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Blooming together this #NationalFlowerDay 🌸🌼 We’re celebrating more than just beauty; we’re honoring the roots of agriculture that help #SantaBarbaraCounty thrive. From flower fields to family farms, agriculture plays a key role in our local economy, environment, & way of life.

Yet another Hot day. More records tied and broke, likely another record-breaking day tomorrow. Stay hydrated and stay cool indoors! #cawx

#BreakingNews: UC Santa Barbara Police evacuated Henley Hall this afternoon while investigating a criminal threats case on campus, the department said in an emergency notification. edhat.com/news/ucsb-poli… #edhat #SBnews #UCSB

Local students and community activists have announced a vigil TONIGHT in downtown Santa Barbara to protest the restart of the Santa Ynez Pipeline System by Sable Offshore Corp., an action the company says it undertook under a federal order edhat.com/news/santa-bar… #edhat #SBnews

A Santa Barbara city councilmember is openly discussing whether to rename “Calle Cesar Chavez” in the wake of newly reported allegations of sexual assault against the late farm-labor leader and civil rights figure. edhat.com/news/santa-bar… #edhat #SBnews

A new venue looking to redefine the traditional bar experience is set to open its doors in Santa Barbara this month. Scheduled to open at 1129A State Street on March 29, Beau will offer an immersive experience, built around storytelling. edhat.com/news/santa-bar… #edhat #SBnews

Monte’s has officially entered the Santa Barbara dining scene and is now open to the public. Opened on March 18, Monte’s introduces a farm-to-table concept that blends local ingredients with Korean influences. edhat.com/news/a-new-din… #edhat #SBnews

Santa Barbara is falling short of its affordable housing goals, with city leaders acknowledging that several obstacles have been impacting the slow progress. So far, the city has permitted 863 units, reaching around 11% of its total goal. edhat.com/news/santa-bar… #edhat #SBnews

The Santa Barbara City Council narrowly approved a $65,105 contract with RSG Inc. to support the city’s rent stabilization ordinance, passing on a 4-3 vote that exposed sharp divisions among members. edhat.com/news/santa-bar… #edhat #SBnews

A fundraising effort is gaining momentum for longtime Santa Barbara farmer Mike Iniguez as supporters rally to help him through a life-threatening cancer diagnosis. edhat.com/news/santa-bar… #edhat #SBnews

Angry Chickz, a fast food chain specializing in hot chicken, announced in a social media post that it will soon open a location in Santa Maria. edhat.com/news/fast-grow… #edhat #SBnews

The Santa Barbara City Council approved an ordinance to increase cannabis business taxes by 2% in a 5-2 vote during its March 17 meeting. edhat.com/news/santa-bar… #edhat #SBnews

The Santa Barbara City Council unanimously opposed the proposed federal housing rule that could impact “mixed-status” households and harm local families. edhat.com/news/santa-bar… #edhat #SBnews

For the safety of the travelling public, Caltrans crews cleared an encampment site this week along US 101 near Lompoc, in Santa Barbara County, removing 20 cubic yards of debris. The six individuals impacted were offered assistance by our local social service partners.

The Harbor Restaurant, an iconic restaurant on Stearns Wharf, reached a settlement with the City of Santa Barbara, resolving a long-running dispute over rent and lease terms. edhat.com/news/harbor-re…

Road pavement work is set to begin on State Street and nearby roads in Santa Barbara by the City of Santa Barbara’s Street Operations Production Paving Crew. edhat.com/news/state-str… #edhat #SBnews

Blue Shield of California has reported layoffs across multiple California locations, according to a recent WARN filings. edhat.com/california/new… #edhat #CAnews

Cold Coast Brewing Company in Lompoc announced it is preparing to wind down operations and close its doors. It will continue normal operations through April 4, encouraging customers to visit the brewpub over the next few weeks. edhat.com/news/cold-coas… #edhat #SBnews

Firefighters swiftly knocked down a balcony fire at a two-story home in the 500 block of Paso Robles Drive in Montecito on March 17, the Montecito Fire Protection District said. edhat.com/news/balcony-f… #edhat #Sbnews

A traffic stop conducted by Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s deputies in the early morning hours of March 15, 2026, resulted in the arrest of a Lompoc woman and the seizure of more than two pounds of fentanyl. edhat.com/news/traffic-s… #edhat #SBnews