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SpaceX Launches 25 Starlink Satellites from Vandenberg; More Launches Set This Month - edhat SpaceX launched 25 Starlink internet satellites to low-Earth orbit at 7:00 a.m. on March 8, 2026 from Vandenberg Space Force Base.

SpaceX launched 25 Starlink internet satellites to low-Earth orbit at 7:00 a.m. on Sunday from Vandenberg Space Force Base with three more launches scheduled this month.

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Dos Pueblos High School tips the scales to victory in 2026 Santa Barbara County Mock Trial Competition - edhat Dos Pueblos High School claimed first for the fifth consecutive year, defeating San Marcos High School in the county's mock trial competition.

The 43rd annual Mock Trial Competition unfolded over two weekends at the Santa Barbara County Courthouse. Dos Pueblos High School claimed first place for the fifth consecutive year, defeating San Marcos High School.

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Prescribed Pile Burns in South County This Week - edhat The Santa Barbara County Fire Department plans to conduct prescribed fire pile burns in the San Antonio Creek area from March 9-20.

The Santa Barbara County Fire Department plans to conduct prescribed fire pile burns in the San Antonio Creek area over a two-week period from March 9-20, as conditions allow.

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Jamaican Restaurant Opens on State Street After Years as Delivery Service in Santa Barbara - edhat A new Jamaican restaurant has opened in downtown Santa Barbara, adding Caribbean flavors to the State Street dining scene.

Kool Runninz SB, a Jamaican food delivery service that has operated in Santa Barbara for nearly a decade, recently opened its first physical location at 409 State Street.

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Small Garage Fire in Montecito Quickly Contained - edhat Montecito Firefighters knocked down a structure fire in the 1300 block of School House Road within 13 minutes on Saturday.

Montecito Firefighters knocked down a structure fire within 13 minutes on Saturday. Fire crews responded to the 1300 block of School House Road around 1:34 p.m. after receiving 911 calls.

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Santa Barbara’s La Cantina Announces Closure, Teases New Concept - edhat La Cantina, the Mexican restaurant and bar in Santa Barbara, has closed permanently and will reopen with a new concept this spring.

La Cantina, a casual bar and restaurant off Turnpike, announced it has permanently closed effective February 28, 2026. The restaurant said it will return with a new concept this spring.

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California Gas Prices Spike to Highest Level in Nearly Two Years - edhat California gas prices surged to $5.20 per gallon, even as national prices climbed above $3 amid geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.

Drivers in California are witnessing a surge in gas prices as geopolitical tensions grow. The average price of regular gasoline in California on March 9 was $5.20 per gallon, while the national average totaled $3.47 per gallon.

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Expect Highway 101 Closures and Traffic Controls in Santa Barbara and Montecito - edhat Construction will continue from March 8 through March 21 as work progresses across both the Santa Barbara South and Montecito segments.

Several ramps along Highway 101 in Santa Barbara and Montecito will remain closed through spring 2026 as construction continues on freeway lanes, safety barriers, and bridge improvements as part of the ongoing widening project.

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Missing Kayaker Off Santa Barbara Coast Located - edhat A kayaker was reported missing off the coast of Santa Barbara and was later discovered safely at his hotel room.

Santa Barbara Police announced a kayaker that was reported missing on Saturday evening was found safe at a local hotel.

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Santa Barbara County Animal Control Seize 58 Birds in Lompoc Cockfighting Investigation - edhat Santa Barbara County Animal Control seized 58 birds as part of a cockfighting investigation in areas of rural Lompoc.

Santa Barbara County Animal Control seized 58 birds as part of a cockfighting investigation in areas of rural Lompoc.

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Victim Hospitalized After Downtown Santa Barbara Stabbing; Suspects at Large - edhat A person was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries after a stabbing early Friday in downtown Santa Barbara.

A person was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries after a stabbing early this morning in downtown Santa Barbara. Police received a report of an assault with a deadly weapon at about 1:44 a.m. in the first block of West Ortega Street.

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Lockdown at Carpinteria’s Aliso School Lifted After Report of Handgun Turns Out to be False Alarm - edhat Aliso Elementary School in Carpinteria briefly went into lockdown after a report of people with a handgun on the nearby railroad tracks.

Aliso Elementary School in Carpinteria briefly went into lockdown this morning after a report of people with a handgun on the nearby railroad tracks, but deputies quickly determined there was no firearm.

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Santa Barbara Man Arrested After Eastside Vehicle Pursuit Ends in Crash - edhat A 22-year-old Santa Barbara resident was arrested after a brief vehicle pursuit through the Eastside ended with an SUV crashing into a tree.

A 22-year-old Santa Barbara resident was arrested Thursday night after a brief vehicle pursuit through the Eastside ended with an SUV crashing into a tree, according to the Santa Barbara Police Department.

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10 Best Places To See Wildflowers in California for Spring Blooms - edhat From desert valleys to coastal cliffs, these 20 California destinations offer spectacular spring wildflower displays.

The arrival of spring in California is marked by vivid bursts of color across its landscapes. Here are the top 10 areas to see wildflowers for spring blooms in the Golden State.

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Local Favorite Home Plate Grill in Goleta Announces Permanent Closure - edhat The restaurant’s final day of operation will be March 31, 2026, ending nearly a decade in business after opening in 2016.

The longtime Goleta restaurant Home Plate Grill has announced it will permanently close later this month. The restaurant’s final day of operation will be March 31, 2026, ending nearly a decade in business after opening in 2016.

