Local News

Four local students have won the right to compete at the state level after coming out on top at the Santa Barbara County Spelling Bee.

A barge from Curtin Maritime in Long Beach arrived on the Summerland coastline Monday to cap oil leaking the Becker Well.

Get your free pancakes at IHOP and support Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital's Children's Medical Center.

An edhat reader notices snow on the top of Santa Ynez Peak Tuesday morning visible on a live webcam. 

Tom recounts the surfing and water conditions following the Montecito Mudslide last month.

An edhat reader noticed a CVS Pharmacy drive-thru was proposed at Hollister Village.

Santa Barbara City Fire Department Chief Pat McElroy was recognized as the Citizen of the Year.

An edhat reader shares a photo comparing two views of Cold Spring Trial.

The Corporate Playdates program at the United Boys & Girls Clubs of Santa Barbara County allows adults to be a kid again while inspiring local youth.

[Update]: An edhat reader reports a broken fire hydrant in Montecito with gallons of water spilling onto the street.

An edhat reader shares a drone video of Santa Barbara's prettiest locations.

An edhat reader reports a possible structure fire at a restaurant on Anapamu.

A U.S. District Court judge certified a class of oil workers and businesses contracted to provide services, supplies or personnel to seven offshore oil platforms and three onshore processing facilities impacted by the Refugio Oil Spill.

An edhat reader shares photos from a Search & Rescue training on Gibraltar Rock.

Jerry Roberts shares a video interview with Santa Barbara County Public Information Officer Mike Eliason regarding the Thomas Fire.

Tom Modugno reflects on a day that will never be forgotten... and not because of the surf.

An edhat reader took a walk on Summerland Beach and took photos of the debris.

The capping of Becker Well on Summerland Beach has been pushed out due to ocean conditions.

Kids World, the unique wooden playground in Alameda Plaza, will reopen on Tuesday, January 23, 2018.

An edhat reader captured a photo of the police escort for Cottage Hospital staff members.

An edhat reader writes about overly crowded Amtrak Trains with Sheriff's Deputies arriving while hundreds are stranded without transportation to work. 

An edhat reader reports another body was found this afternoon in Montecito, behind the Polo Fields.

[Update]: The severe storms and mudslides that hit Santa Barbara County have impacted video, internet, phone and home security services to some Cox Communications residential and business customers.

Airlines are offering travel waivers for flights to and from Santa Barbara due to the mudslides.

An edhat reader reports a water main break on Barker Pass.

An edhat reader reports C'est Cheese is closing the cafe portion of their store. 

A Paso Robles woman celebrated her 105th birthday last month during a pizza party.

Thomas Cole was awarded the '2017 Bouquet of the Year' by the Santa Barbara County Horticultural Society.

Patti shares photos of the Palm Tree Farm that was hit by the Thomas Fire.

A single-family residence in the 2600 block of Montrose Place suffered extensive damage after a fire in the garage spread to the home.