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Jerry Robert discusses the latest in Santa Barbara's Mayoral race including a current supervisor allegedly suggesting a candidate should drop out.

A reader reports a sighting of the Oscar Mayer Weinermobile downtown.

The American Red Cross of the Pacific Coast has opened an evacuation center for residents impacted by potential debris flow and flooding at the Wake Campus on Turnpike.

A reader shares photos from a climate rally that took place on UC Santa Barbara's campus Friday.

Halloween can be a little tricky for pets, but with a little advanced preparation, we can make it a real treat for our dogs!

A reader reports a power outage in Montecito.

A reader is looking for two suspects caught on camera stealing a mountain bicycle from a downtown residence.

Jerry Roberts offers the latest updates and analysis on the Santa Barbara Mayoral race.

Max shares aerial photos of how close the Alisal Fire got to the Reagan Ranch.

Edhat readers share their photos and videos of the Alisal Fire that started on Monday afternoon near Solvang and quickly expanded to Highway 101.

Jerry Roberts details the latest in local politics: new allegations against Barrett Reed and Power Rankings of Santa Barbara Mayoral candidates.

Walking together is one of the most basic activities dogs and the people who love them do together, so here are tips to help you and your dog harness an easy, enjoyable, walking experience.

The California Coastal Commission will hold a workshop on the DRAFT Hollister Ranch Coastal Access Program in a virtual meeting on October 14.

The Foodbank of Santa Barbara County purchased a 77,900 SF warehouse/office property at 80-82 Coromar Dr in Goleta for its own use.

Project will involve native tree and shrub removal across 755 acres on Pine Mountain in Ventura County.

U.S. Representative Salud Carbajal invites Central Coast residents to join a virtual discussion about current events and the Congressman’s work in Congress.

Jerry Roberts details the latest in the City of Santa Barbara's political races with only four Tuesday's to go until Election Day.

An edhat reader shares a photo of an airplane above Santa barbara during the Monday lightning storm.

The Santa Barbara Zoo is excited to announce the arrival of the first two Bennett’s wallabies who will soon call the new Australian Walkabout exhibit home.

CALSTAR Air Medical Services and American Medical Response Santa Barbara want to remind Santa Barbara County residents that pedestrian safety is important no matter their preferred mode of transportation.

The Protecting Blue Whales and Blue Skies program recognized 16 global shipping companies for reducing speeds to 10 knots or less in the San Francisco Bay Area and the Southern California Region in 2020. 

The Santa Barbara County Planning Commission has voted to deny ExxonMobil’s proposal to transport oil by tanker trucks along hazardous California highway so it can restart three drilling platforms off the Santa Barbara coast.

The Montecito Journal reports a bear was caught on camera in a Montecito backyard causing at stir Montecito Union School and Laguna Blanca’s Lower School.

The Santa Barbara County Planning Commission will hold online public hearings Sept. 29 and Oct. 1 on ExxonMobil’s proposal to transport oil by tanker trucks along highways so it can restart three drilling platforms off the Santa Barbara coast.  

Nine members of the U.S. House of Representatives filed a brief on Friday in support of appeals filed by environmental groups challenging federal government agencies’ approval of offshore fracking and acidizing.

Grant-funding from the Santa Barbara Foundation and matching funds from Prontopia will accelerate recruitment and upskilling of paid caregivers in Santa Barbara County in collaboration with local area health and human services organizations.

An Atlas V 401 rocket is scheduled to from the Vandenberg Space Force Base late Monday afternoon.

Jerry Roberts interviews school board members Kate Ford and Laura Capps on the recent decision to toughen COVID-19 vaccination mandates.

Joan the Dog Coach offers more tips on how to find a certified canine behavior consultant for your pup.

Santa Barbara Humane received four Husky puppies at the Santa Maria campus who need immediate foster.