Local News

The Rincon Classic surfing competition returned this past weekend for its 36th year.

Oil spills are an unfortunately consistent occurrence along the California coastline, but how do we respond when they happen?

The Saint Patrick's Celebration in the City of Santa Barbara is always packed with green fun, including parties, dinners at restaurants featuring Irish fare, parades, and special fundraising events with an Irish flavor.

The Santa Barbara Zoo has announced their first ambassador, Bradley the Golden Retriever.

An edhat reader shares a close-up photo of the oil rigs off our coast.

An edhat reader warns local residents of a suspected skater thief at Shoreline Park.

The surprise winner of the Architectural Foundation’s annual Santa Barbara County High School Architectural Design Competition was  lone  freshman, Olivia Doman

Kellogg Elementary is in the running to win $10,000 from a Scholar Dollars grant, and are asking for the community’s help to win. 

Santa Barbara-based companies, Deckers Brands, Ontraport, and ShelterBox USA co-hosted the 2nd Annual International Women’s Day event at Ontraport Headquarters last week in Santa Barbara.

The Santa Barbara International Orchid Show is here with whimsical displays of flower and flora through Sunday at the Earl Warren Showgrounds.

CenCal Health has purchased a 60,225 square foot building in Santa Barbara for an undisclosed amount.

An edhat reader shares a video of a helicopter replacing a power pole on Mission Ridge Tuesday morning.

An edhat reader warns residents of a door-to-door scam of workers saying they have extra asphalt to repave driveways.

Not all treasure is silver and gold, some are made of china and glass and hiding in local antique stores.

Dos Pueblos High School edged out San Marcos to win the Santa Barbara County Mock Trial competition last weekend.

An edhat reader shares a video of Tangerine Falls on February 17. We wonder what it looks like today!

An edhat reader reports a solo rollover vehicle collision occurred on East Valley Road Wednesday evening.

An edhat reader shares photos comparing Cachuma Lake from October to the present day.

Airbnb has activated its Open Homes Program through March 25 in response to severe weather in Santa Barbara.

Edhat readers report roaring thunder, lightning strikes, and hail throughout Santa Barbara County. Share your experiences and photos.

The San Roque Pet Hospital is offering free dog and cat boarding for those evacuating from their homes on Tuesday.

Community Action Commission announces the opening of the county’s first classroom for infants at the Head Start and Early Head Start child care and education center in Carpinteria. 

[Update]: The 600 block of E. Anapamu Street is now open after a fallen tree closed the area.

An edhat reader reports a new phone scam is using legitimate local business numbers.

Members of Toastmasters area clubs met at Log Me In Cafe on Saturday for a lively competition to win awards in the International Awards and Tall Tales Awards categories.

The Santa Barbara High School Computer Science Academy won a $50,000 grant from the Mosher Foundation.

With the clock now ticking toward the April 15 deadline, United Way of Santa Barbara County is offering free, bi-lingual tax preparation centers for families and individuals who earned less than $66,000 in 2018.

An edhat reader shares reports of a white van seen in Goleta following young girls.

An edhat reader reports an arrest with multiple police units on Yanonali Street early Friday morning.

An edhat reader reports large trees crashed in the Modoc Preserve this week.