Researchers from UC Santa Barbara’s Benioff Ocean Science Laboratory and local partners in San Francisco have unveiled new technology in their ongoing efforts to prevent whales and oceangoing vessels from colliding in and near the busy San Francisco Bay. www.edhat.com/news/new-ai-... #edhat #SBnews

A gray wolf was spotted in Sequoia National Park in California, marking the animal’s presence in the region after more than a century. www.edhat.com/california/n... #edhat #CAnews

SLO Sheriff released new details about a recent search at the Arroyo Grande property of Susan Flores tied to the murder of Kristin Smart, saying investigators recovered “several items” of evidentiary value but did not find human remains. www.edhat.com/slo/news/slo... #edhat #SBnews

During a hearing on May 13, the California Coastal Commission voted to allow UC Santa Barbara to move forward with construction plans as part of their East campus housing project. www.edhat.com/news/califor... #edhat #SBnews

The Goleta Police Department and the Buellton Police Department Traffic Units issued 157 citations during the month of April to drivers who violated the state’s hands-free cell phone law. www.edhat.com/news/santa-b... #edhat #SBnews

The City of Santa Barbara Public Works Department is continuing paving improvements along the Anacapa Street corridor, from Micheltorena Street to Cota Street, as part of a long-planned effort to restore and enhance roadway conditions. www.edhat.com/news/city-of... #edhat #SBnews

The Santa Barbara County Education Office recognizes the dedicated individuals from schools across our county who make campuses safe, beautiful, and welcoming spaces. www.edhat.com/news/above-b... #edhat #SBnews

Firefighters continued suppression efforts today on the Foothill Fire, which is now estimated at 462 acres with 10% containment, according to a 7:00 a.m. update from Santa Barbara County Fire. www.edhat.com/news/foothil... #edhat #SBnews

The Santa Rosa Island Fire remained active on its eastern half, with firefighters strengthening lines along key roads and preparing to defend historic structures as additional personnel and equipment arrived today. www.edhat.com/news/santa-r... #edhat #SBnews

A 19-year-old Goleta man was arrested Tuesday night on arson-related charges after a vegetation fire ignited in the 900 block of Farren Road near Winchester Canyon. www.edhat.com/news/goleta-... #edhat #SBnews

Dressed in their Fiesta finest, more than 100 of our best friends brought cheers from the large crowd gathered as the inaugural Old Spanish Days Fiesta Dog Parade became a huge success Saturday morning. www.edhat.com/news/the-fir... #edhat #SBnews

From June 19 to 21, locals and visitors will take over the streets of Santa Barbara for its 52nd annual summer solstice celebration. www.edhat.com/news/the-san... #edhat #SBnews

A whale watching group with Pacific Offshore Expeditions (POE) saw a group of 20 orcas, also referred to as killer whales, near the northern Channel Islands on Sunday. www.edhat.com/ventura/news... #edhat #SBnews

The Santa Barbara International Film Festival and the Santa Barbara Zoo are teaming up to present Zoovies, a three-part outdoor family film series on the Zoo’s Hilltop. www.edhat.com/news/sbiff-s... #edhat #SBnews

Santa Barbara County Fire Department’s Helicopter 964 airlifted 11 National Park Service employees from Santa Rosa Island on Sunday as a wind-driven wildfire advanced toward their housing. www.edhat.com/news/helicop... #edhat #SBnews

Santa Barbara County Fire Department and allied agencies rescued two people Sunday after rising tides trapped them against coastal rocks near the 6700 block of Del Playa Drive in Isla Vista. www.edhat.com/news/two-res... #edhat #SBnews

Emergency crews rescued a paraglider from a coastal bluff in the More Mesa Open Space area on Saturday after a high-angle rope operation. www.edhat.com/news/paragli... #edhat #SBnews

High above Goleta is an historic monument, carved into the sandstone mountain, celebrating the memory of the old stagecoach days. This monument is known by locals as Slippery Rock. www.edhat.com/news/goleta-... #edhat #SBnews

Edhat readers report an oily mess at Coal Oil Point in Isla Vista this past weekend. www.edhat.com/news/oily-me... #edhat #SBnews

The 40th Annual I Madonnari Street Painting Festival invites the public to experience this one-of-a-kind, free event, featuring more than 150 large-scale chalk artworks, live music, local food, and hands-on creative experiences for all ages this weekend. www.edhat.com/news/40th-an... #edhat #SBnews

The Santa Barbara Police Department is urging residents to take precautions after two mountain lion sightings were reported within the past week, both captured in the Mission Creek area and the 800 block of Bath Street. www.edhat.com/news/multipl... #edhat #SBnews

Reyes Coca-Cola Bottling will shut down its Ventura facility on July 10, affecting 85 employees and marking the latest consolidation move by the regional Coca-Cola manufacturer. www.edhat.com/news/reyes-c... #edhat #SBnews

The City of Solvang has brought back its popular four-legged fire crews ahead of the fire season. The city has unleashed herds of goats at the Hans Christian Andersen Park as a fire-control tool. www.edhat.com/news/solvang... #edhat #SBnews

The Santa Barbara Unified School District and Westmont College announce a $2.4 million award to launch a new residency program providing tuition funds for students seeking a teaching credential and position in California public schools. www.edhat.com/news/sb-unif... #edhat #SBnews

A new kind of consignment experience has taken root on State Street. Neighbor Neighbor, now open at 801 State Street, offers a thoughtfully curated mix of secondhand clothing for women, men, and children. www.edhat.com/news/neighbo... #edhat #SBnews

