morning.
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January 28, 2026 at 9:32 PM
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The Santa Barbara City Council narrowly approved housing and rent stabilization measures in a 4-3 vote during its meeting on Tuesday.

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Temporary Rent Freeze Moves Forward After 4-3 Santa Barbara City Council Vote - edhat
The Santa Barbara City Council narrowly approved housing and rent stabilization measures in a 4-3 vote on January 27, 2026.
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January 28, 2026 at 9:24 PM
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California has seized and destroyed more than $1.2 billion worth of illegal cannabis since 2022, as part of efforts to protect public safety and reinforce the state’s regulated cannabis market.

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Governor Gavin Newsom Announces California Destroyed $1.2 Billion in Illicit Cannabis Since 2022 - edhat
California has destroyed around $1.2 billion of illegal cannabis across the state since 2022, with the highest recorded in 2025.
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January 28, 2026 at 9:20 PM
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Santa Barbara Airport recorded the highest passenger footfall in 2025, with nearly 1.5 million passengers traveling, making it the busiest year in the airport’s history.

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More People Flew Through Santa Barbara Airport Than Ever Before in 2025, the Busiest Year on Record - edhat
According to figures released by Santa Barbara Airport, passenger traffic has steadily increased in recent years.
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January 28, 2026 at 9:17 PM
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California’s reputation for romantic dining experiences earned national recognition, with several restaurants featuring on OpenTable’s latest Top 100 Romantic Restaurants in America list.

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8 Most Romantic Restaurants in California for 2026, According to OpenTable - edhat
Eight California restaurants earned recognition in OpenTable’s 2026 Top 100 Romantic Restaurants in America.
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January 28, 2026 at 9:14 PM
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The John C. Mithun Foundation recently expressed interest through its partnership with the Friends of the Goleta Valley Library in supporting the children’s area interior design renovation project at Goleta Valley Library.

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Children’s Area at Goleta Valley Library Receives Generous Donation - edhat
The John C. Mithun Foundation donated to the children’s area interior design renovation project at Goleta Valley Library.
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January 28, 2026 at 9:12 PM
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Carpinteria residents and city officials raised alarms over a little-noticed “use by right” amendment tied to the Bailard housing project, warning that embedded rezoning language could significantly limit local oversight and bypass environmental review.

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Residents, Carpinteria City Officials Warn ‘Use by Right’ Amendment Could Limit Oversight of Bailard Project - edhat
Carpinteria residents and council raises the concerns over the “use by right” amendment related to the Bailard Housing Project.
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January 28, 2026 at 9:09 PM
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The owner of the Takashi Ramen restaurant in Goleta has turned to the community for support, seeking urgent financial assistance for her father’s cancer diagnosis.

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Takashi Ramen’s Owner Turns to Community Support as Father Battles Cancer - edhat
The owner of Goleta’s Takashi Ramen is seeking the community’s support as her father’s Stage III cancer diagnosis strains the business.
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January 28, 2026 at 9:06 PM
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Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s detectives arrested Ernest James Lattimer, 79 of Santa Maria, on multiple felony charges related to the sexual abuse of children connected to an in-home childcare facility and are urging additional survivors to come forward
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Man Connected to Santa Maria Daycare Arrested for Child Sexual Abuse, Detectives Seek Additional Survivors - edhat
A Santa Maria man has been arrested for sexual abuse of children and are urging any additional survivors to come forward.
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January 28, 2026 at 9:01 PM
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Starting today, Santa Barbara County has closed a section of the east end of Goleta Beach County Park for beach operations involving sediment from the Goleta Slough watersheds.

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Goleta Beach County Park Section to Close for Beach Operations Starting Wednesday - edhat
Due to the recent storms, Santa Barbara County will close a section of the east end of Goleta Beach County Park on January 28, 2026.
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January 27, 2026 at 11:09 PM
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The Santa Barbara Unified Board of Trustees announced it will convene on February 10 to learn about junior high school master schedule options.

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SB Unified Board to Discuss Junior High Master Schedule Options - edhat
The Santa Barbara Unified Board of Trustees will convene on February 10 to learn about junior high school master schedule options.
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January 27, 2026 at 11:05 PM
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Thousands of residents gathered to participate in a candlelight vigil last night in Santa Barbara to mourn the deaths of Alex Pretti and Renee Good, and protest against the recent actions of federal agents.

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Candlelight Vigil to Mourn Alex Pretti, Renee Good Draws Thousands of Residents in Santa Barbara - edhat
Nearly 2,000 people gathered in Santa Barbara to mourn the killings of Alex Pretti and Renee Good in Minneapolis by federal agents.
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January 27, 2026 at 10:59 PM
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Prince Harry joined the co-founder of Watch Duty for a visit to fire stations in Santa Barbara where firefighters shared what goes into emergency response.

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Prince Harry Visits Santa Barbara Fire Stations with Watch Duty CEO to Support First Responders - edhat
Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, joined Watch Duty Co-founder and CEO John Mills for a visit to local fire stations in Santa Barbara.
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January 27, 2026 at 10:54 PM
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The Carpinteria City Council introduced updated rules for bicycles and e-bikes to improve safety for pedestrians and riders on city streets and sidewalks.

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New E-Bike Rules Coming to Carpinteria Streets and Sidewalks - edhat
The Carpinteria City Council approved the ordinance 795 aim to improve safety on streets and sidewalks through new rules for e-bikes.
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January 27, 2026 at 10:51 PM