Local News

Here is your monthly update on the happenings in Old Town.

Free eyeglasses and eye care will be provided to Carpinteria children thanks to a group of locals who gathered for dinner. 

Edhat readers share their photos of the partial Solar Eclipse that graced our skies on Monday morning.

An edhat reader shares some last-minute solar eclipse tips.

An edhat reader shares an experience where the staff of Brophy Bros. went above and beyond. 

Protestors gathered in Goleta today to voice their disapproval for the privitization of public lands.

An edhat reader asks for help to identify a suspected burglar who was caught on their surveillance camera.

Over 130 local business owners are urging Interior Secretary Zinke to keep protections in place for the Carrizo Plains National Monument.

The Santa Barbara Chamber Orchestra has elected to suspend operations and disband permanently as of August 1.

An edhat reader shares a tip regarding eye protection when viewing the solar eclipse

Charles notices a historic sign identifying a fallout shelter at the County Courthouse.

Nikola Kapamadžin remembered as brilliant, energetic, and generous.

Local youth enjoy a day on the water with the Santa Barbara Outrigger Canoe Club

An edhat reader reminds residents of a City Council meeting on Tuesday regarding short term rentals. 

An edhat reader reports the real estate where KMart is located on Hollister Ave was just sold for $20 million. 

A local activist group invites residents to Stand in Solidarity with Charlottesville on Sunday at 5:00 pm.

MacMechanic is back after local company TechEase acquired iMechanics and re-established its namesake.

An edhat reader reports an aggressive dog at Haskell's Beach that attacked a child

A local man started a boutique marijuana growing company that aims to target a different demographic and a higher standard.

The Land Trust has successfully raised $7.9 million to complete the purchase, initiate restoration, and ensure the long-term maintenance of the Carpinteria Bluffs III property.

Santa Barbara husband and wife team Sharon and Michael Perez are following their passion of helping others receive a higher standard of care with BrightStar Care, a new homecare and medical staffing agency.

Cox Charities will award $10,000 in grants to Santa Barbara non-profit organizations to support initiatives that focus on youth, education, conservation and the military.

Rachel G. Horn will brave the 19 mile swim across the Santa Barbara Channel to support clean water.

The Santa Barbara Foresters' lost their hopes of winning back to back World Series Championships on Friday, taking a 6-3 loss against the Everett Merchants.

A reader watches Michael Jordan's private jet take to the skies in Santa Barbara.

Did you miss the 4th annual Blondes vs Brunettes flag football game? Check out the highlight reel footage. 

41 Jewelers was robbed in the Paseo Nuevo Mall on Saturday morning.

Local volunteers are helping to restore a historic big-game fishing yacht in the Santa Barbara Harbor.

The Santa Barbara Community is invited to an open discussion about Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Policies with California State Senator Bob Wieckowski on August 11.

AMG & Associates, Inc., public works general contractor, to renovate Santa Barbara High School’s 93-year-old Peabody Stadium.