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California’s holiday season is in the spotlight this year, with two Christmas markets in the state appearing among the top 10 most popular ones in the country, according to a new study.

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California Secures Two Spots on America’s Most Popular Christmas Markets List - edhat
Cambria and Solvang featured in the top 10 most popular Christmas markets list in a new study compiled by Winna.
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November 29, 2025 at 4:32 AM
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The Mosquito and Vector Management District of Santa Barbara County is alerting residents that several individuals in the Greater Los Angeles area have contracted Dengue, a virus spread by mosquitoes.

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The Mosquito and Vector Management District of Santa Barbara County Alerts Residents to Mosquito-Borne Dengue Virus Infections in Los Angeles County - edhat
The Mosquito and Vector Management District of Santa Barbara County wants to alert residents that several individuals in the Greater Los Angeles area have contracted Dengue, a virus spread by mosquito...
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November 29, 2025 at 4:18 AM
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Southwest Airlines announced it will offer a direct flight from Santa Barbara to San Diego beginning August 4, 2026.

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Southwest Airlines to Launch Daily San Diego Flights from Santa Barbara - edhat
Southwest Airlines will launch a daily San Diego-Santa Barbara flight from August 2026, expanding its Southern California service.
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November 28, 2025 at 11:52 PM
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UC Santa Barbara will host ParalympicsGB ahead of the LA 2028 Paralympic Games. The team’s Preparation Camp at UCSB is expected to be one of its largest ever. A contract signing was held on campus Friday, Nov. 21.

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ParalympicsGB Makes UCSB its Training Base For LA 2028 - edhat
UC Santa Barbara will host ParalympicsGB ahead of the LA 2028 Paralympic Games. The team’s Preparation Camp at UCSB is expected to be one of its largest ever.
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November 28, 2025 at 11:49 PM
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Santa Barbara’s rich historical past can be experienced not just in its museums, but also in hotels that have stood the test of time. Here are 7 historic Santa Barbara hotels that still welcome guests.

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7 Historic Santa Barbara Hotels That Still Welcome Guests - edhat
Explore seven historic hotels in the Santa Barbara area that have withstood the test of time and still greet visitors.
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November 28, 2025 at 11:43 PM
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The Downtown Santa Barbara Improvement Association (DSBIA) released statistics detailing the progress of its downtown beautification initiative, launched in September 2025.

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DSBIA Releases New Cleanup Statistics as Downtown Santa Barbara Beautification Initiative Grows - edhat
As part of DSBIA’s downtown beautification project, roads are being pressure washed, trash is collected and graffiti is being removed.
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November 28, 2025 at 11:39 PM
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The United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW) Local 770 announced on Tuesday that Santa Cruz Market employees reached a tentative agreement with management following negotiations and called off a planned strike ahead of Thanksgiving and the holiday season
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Santa Cruz Market Workers Call Off Planned Strike After Reaching Tentative Agreement - edhat
Santa Cruz market workers in Goleta and Santa Barbara have reached a tentative agreement ending the strike.
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November 28, 2025 at 11:35 PM
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Two cannabis projects that generated stiff neighborhood opposition in the western Carpinteria Valley were quietly abandoned for good this fall.

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In boom-to-bust industry, two controversial pot operations are now history - edhat
An embattled Carpinteria Valley growing operation and a planned dispensary both fizzle out, Island Breeze Farms and The Roots pot shop.
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November 28, 2025 at 11:29 PM
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Small Business Saturday is dedicated to supporting local businesses during the biggest shopping time of the year. This is the perfect opportunity to contribute to the local Santa Barbara area economy.

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Support Small Business Saturday in Santa Barbara: Shop Local with these Downtown Deals - edhat
Support small and local businesses in Santa Barbara during "Small Business Saturday" with these downtown deals.
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November 28, 2025 at 11:25 PM
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Were you curious what was going on in Santa Barbara on Thanksgiving in 1868? We were, so here’s the top stories from "The Santa Barbara Post."

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What was going on in Santa Barbara on Thanksgiving in 1868? - edhat
What was happening on Thanksgiving in Santa Barbara over 150 years ago? Check out the top holiday headlines from 1868.
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November 28, 2025 at 11:18 PM
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The Garden Street Dog is feeling grateful this weekend. Colorful decorations were made by the students of Roosevelt Elementary School.

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Garden Street Dog: Gratitude - edhat
The Garden Street Dog is counting blessings this Thanksgiving holiday with help from students at Roosevelt Elementary School.
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November 28, 2025 at 11:13 PM
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Edhat readers share photos of the rainbows over Santa Barbara and post rainstorm views from last week.

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Santa Barbara Rainbows from the Storm - edhat
Edhat readers share photos of the rainbows over Santa Barbara  and post rainstorm views from last week.
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November 24, 2025 at 9:59 PM
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California Assembly and Senate leaders heard directly from farmers in Ventura County who are innovating and succeeding, and discussed ways to support workers and deliver solutions that continue to uplift the agricultural sector during rising food prices.

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California Lawmakers Visit Ventura County Farm as Federal Policies Cause Rising Food Prices - edhat
California Assembly and Senate leaders heard directly from farmers in Ventura County who are innovating and succeeding, and discussed ways to support workers and deliver solutions that continue to upl...
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November 24, 2025 at 9:56 PM
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More than 50 years ago, an infamous oil spill in Santa Barbara defined California’s history and shaped the way the world responds to ecological disasters.

