Articles From : Edhat Staff
Car Donation?
An edhat reader is looking for a local organization where he can donate a car.
15th National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day
On Saturday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., the Santa Barbara Police Department will be partnering with the US DEA to hold another National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day.
Thomas Fire & 1/9 Debris Flow Rebuilding and Recovery Community Meeting
The community is invited to hear presentations from the US Forest Serice and CALFIRE on impacts from the fire and debris flow and significance for future rain events.
Two Arrested in Santa Maria Stabbing
[Update]: The Santa Maria Police Department arrested two suspects in a stabbing investigation
Police Arrest Suspected Golden State Killer, 6 Murdered in Local Area
[Update]: FBI has announced the man they believe to be the Golden State Killer, also known as the original Night Stalker, is now in custody after more than 40 years. He is believed to be responsible for killing 6 people in Santa Barbara and Ventura Counties.
Win Tickets to Santa Barbara Fair & Expo
The Santa Barbara Fair & Expo opens Wednesday at the Earl Warren Showgrounds and edhat has tickets to giveaway! Enter now.
Bill Proposes Opt-Out Emergency Alert System
Sen. Jackson legislation to create an opt-out emergency alert system is headed to the Senate Floor after it unanimously passed the Senate Governmental Organization Committee.
Franklin School Looking for Vandals Caught on Video
An edhat reader sent in a Facebook video that shows a group of young people allegedly vandalizing a wall at Franklin Elementary School.
Tip-A-Cop on Administrative Professionals Day
Join Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Deputies for lunch at Paradise Cafe this Wednesday and raise money for the Special Olympics.
County Public Works Dept Continues Work on Local Beaches
The Santa Barbara County Public Works Department is continuing work on local beaches to restore them to pre-emergency conditions.
Grand Opening for New Affordable Rental Housing
A grand opening celebration took place last week for Jardin de las Rosas, an affordable rental housing project in Santa Barbara.
Voluntary Missing Adult
On Friday, Ojai Police took a report of a voluntary missing adult, Katherine Kampf-Thibodeau, who did not show up for her last day of work or her going away party.
How to Join a Local Board of Directors?
A new resident is looking to help the community and wants to know how to join a local Board of Directors?
Man Sentenced to Life for 2012 Murder
Eduardo Robles Robles was sentenced to life in prison for the premeditated and deliberate first-degree murder of Selina Bustos in 2012.
Alleged Montecito Heroin Dealer Arrested Following Investigation
A local construction foreman in Montecito was arrested for allegedly dealing heroin.
Living in English, Writing in Hebrew
A conversation with Israeli-American author Ruby Namdar
Date: May 7th at 7:00 p.m.
FREE
Location: Corwin Pavilion at UC Santa Barbara
The Benham Bros: UNSHAKABLE
Former pro-athletes, entrepreneurs and NY Times best-selling authors, identical twins David and Jason Benham will share their rags to riches story at 7 p.m. April 26 at the Granada Theatre. Seats for “The Benham Bros: UNSHAKABLE” are free, but preferred seating tickets can be purchased for $10.
Flight Scholarship Applications Now Available
Students interested in learning to fly are urged to obtain an application for the Airport Day 2018 Flight Scholarship. The scholarship will pay for aircraft rental and a flight instructor for the first several hours of flight instruction needed for earning a private pilot powered airplane license or a glider license.
The scholarship is open to Santa Barbara County students between the ages of 14 to 17 years.