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Indivisible Santa Barbara is mobilizing community action with a rally on Saturday to protest both the death of a woman during an ICE operation in Minneapolis and recent U.S. military actions in Venezuela.

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Group to Hold Protest in Santa Barbara Over ICE Shooting in Minnesota and US Intervention in Venezuela - edhat
Indivisible Santa Barbara is organizing a protest rally on January 10 and 11, 2026, following the ICE killing of a woman in Minnesota.
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January 9, 2026 at 9:20 PM
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An Oxnard woman has been sentenced to two years in state prison for a vehicle collision that resulted in the death of a Santa Paula man near Montecito in 2023.

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Oxnard Woman Sentenced to Prison for 2023 Vehicular Manslaughter in Montecito - edhat
Ricki Newton, 24 of Oxnard, was sentenced to 2 years in State Prison for gross vehicular manslaughter from a 2023 Montecito crash.
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January 9, 2026 at 9:15 PM
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A recent ranking of the 30 most peaceful places to live in California lists several Central Coast locations, including three cities in San Luis Obispo County and two in Ventura County.

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These San Luis Obispo and Ventura County Cities Rank Among California’s Most Peaceful Places to Live - edhat
Money Inc released a list of the 30 most peaceful cities in California, where three cities from SLO and two from Ventura made the list.
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January 9, 2026 at 9:07 PM
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The National Weather Service has issued a high surf advisory for Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo County beaches, effective through Friday evening.

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High Surf Advisory Issued for Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo County Beaches - edhat
A high surf advisory has been issued for Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo county beaches, which will be in effect through Friday.
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January 9, 2026 at 9:00 PM
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Drover’s Doughnuts has announced the opening of a new Goleta location. The Santa Ynez-based shop will hold its grand opening at 5745 Calle Real on January 17.

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Popular Santa Ynez Valley-Based Doughnut and Coffee Shop Opening in Goleta - edhat
Drover’s Doughnuts is holding the grand opening on January 17 at its 5745 Calle Real store in Goleta from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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January 9, 2026 at 8:56 PM
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Macher has closed its Santa Ynez location, the general store announced this week. Located in the Bohlinger Building at 1090 Edison Street, store closed on Monday.

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Macher Announces Closure of Santa Ynez Store - edhat
Macher, the general store, has closed its Santa Ynez store, while its Goleta and Carpinteria stores will remain open.
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January 9, 2026 at 8:50 PM
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The community is invited to attend Raising Our Light, tonight at 6 p.m. at Montecito Union School to remember the eighth anniversary of the deadly debris flow that killed 23 people in Montecito.

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In Remembrance: January 9, 2018 - edhat
On the eighth anniversary of the deadly debris flow that killed 23 people in Montecito, we commemorate the disaster's victims with a short documentary recounting the catastrophe.
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January 9, 2026 at 8:45 PM
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California could face a roughly $160M gap in federal transportation funding after the Trump administration announced it would withhold money from the state, citing the state’s failure to revoke thousands of improperly issued commercial trucking licenses.

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California Could Face $160 Million Gap as Trump Administration Announces Transportation Fund Withholding - edhat
California could face $160 million gap in federal transportation funding after the Trump administration announced it would withhold funds.
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January 8, 2026 at 9:36 PM
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Santa Ynez Valley will bring back its annual Restaurant Weeks this January, offering two weeks of special dining experiences highlighting the region’s food and wine scene.

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Santa Ynez Valley Restaurant Weeks Bring Dining and Wine Specials in January - edhat
Santa Ynez Valley will bring back its annual Restaurant Weeks this January, offering two weeks of special dining experiences.
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January 8, 2026 at 9:31 PM
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A Los Angeles County man has been identified as the victim who drowned in a Santa Barbara area creek during heavy rain on Saturday. Rosauro Vasquez, 61 years old of Downey, was swept away while attempting to cross in his pickup truck.

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Los Angeles County Man Identified as Victim in Santa Barbara Creek Death - edhat
A Los Angeles County man has been identified as the victim who drowned in a Santa Barbara area creek during heavy rain on Saturday.
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January 8, 2026 at 9:20 PM
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Another contender has thrown his hat in the ring ahead of Santa Barbara’s mayoral race in November. City Councilmember Eric Friedman announced that he will be running for mayor, bringing the official total to three candidates.

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City Councilmember Eric Friedman Enters Race for Santa Barbara Mayor - edhat
Santa Barbara City Councilmember Eric Friedman announced that he will be running for mayor in the November race.
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January 8, 2026 at 7:33 PM
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Makenna Koffee Company is expanding its Southern California footprint, with new café locations planned to open in Spring 2026 in Isla Vista in Santa Barbara County and Newbury Park in Ventura County.

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Hawaiian-Themed Coffee Brand Set to Expand in Santa Barbara, Ventura Counties - edhat
Makenna Koffee Company is planning to open in Spring 2026 in Isla Vista in Santa Barbara and Newbury Park in Ventura County.
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January 8, 2026 at 7:29 PM
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The annual Christmas tree-burning in Solvang, which marks the end of the month-long Julefest, has been canceled due to extremely poor field conditions following the recent rainfall.