Cory Bantilan, the chief aide to retiring Santa Maria Supervisor Steve Lavagnino, has received nearly $36,000 from pot interests for his 5th District Santa Barbara County Supervisor's race. www.edhat.com/news/cannabi... #edhat #SBnews

Santa Barbara County has one of the lowest firearm death rates in California, according to recently released data. www.edhat.com/news/santa-b... #edhat #SBnews

Santa Barbara County prosecutors have filed multiple felony charges against Mitchell Grant Grote, 30, in connection with a May 8 incident near La Cumbre Mall in which a Santa Barbara police officer was struck in the head by a pellet projectile. www.edhat.com/news/distric... #edhat #SBnews

It is no secret that Santa Barbara is known for its vibrant beer and dining culture, and its breweries have played a significant role in cementing this reputation. Here are ten of the top breweries to visit in Santa Barbara. www.edhat.com/news/best-br... #edhat #SBnews

Beaches in Southern California are witnessing an unprecedented rise in sightings of juvenile great white sharks this spring. www.edhat.com/california/n... #edhat #CAnews

United Boys & Girls Clubs of Santa Barbara County will once again provide free summer meals to children and teens throughout Santa Barbara County as part of the Summer Food Service Program. www.edhat.com/news/united-... #edhat #SBnews

The Robert Mehrabian College of Engineering at UC Santa Barbara will launch the university’s first fully online master’s degree program, an expansion of UCSB’s engineering curriculum designed for working professionals. www.edhat.com/news/college... #edhat #SBnews

“El Mercadito Creativo,” a new Oaxaca-inspired asphalt art installation at the intersection of Carrillo Street and State Street, will be unveiled with a public ribbon-cutting and celebration on Sunday from 2 to 4 p.m. www.edhat.com/news/ribbon-... #edhat #SBnews

California’s tourism industry reached a new milestone in 2025. Gov Newsom said that statewide travel spending reached a record high of $158.9 billion, reinforcing California’s position as the No. 1 travel destination in the country. www.edhat.com/california/n... #edhat #CAnews

A Carpinteria man who worked as an in-home caregiver has been arrested on multiple felony charges related to alleged elder financial abuse, and Sheriff’s detectives are asking the public for information about possible additional victims. www.edhat.com/news/carpint... #edhat #SBnews

Residents may see and hear low-flying drones and helicopters over local neighborhoods in the coming weeks as SoCal Edison conducts aerial inspections of electrical equipment as part of its wildfire prevention and mitigation program www.edhat.com/news/socal-e... #edhat #SBnews

Lompoc’s Mayor and residents are asking the state to allow them to fish at Surf Beach again. The discussion resurfaced after locals learned that the California Fish and Game Commission was holding a hearing on the topic. www.edhat.com/news/lompoc-... #edhat #SBnews

Amazon will stop selling e-bikes in California that exceed the state’s speed limits. The decision came after California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued a consumer alert to the company. www.edhat.com/california/n... #edhat #CAnews

Students from Dos Pueblos High School’s award-winning DPNews program earned top recognition at the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Pacific Southwest Chapter Student Production Awards. www.edhat.com/news/dpnews-... #edhat #SBnews

Riviera Music, a new addition to the city’s music scene, is offering local musicians and music enthusiasts more than just a place to buy gear; it also offers lessons and recording services all under the same roof. www.edhat.com/news/riviera... #edhat #SBnews

SLO Sheriff said Saturday it has concluded its court-authorized search of the property in the 500 block of East Branch Street tied to Susan Flores and did not recover the remains of Kristin Smart. www.edhat.com/slo/news/slo... #edhat

Volunteers and local groups cleared approximately 775 pounds of trash and fishing gear from Chinese Harbor on Santa Cruz Island. www.edhat.com/news/volunte... #edhat #SBnews

Elings Park has raised the final $200,000 needed to unlock a $1 million pledge for major renovations to the three playing fields at its Castagnola Softball Complex. www.edhat.com/news/elings-... #edhat #SBnews

The Santa Barbara District Attorney's Office is alerting the public to a bank-related scam in which victims are told there is an internal investigation at their financial institution and that their funds are at risk. www.edhat.com/news/distric... #edhat #SBnews

Santa Barbara City firefighters extinguished a structure fire on Laguna Street in downtown Santa Barbara on Monday afternoon. www.edhat.com/news/structu... #edhat #SBnews

All 26 crew members were rescued Monday morning after a fire broke out on Platform Habitat, an offshore oil and gas platform roughly 7.5 nautical miles off the Carpinteria coast in the Santa Barbara Channel. www.edhat.com/news/fire-er... #edhat #SBnews

UC Santa Barbara Police issued a Timely Warning Sunday after receiving a report of a violent sexual assault that occurred in campus housing late Saturday night. edhat.com/news/ucsb-is... #edhat #UCSB

A middle-aged woman was found unresponsive on the sand near 600 E. Cabrillo Blvd. late Saturday afternoon, prompting a death investigation by the Santa Barbara Police Department. www.edhat.com/news/middle-... #edhat #SBnews

Sheriff’s detectives have arrested 42-year-old Joshua Daniel Luft of Santa Barbara in connection with a child sexual abuse investigation and are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying any additional victims or witnesses. www.edhat.com/news/santa-b... #edhat #SBnews

The California Multi-Agency Monarch and Pollinator Collaborative has published a report detailing priority conservation actions and research needs for the western monarch butterfly. www.edhat.com/california/n... #edhat #CAnews