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Why Californians Still Have to Change Their Clocks for Daylight Saving Time in 2026 - edhat California will move its clocks forward by one hour on Sunday, March 8, as Daylight Saving Time (DST) begins across the US.

California will move its clocks forward by one hour on Sunday as Daylight Saving Time begins across the US. This change will take effect at 2 a.m., when clocks advance to 3 a.m.

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Santa Barbara judge rules against company that turned to Trump for help restarting pipeline - edhat A Santa Barbara judge ruled the Trump admin's intervention wasn’t enough to let Sable Offshore restart an oil pipeline shut after a 2015 spill

A Santa Barbara judge intends to rule against Sable Offshore Corp.’s bid to restart a pipeline that spilled thousands of barrels of crude into the Pacific 11 years ago – dealing a blow to the attempt to use the Trump Admin to get around CA regulators.

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Popular California-Based Discount Grocery Chain to Close Dozens of Stores - edhat Discount grocery chain Grocery Outlet will close several underperforming stores as part of an optimization strategy to improve profitability.

Discount grocery chain Grocery Outlet is planning to close several underperforming stores as part of an optimization strategy to improve profitability, according to the company’s latest earnings release.

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Governor Gavin Newsom Announces $2 Million in Innovation Grants for California Startups - edhat California was the first state to directly invest in innovation-focused businesses owned by diverse founders, according to Newsom's office.

California will distribute more than $2 million in innovation grants to 37 startups across 17 counties — including Santa Barbara and Ventura — to support the development of new technologies and business solutions, Governor Gavin Newsom announced.

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New Warehouse and R&D Building Proposed Near Funk Zone Moves Forward - edhat The Santa Barbara Architectural Board of Review advanced a 32,800-sq ft warehouse and R&D building proposal near the Funk Zone and East Beach.

The City of Santa Barbara Architectural Board of Review voted to move forward with a proposal to construct a new warehouse and research and development (R&D) building near the Funk Zone and East Beach.

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Santa Barbara Eyes New Tax on Property Sales Over $3 Million - edhat The proposed tax is being considered as part of a broader effort to address the $14.6 million deficit in the next fiscal year.

The Santa Barbara City Council has moved forward with discussions on a proposed Real Property Transfer Tax that could appear on the November 2026 ballot as city leaders address a projected $14.6 million budget deficit.

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California Homeowners Staying in Their Houses Longer Than Most in US, Study Finds - edhat California homeowners are keeping their homes for longer than the national average, led by Los Angeles, new data from Redfin shows.

Homeowners across the U.S. are increasingly staying in their houses longer than they used to, with California showing the longest homeowner tenure, according to a recent study by Redfin.

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Montecito Fire Chief David Neels Announces Retirement - edhat Montecito Fire Chief David Neels announced his upcoming retirement at the end of March, after 36 years of dedicated service to public safety.

Montecito Fire Chief David Neels has announced his upcoming retirement at the end of March, after 36 years of dedicated service to public safety. Chief Neels has served as Montecito Fire Chief since 2023. His last day as Fire Chief will be March 31.

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Southern California Braces for Powerful Santa Ana Winds This Weekend With Gusts Up to 65 Mph - edhat Southern California is expected to experience strong Santa Ana winds this week, bringing powerful gusts, hazardous travel conditions.

Southern California is expected to experience strong Santa Ana winds this week, bringing powerful gusts, hazardous travel conditions, and the possibility of power outages in mountain and coastal areas.

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Regional Energy Program Could Bring $7 Million to Santa Barbara County - edhat Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors has approved the regional 3C REN energy plan that is expected to bring $7 million to the county.

The Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved support for a regional energy efficiency program expected to bring about $7 million to the county through the Tri-County Regional Energy Network (3C REN).

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Despite Public Pushback Spring Fest in Isla Vista Gets Green Light - edhat The Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved Spring Fest in Isla Vista as a safer alternative to Deltopia.

The Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved an outdoor festival license for Spring Fest in Isla Vista amid public concerns that the event could serve as an alternative to the controversial gathering known as Deltopia.

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Hiker airlifted after allergic reaction to fire ants on Lower Tangerine Falls trail - edhat A hiker was airlifted to a hospital Tuesday morning after suffering an allergic reaction to fire ants on the Lower Tangerine Falls trail.

A hiker was airlifted to a hospital Tuesday morning after suffering an allergic reaction to fire ants on the Lower Tangerine Falls trail, according to the Montecito Fire Department.

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Santa Barbara landlords group takes legal action to overturn city’s temporary rent freeze - edhat Santa Barbara Rental Property Association is taking legal action to invalidate the city’s temporary rent increase moratorium.

The Santa Barbara Rental Property Association is taking legal action to invalidate the city’s temporary rent increase moratorium and to halt work on a planned permanent rent stabilization program.

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Views of the Blood Moon Lunar Eclipse from Santa Barbara - edhat Edhat readers capture photos of the rare Blood Moon lunar eclipse seen from Santa Barbara on March 4, 2026.

Edhat readers share photos of the rare blood moon that was scheduled to peak at 3:33 a.m. Tuesday morning, March 3.

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Downtown Santa Barbara to Celebrate Grand Opening of “Downtown Eats” with Ribbon Cutting Ceremony - edhat The Downtown Santa Barbara Improvement Association invites the community to celebrate the grand opening and ribbon cutting of Downtown Eats.

The Downtown Santa Barbara Improvement Association invites the community to celebrate the grand opening and ribbon cutting of Downtown Eats today at 4:00 pm at 634 State Street, inside M.Special Brewery.

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