Articles From : Edhat Staff
Evacuation Warning Upgraded to Evacuation Order for Parts of the Alisal Fire Burn Area
[Update]: The evacuation warning has been upgraded to an evacuation order due to the incoming rainstorm headed for Santa Barbara County on Sunday with the potential to produce a debris flow near the Alisal fire burn areas.
Coast Guard Searching for Downed Aircraft Off Ventura Coast
The U.S. Coast Guard is searching the ocean off the Ventura Coast after reports of a downed aircraft.
Identities Released in Fatal Garden Street Collision
[Update]: Authorities have released the identities of two people who died in a traffic collision and fire at the Garden Street onramp on Wednesday evening.
Alisal Fire 97% Contained at 17,281 Acres
[Update]: The Alisal Fire is now updated to 16,962 acres at 97% containment with 298 total personnel.
Edhat's 2021 Halloween Story Contest
It's time for edhat's annual Halloween Story Writing Contest! Entries are due by Sunday, October 24th at midnight.
Good Samaritan and CHP Rescue Injured Owl
A Good Samaritan and California Highway Patrol officers rescued an injured owl near Refugio Road today.
Moonlight Trail Rescue for Injured Hiker
Emergency personnel responded to an injured hiker on their monthly full moon outing Wednesday evening.
Rollover on Padaro Lane
Edhat readers report a rollover traffic collision on Highway 101 southbound near Padaro Lane.
Goleta Man Arrested for Setting Fire to Residence
[Update]: A 43-year-old man was arrested for allegedly setting fire to a Goleta home on purpose early Tuesday morning.
Alisal Fire Photos and Videos
Edhat readers share their photos and videos of the Alisal Fire that started on Monday afternoon near Solvang and quickly expanded to Highway 101.
Highway 101 is Now Open
Highway 101 is now open in both directions following a shutdown due to the Alisal Fire in Gaviota.
Board of Supervisors Approve Local Emergency Declaration for Alisal Fire
[Update]: The Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a local declaration of emergency for the Alisal Fire on Tuesday.
3.1 Magnitude Earthquake Off Channel Islands
A 3.1 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of the Channel Islands early Tuesday afternoon.
Oil Tanker Crash Causes Brush Fire Near Sisquoc
An oil tanker involved in a traffic collision sparked a brush fire in Sisquoc early Monday morning.
Two Dogs Rescued from Hope Ranch Cliff
Santa Barbara County firefighters rescued two dogs from a Hope Ranch cliff on Saturday evening.
Fatal Collision Closes Highway 1 Near Guadalupe
A fatal traffic collision has closed Highway 1 at Brown Road south of Guadalupe. The Highway has now reopened.
Victim Identified in Fatal Traffic Collision Near Arroyo Hondo
[Update]: The Sheriff's Office has released the identity of the victim in the fatal traffic collision near Arroyo Hondo.
March for Reproductive Rights Takes Over De La Guerra Plaza
Activists filled De La Guerra Plaza in Santa Barbara on Saturday for a march for reproductive rights.
Santa Barbara Ranked 7th Worst City for First-Time Home Buyers
For the third year in a row, Santa Barbara made it on the list of the top ten worst cities for first-time homebuyers.
Lower Riviera Structure Catches Fire Due to Electrical Issue
Santa Barbara City Fire Department responded to a structure fire early Wednesday morning on Chiquita Road.