Articles From : Edhat Staff
Santa Barbara Wildlife Care Network Nurses Bobkitten
Our Non-Profit of the Week is the Santa Barbara Wildlife Care Network who takes in a variety of animals and nurses them back to health.
Dog of the Week: Dude
Meet Dude, our super sweet senior dog of the week.
Cat of the Week: Cora
Meet Cora, a cat who thinks she's a dog.
Spirit of Fiesta Winners Announced
The 2018 Spirit and Junior Spirit of Fiesta winners were announced on Saturday at La Cumbre Jr. High School.
Coast Guard Rescues Two Men from Santa Cruz Island
A Coast Guard helicopter crew rescued two men from Santa Cruz Island Saturday.
IRS Awards Tax Filing Extension for Santa Barbara County
This year's tax-filing deadlines have been extended for Santa Barbara County residents and businesses following Disaster Declaration for the Thomas Fire and 1/9 Debris Flow.
Missing Juvenile
Santa Maria Police are searching for a missing 12-year-old girl.
Traffic Accident on Highway 101 Near Refugio
[Update]: Another vehicle rollover took place right before 1:00 p.m. Friday on Highway 101 near Refugio.
Woman Dies After Being Hit by City Bus
[Update]: The bicyclist struck by a city bus in Santa Maria last week has died from her injuries.
Rollover on HIghway 154
An edhat reader reports a rollover vehicle accident on Highway 154 near Paradise Road.
After 10 Years of Driving Hands-Free, Challenges Remain
Drivers are using their cell phones less often while driving, 10 years after “hands-free” became the law, but distracted driving remains a serious safety challenge in California.
Santa Maria Police Searching for Wanted Subject
Santa Maria Police are searching for 21-year-old Miguel Estevan Tovar who is believed to be armed and dangerous.
Koalas are Coming to the Zoo!
Two Koala ambassadors, Edmund and Thackory, are coming to the Santa Barbara Zoo on April 28th for an entire year.
Public Invited to County Board of Supervisors Budget Meeting
The public is invited to attend or follow online the County Board of Supervisors Budget Workshops from April 16th through 20th
Bicycle and Pedestrian Sting Planned for Saturday
The Santa Barbara Police Department will step up Bike & Pedestrian Safety Enforcement Operations on Saturday with focused enforcement on collision causing factors.
Gibraltar Road Repairs
City Streets Operations crews will make much-needed repairs to Gibraltar Road north of El Cielito Road to the City Limits for approximately four weeks, starting April 16th.
Sheriff’s Office Honors Exemplary Performance in 2017
The Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Office honored Sheriff’s employees at a Recognition Awards Program and Luncheon for their exemplary service during 2017.
Join us at the Edhat Party!
It's time to mingle with edhat readers and March Edness winners at Thursday night's party, don't miss it!
Strong & Potentially Damaging Winds Through Friday
The National Weather Service issued a wind advisory in effect until 6:00 a.m Thursday through 3:00 a.m. Friday.
Hummingbird Chicks at Terra Sol Nursery
An edhat reader captured photos of two hummingbird chicks living at Terra Sol Nursery.