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Remember When Oil Darkened Santa Barbara’s Beaches in 1969, and How the Coast Reclaimed Its Beauty - edhat
More than 50 years since the oil spill near Santa Barbara, a look back at one of the worst ecological disasters in the country.
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November 24, 2025 at 9:52 PM
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California Highway Patrol issued two citations last week after interrupting a 121 mph race between a BMW and a Kia on Highway 101 near Carpinteria.

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CHP Cites BMW and Kia Drivers for Racing Near Carpinteria - edhat
CHP officers interrupted a race between a BMW and a Kia on Highway 101 in Carpinteria on Wednesday, November 19, 2025.
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November 24, 2025 at 9:44 PM
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Delta Air Lines will be removing its direct flights between Atlanta and Santa Barbara on January 19, 2026.

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Santa Barbara Loses its Longest Route as Delta Airlines Cancels Atlanta Service - edhat
Delta announces the end of its Atlanta-Santa Barbara route with the last direct flights in January.
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November 24, 2025 at 9:32 PM
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Santa Barbara Police responded to the Loreto Plaza off Upper State Street on Saturday evening after a vehicle crashed into the Big and Tall Store.

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Vehicle Crashes into Big and Tall Store on Upper State Street - edhat
A blue Ford Flex crashed into the Big and Tall store on Upper State Street in the Loreto Plaza on Saturday evening.
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November 24, 2025 at 9:28 PM
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UC Regents approved the scope, design and budget for UC Santa Barbara’s East Campus Student Housing Project, which will provide 1,688 beds on the university’s main campus.

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New Student Housing Projects at UCSB Progressing on Schedule - edhat
The UC Regents approved the scope, design and budget for UC Santa Barbara’s East Campus Student Housing Project.
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November 24, 2025 at 9:24 PM
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Sansum Clinic/Sutter Health will receive a $1 million donation to help support the recruitment of physicians and surgeons to the area.

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$1 Million Gift to Sansum Clinic, Now Part of Sutter Health, Energizes Physician Housing & Recruitment in Santa Barbara - edhat
Sansum Clinic, now Sutter Health, received $1 million to help support the recruitment of physicians and surgeons to the organization.
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November 24, 2025 at 9:20 PM
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The District Attorney of San Luis Obispo County released a statement on the eight-year jail sentence of a Santa Maria man who stabbed and killed a victim in Pismo Beach in 2024.

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San Luis Obispo County DA Explains of Recent Sentence in Pismo Beach Stabbing Death - edhat
Consistent with our ethical duty, a prosecutor can only pursue charges that they believe in good faith can be proven beyond a reasonable doubt, unanimously to a jury, with admissible […]
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November 24, 2025 at 9:16 PM
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Santa Barbara Humane is celebrating a major milestone with its 2,000th adoption of the year. The milestone was reached when Rayne Drop, a 6-week-old longhaired calico kitten, was adopted from the Santa Maria campus this month.

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Santa Barbara Humane Reaches 2,000th Adoption of the Year - edhat
Santa Barbara Humane is celebrating a major milestone today with its 2,000th adoption of the year, a kitten named Rayne Drop.
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November 24, 2025 at 9:12 PM
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Researchers at UC Santa Barbara have proposed a cyst-targeted therapy that could interrupt the runaway growth of Polycystic kidney disease (PKD).

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A ‘Magic Bullet’ For Polycystic Kidney Disease in the Making - edhat
Researchers at UC Santa Barbara have proposed a cyst-targeted therapy that could interrupt the runaway growth of these sacs by leveraging the target specificity of the right monoclonal antibodies — la...
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November 24, 2025 at 9:09 PM
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Visitors to The Santa Barbara Museum of Art are glowing with excitement experiencing two major exhibitions of coveted Impressionist and 19th-Century art, considered among the most popular and beautiful ever created.

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An Afternoon Delight For Every Monet & Matisse Lover - edhat
Families & Friends Welcomed to Savor Unique Collection of French Impressionist & More at SBMA Visitors to The Santa Barbara Museum of Art are glowing with excitement experiencing two major […]
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November 24, 2025 at 9:04 PM
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Pascucci, a longtime staple of downtown Santa Barbara, announced it will be closing in mid-February 2026 after more than three decades in business due to financial challenges in the current economy.

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Pascucci to Close After 32 Years in Downtown Santa Barbara, Citing Financial Strain - edhat
Pascucci noted that rising financial pressures and unstable business made it impossible to continue at the restaurant’s new location.
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November 24, 2025 at 9:00 PM
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The Santa Barbara Zoo announced two new white-handed gibbons, Chanee and Mel, have joined Gibbon Island. The species is classified as Endangered by the International Union for Conservation of Nature.

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Santa Barbara Zoo Welcomes Two Endangered White-Handed Gibbons to Gibbon Island - edhat
The Santa Barbara Zoo announced on November 14, 2025, that two new white-handed gibbons, Chanee and Mel, have joined Gibbon Island.
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November 24, 2025 at 8:56 PM