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Detectives investigating the 1996 disappearance of Kristin Smart believe her body was recently moved from the home of the prime suspect's father.

Earth Day is this Thursday and the Community Environmental Council is hosting a virtual Earth Day Celebration through Saturday!

The Goleta City Council approved the city's first-ever Homelessness Strategic Plan on Tuesday evening.

An edhat reader shares a photo of the San Marcos Foothills on a cloudy Wednesday.

Montecito's Read ‘n Post will permanently close this Saturday after serving the community for 35 years.

Krys Brandon Ruiz, a 5’1” Transgender Man, Had No Criminal Record or History of Violence

C.A.R.E.4Paws is rallying the community to support its Pet Food Donation Drive-Thru taking place on April 24 and 25, 10am to 2pm, with multiple drop-off locations available countywide.

UC Santa Barbara makes campus vaccination facilities available to the Veterans Administration for two vaccine clinics.

The County of Santa Barbara Behavioral Wellness Director, Alice Gleghorn Ph.D., after leading the department for 6.5 years has announced that she will be leaving her position.

Roger reports a traffic collision on Highway 101 southbound near Las Positas and Mission Streets.

As of Tuesday, Santa Barbara County is officially inducted into the state's orange tier allowing more businesses to open.

A Santa Barbara man was arrested Saturday for possession of narcotics and a replica handgun.

A local ecologist and science teacher's research on scenic trails could help biodiversity and lessen climate change.

Does anyone know why there are sirens and fire trucks racing up Cheltenham Road?

Santa Barbara Channelkeeper's Watershed Brigade will host a dispersed clean-up event April 24-25 to complement local Earth Day celebrations.

April 17 was International Bat Appreciation Day – the perfect day for Santa Barbara Wildlife Care Network to highlight these important, and commonly misunderstood, animals. 

An edhat reader wonders if anyone has figured out how to watch Dodger baseball games on TV?

Can edhat readers identify this shrub?

Santa Barbara-based artists Adriana Arriaga and Claudia Borfiga have been selected from an online Call For Entries to paint the 2021 Earth Day Mural.

Ronald captured a photo of April's full "pink moon."

The furloughed employees of the Four Seasons Biltmore resort have retained legal counsel and are headed to mediation next week.

Robert covers a rally that took place on Saturday advocating for universal healthcare. 

Old Spanish Days has announced their 2021 Spirit and Junior Spirit of Fiesta.

An edhat reader reports vehicle burglaries in a Goleta neighborhood on Sunday afternoon.

A truck crashed into a Goleta apartment building early Monday morning prompting a small power outage.

Roger reports an illegal burn near Cota and Garden Streets.

Andrew reports a large tree on fire near Highway 101 southbound at Las Positas.

Roger reports a vehicle has crashed into the center divider in the 200 block of W. Carrillo near CVS Pharmacy.

Roger reports a suspect is throwing rocks at people in the 200 block of Castillo Street.

Santa Barbara Channelkeeper is pleased to present its 18th annual student art show that will take place virtually as part of the Youth Day at the Santa Barbara Earth Day Festival.