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Water Main Replacement on Portesuello Avenue Starting …
6 days ago · The City is replacing approximately one mile of water main on Portesuello Avenue between Las Positas Road and Mountain Avenue starting Monday, November 18, with an anticipated completion date in spring 2025, pending any potential weather delays. This area will be open to traffic, but there may be temporary delays and …
UC Santa Barbara Leads $1.3-Million Research Project on Coral
Nov 1, 2024 · It takes a strong constitution to be a coral researcher these days. These vibrant underwater ecosystems are beset by all manner of challenges in the 21st century, from bleaching events and pollution to storm surges and overfishing. But there’s good news on the way for coral conservation. UC Santa Barbara has received $1.3 million from
Santa Barbara Home Damaged in Fire, Resident and Dog Safe
Nov 14, 2024 · A structure fire in the 900 block of Cheltenham Road compromised a local residence on Wednesday evening, resulting in smoke damage to the main house and significant damage to an attached studio. One resident and a dog were rescued, with no injuries reported. The fire was first reported at approximately 5:56 p.m. and was successfully
Health Alert Issued as Santa Barbara County Braces for Gusty
Oct 1, 2024 · The National Weather Service (NWS) warns residents of Santa Barbara County to prepare for a significant uptick in temperatures and strong gusty winds starting Tuesday, October 1, through Thursday, October 3, 2024. This weather event poses a significant wildfire risk across the region, with winds potentially surpassing 35 mph …
SpaceX Sends More Starlink Satellites to Space in Early Morning …
Oct 29, 2024 · Update by the edhat staff October 30, 2024 On Wednesday, October 30 at 5:07 a.m., Falcon 9 launched 20 Starlink satellites, including 13 with Direct to Cell capabilities, to low-Earth orbit from Space Launch Complex 4 East (SLC-4E) at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. This was the 14th flight for the first stage booster supporting this mission,
Cottage Heart & Vascular Center Implants 1,000th WATCHMAN
5 days ago · First program in the Central Coast to reach this lifesaving milestone The Cottage Heart & Vascular Center’s structural heart team at Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital (SBCH) recently performed their 1,000th WATCHMAN device procedure, a minimally invasive solution for patients with atrial fibrillation (AFib). With more WATCHMAN procedures performed than any other hospital in the region,
Santa Barbara Woman to Undergo Psychiatric Treatment After
Oct 29, 2024 · In a recent ruling, Cora Vides, a 21-year-old woman from Santa Barbara, has been sentenced to six months in a state psychiatric facility after being found guilty of attempted murder. The conviction stems from an incident where she stabbed a former classmate using a meditation ruse. During the trial, a Santa Barbara jury determined in
Santa Barbara County WIC Program Celebrates 50 Years - edhat
Oct 27, 2024 · The Santa Barbara County Public Health Department celebrates the 50th anniversary of the Women, Infants, and Children Nutrition Program (WIC). WIC is a federally funded program that provides millions of families across the country with healthy food, nutrition education, breast and chest feeding support, health screenings, and other important resources. Since 1975, the Santa Barbara