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06/18/2026

Santa Barbara Unified announced two major updates to student iPad access and Google accounts for the summer 2026 season that include immediate restrictions on student access to YouTube and new summer device collection and disabling protocols.

https://www.edhat.com/news/santa-barbara-unified-announces-summer-ipad-policy-changes-under-tech-with-intent-initiative/

Santa Barbara Unified announced immediate restrictions on student access to YouTube and new summer device collection and disabling protocols.

06/18/2026

The Santa Barbara County Grand Jury has released a report critical of SB Connect, the City of Santa Barbara’s primary platform for residents to report non-emergency issues and service requests, citing concerns about usability, transparency, and accountability.

https://www.edhat.com/news/grand-jury-report-finds-city-of-santa-barbaras-service-request-system-lacks-transparency-and-accountability/

The Santa Barbara County Grand Jury released a report critical of SB Connect citing concerns of usability, transparency, and accountability.

06/18/2026

A shooting in Santa Barbara’s Westside neighborhood Tuesday afternoon left one man with a gunshot wound and led to multiple detentions following a traffic stop on Highway 101.

https://www.edhat.com/news/shooting-near-bohnett-park-leaves-one-man-hospitalized-several-detained/

A shooting in Santa Barbara's Westside neighborhood Tuesday afternoon left one man with a gunshot wound and led to multiple detentions

06/16/2026

Santa Barbara County officials have confirmed more instances of the non-native Australian backyard mosquito at residences in the City of Santa Barbara.

https://www.edhat.com/news/santa-barbara-confirms-new-cases-of-daytime-biting-australian-backyard-mosquito/

Santa Barbara officials confirmed another Australian backyard mosquito at Kenwood Road in the Mesa neighborhood.

06/16/2026

The 52nd annual Summer Solstice, themed “WAVE”, runs from June 19 to 21 and offers an array of musical performances, diverse food, and merchant vendors. Immerse yourself in Santa Barbara’s creative spirit, enjoy the diverse musical acts, and celebrate the solstice in style.

https://www.edhat.com/news/52nd-annual-summer-solstice-celebration-begins-friday/

The 52nd annual Summer Solstice, themed "WAVE", is an extraordinary celebration of the arts, community, and the year's longest day.

06/16/2026

A Santa Maria vintner and a Texas manufacturer have purchased Harvard's North Fork Ranch and vineyard in the Cuyama Valley for $5 million.

https://www.edhat.com/news/harvard-pulls-out-of-the-cuyama-valley/

Santa Maria vintner and Texas manufacturer buy Harvard university’s North Fork Ranch and vineyard for $5 million

06/16/2026

Emergency crews responded to a traffic collision in Santa Barbara on Cathedral Oaks Road near the Highway 154 on-ramp early this morning.

https://www.edhat.com/news/late-night-crash-on-cathedral-oaks-requires-rescue-efforts/

Emergency crews responded to a traffic collision in Santa Barbara on Cathedral Oaks Road near the Highway 154 on-ramp early Tuesday morning

06/15/2026

The Santa Barbara County Grand Jury has released a new report calling on local schools to implement additional safety measures to address what it describes as a “chronic problem” of student bullying across the county’s public schools.

https://www.edhat.com/news/santa-barbara-county-grand-jury-calls-for-action-to-reduce-school-bullying/

The Santa Barbara County Grand Jury released a report calling on local schools to implement additional safety measures to address a "chronic problem" of bullying

06/15/2026

Santa Rosa Island will remain closed to visitors until at least June 30 as officials work to assess the aftermath of the largest wildfire ever recorded on California’s Channel Islands, park officials announced.

https://www.edhat.com/california/news/santa-rosa-island-remains-closed-through-june-following-historic-wildfire/

Santa Rosa Island will remain closed to visitors until at least June 30 as officials work to assess the aftermath of the largest wildfire ever recorded on California's Channel Islands

06/15/2026

Local attorney Luis Esparza holds a lead over 86-year-old incumbent Judge Thomas Adams, Jr. in the race for Santa Barbara County Superior Court Judge, Office 2.

https://www.edhat.com/news/challenger-luis-esparza-leads-longtime-judge-thomas-adams-in-santa-barbara-superior-court-race/

Local attorney Luis Esparza holds a lead over 86-year-old Judge Thomas Adams in the race for Santa Barbara County Superior Court Judge

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