Articles From : Edhat Staff
CHP Rescues Owl from Highway
California Highway Patrol received multiple calls of an injured owl on Highway 101 Thursday
Lyft Driver Found Guilty of Sexually Assaulting Passenger
A Lyft driver from Lompoc was found guilty of sexually assaulting a female passenger from Nipomo.
Santa Hat Counting Contest Winner Announced
[Winner Announced]: Enter edhat's annual Santa Hat Counting Contest during the 67th annual Downtown Santa Barbara Holiday Parade.
Trial Postponed for Alleged DUI Bus Driver
The trial for a Goleta woman accused of driving and crashing an Amtrak bus under the influence of methamphetamine has been postponed.
Gauchos Take On Wake Forest Saturday
UC Santa Barbara Athletics is hosting a watch party for local Gaucho fans to cheer on the Men's Soccer Team as they take on Wake Forest Saturday afternoon.
Santa Barbara Zoo Lion Passes at 21
The Santa Barbara Zoo announces the passing of their lion Chadwick at age 21.
Another Recall of Romaine Lettuce
Another recall of romaine lettuce from Salinas, CA has been issued due to potential E.coli contamination.
Firefighters Respond to Santa Ynez Structure Fire
Santa Barbara County firefighters responded to a structure fire in Santa Ynez that burned so hot it put itself out.
Full Containment of Cave Fire Pushed Back Due to Rain
[Update]: The full containment of the Cave Fire has been pushed back a week due to the recent rainstorms.
Local Realtor Sentenced to Australian Prison for Tax Evasion
A Montecito realtor and Australian native was sentenced to prison in her native country for evading taxes on luxury home sales.
Donations Sought for Family Hit by Vehicle
A family is seeking donations for medical expenses after their child and caregiver were struck by a vehicle while walking across the street.
Shooting in Santa Maria Leaves Victim Hospitalized
A Monday afternoon shooting in Santa Maria has left one person hospitalized.
Lompoc Police Investigate Shooting of Juvenile
The Lompoc Police Department is investigating a shooting on Monday that injured a juvenile.
More Charges Filed Against Yearbook Salesman for Sex with Teens
A Buellton man is facing ten additional charges for alleged inappropriate sexual contact with 11 teenage boys in various California counties.
Event Highlight: An Evening with Esther Perel
Relationship and intimacy expert Esther Perel will give a lecture to help understand the intricacies of love and desire on December 4.
Highway 154 Reopens After Cave Fire
Highway 154 reopened after being closed last week due to the Cave Fire.
Montecito Bank and Trust Donates $1 Million
At their annual Community Dividends luncheon, Montecito Bank & Trust donated $1 Million to local nonprofits.
Best Black Friday Deals
The most anticipated shopping day of the year has arrived, but where are the best Black Friday deals?
Police Investigate Thanksgiving Shooting
Santa Barbara Police are investigating a shooting that took place on the eastside Thanksgiving evening.
Scheduled Improvement Burn on Monighetti Range
The Santa Barbara County Fire Department has tentatively approved a prescribed Range Improvement Burn at 9601 Batchelder Rd. with a burn window of December 2-13.