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Solvang Cancels 34th Annual Christmas Tree Burn Event Due to Wet Conditions - edhat
The annual Christmas tree-burning in Solvang that marks the end of Julefest has been cancelled due to extremely poor field conditions.
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January 8, 2026 at 7:23 PM
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Weeks after receiving federal approval to restart the controversial oil pipeline along the California coast, Sable Offshore faces a new setback after a judge declined its request to lift an injunction.

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Santa Barbara County Court Declines Sable’s Request to Lift Injunction on Santa Ynez Unit Restart - edhat
Sable Offshore’s plan to restart the Santa Ynez Unit faced another hurdle after a court upheld an injunction and mandated new approvals.
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January 8, 2026 at 7:19 PM
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Anchor Rose has officially closed, and the City of Santa Barbara has listed the waterfront restaurant space for lease.

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Prime Santa Barbara Harbor Space Becomes Available After Anchor Rose Closure - edhat
Anchor Rose has now officially closed its doors as the City of Santa Barbara has listed the restaurant space for lease.
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January 8, 2026 at 7:11 PM
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Three icons of cinema, Leonardo DiCaprio, Sean Penn & Benicio Del Toro, will receive the Hammond Cinema Vanguard Award on February 9th at the 41st annual Santa Barbara International Film Festival.

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DiCaprio, Penn, and Del Toro to receive SBIFF's Hammond Cinema Vanguard Award - edhat
Three icons of cinema, Leonardo DiCaprio, Sean Penn & Benicio Del Toro, will receive the Hammond Cinema Vanguard Award at the 41st annual Santa Barbara International Film Festival.
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January 8, 2026 at 7:07 PM
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Firefighters extinguished a large fire in an abandoned home in a Lompoc residential area early Monday.

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Lompoc Firefighters Extinguish Blaze in Abandoned Home - edhat
Firefighters extinguished a large fire in an abandoned home in a Lompoc residential area early Monday, January 5, 2026.
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January 8, 2026 at 7:04 PM
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"As the first week of 2026 unfolded, the Central Coast emerged from a storm system that had lasted many days and transformed the local landscape," writes Stargazer Ron.

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Clearing the Storm Brought a Colorful Sunset - edhat
As the first week of 2026 unfolded, the Central Coast emerged from a storm system that had lasted many days and transformed the local landscape.
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January 8, 2026 at 6:56 PM
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A new specialty market, Coyote’s Market, is set to open in Carpinteria in 2026, offering a selection of meat, seafood, and kitchen goods. The market will be located at 4945-A Carpinteria Ave, a space previously home to Carp Kitchen & Grocery.

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New Specialty Market to Open in Carpinteria in Spring 2026 - edhat
A new specialty market, Coyote’s Market, is set to open in Carpinteria, offering a range of meat, seafood, and kitchen goods.
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January 8, 2026 at 6:50 PM
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California, joined by Oregon, Washington, and Hawaii, condemned the Trump administration’s recent decision to downgrade certain pediatric vaccine recommendations, warning the move could increase vaccine-preventable diseases among children.

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California, West Coast States Condemn Trump Administration’s Decision to Revise Pediatric Vaccine Schedule - edhat
California, four other West Coast states criticized the Trump administration for downgrading certain pediatric vaccine recommendations.
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January 8, 2026 at 6:44 PM
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California Highway Patrol officers took 9,308 enforcement actions during the 2025 New Year’s travel period, issuing 5,458 citations and making 379 DUI arrests statewide.

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CHP Issues 5,458 Citations, Makes Hundreds of DUI Arrests During New Year’s Enforcement Period - edhat
California Highway Patrol reports thousands of DUI arrests and citations during the 2025 New Year’s Enforcement Period.
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January 8, 2026 at 6:41 PM
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Santa Barbara is home to several historic theaters and cultural venues that have entertained residents and visitors since decades and continue to play an active role in the city’s arts and entertainment scene.

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7 Historic Santa Barbara Theaters Still Running Today - edhat
A look at the historic theaters and cultural venues that are still operating in Santa Barbara and are shaping the city’s cultural scene.
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January 8, 2026 at 6:38 PM
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Governor Gavin Newsom pushed back on President Donald Trump’s claim that a federal “fraud investigation” into California has been launched.

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Governor Gavin Newsom Rebukes President Trump’s Claim of California Fraud Investigation - edhat
The Newsom office responded to Donald Trump’s truth post, calling California more corrupt and claiming a fraud investigation had begun.
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January 8, 2026 at 6:33 PM
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As California legislators return to Sacramento and prepare to tackle a budget deficit, all eyes are on new Senate President Pro Tem Monique Limón of Santa Barbara and what tone she sets for her chamber.

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California’s New Senate Leader Wants Democrats United. A Budget Shortfall Could Divide Them - edhat
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. By Maya C. Miller, CalMatters As California legislators return to Sacramento and prepare to tackle a budget deficit, [...
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January 8, 2026 at 6:28 PM
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Weather permitting, the International Space Station will be making some visible evening passes across Santa Barbara’s skies during the next week. On Friday the ISS will make a bright but short pass from SW to SSW, starting at 6:51 PM.

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The International Space Station for Early January - edhat
Weather permitting, the International Space Station will be making some visible evening passes across Santa Barbara’s skies during the next week.
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January 8, 2026 at 6:23 PM