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Rising stars and the phenomenal talent of the next generation are showcased in UC Santa Barbara's performance of "Hamlet."

After a year of renovations, the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History unveiled their new Butterfly Pavilion and fully transformed backyard.

An edhat reader shares an update on the woman arrested for stealing mail in Montecito and discarding it near Painted Cave.

[Update]: The Santa Barbara Brewing Company on State Street will soon be closing and reopen as "Cruisery."

An edhat reader warns locals of a thief who stole their wallet from a grocery cart and racked up charges within minutes.

An edhat reader reports a man tried to enter their apartment in the 1400 block of San Andres Street.

The Santa Barbara Audubon Society held a farewell celebration in honor of Eyes in the Sky founder and Director Gabriele Drozdowski at the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History on August 26. 

[Update]: An edhat reader reports two women were caught on surveillance video stealing from multiple cars in the San Roque area.

The Santa Barbara County Incident Management Team (IMT) Type-3 team is heading to Virginia to help with Hurricane Florence resources.

An edhat reader reports an incident with an aircraft closed a runway at the Santa Barbara Airport on Wednesday afternoon.

A series of memorials and tributes are taking place on Tuesday to mark the anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attacks from 2001.

An edhat reader informs residents of a public Santa Barbara City meeting regarding the rising sea level.

The City of Goleta reminds residents of the measures and candidates that will be on the upcoming election ballot.

A Carpinteria business captured surveillance video of three prowlers staking out their business over the holiday weekend.

A local reader reports there are no new mandated changes to ADU laws and regulations. 

Three candidates filed a challenge to incumbents to the Santa Ynez River Water Conservation District and were removed from the ballot. 

Can edhat readers provide a caption for this Santa Barbara street sign?

An edhat reader received a telephone survey regarding oil trucking in North Santa Barbara County.

National rideshare company Lyft is now partnering with UC Santa Barbara athletics to provide rides to Harder Stadium through 2021.

Actor and local resident Rob Lowe has just put his 10,000 square foot Montecito home on the market for $47 million.

An edhat reader points out Southern California Edison's plan to turn off resident's power during "weather events."

An edhat reader reports CNN featured Butterfly Beach and Montecito in a recent travel video.

An edhat reader is looking for help in locating their dog that was stolen from the Lake Cachuma Campground on Sunday.

The Santa Barbara Humane Society will waive all adoption fees on Saturday, August 18th for National Clear the Shelters Movement.

An edhat reader reports a hit and run in the 200 block of E. Haley and asks for possible information.

An edhat reader reminds locals that the public parking lot in the Funk Zone is for the public and not just hotel guests.

[Update]: A new text scam is targeting Montecito Bank & Trust customers and local residents.

Is Sycamore Creek in the lower east side destined to repeat the debris disaster of Montecito?

Did anyone else see a CHP report of kangaroos on Highway 101?

The Housing Authority of the City of Santa Barbara broke ground July 30 on The Gardens on Hope, a 90-unit development for low-income seniors.