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Free Bus Shuttle Service for New Amtrak Schedule
Starting this past Monday, MTD busses are now providing a connecting shuttle service for the retimed Amtrak Pacific Surfliner train.
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Baby Seal in Danger
[Update]: An edhat reader reports a baby seal born on the beach may be in danger.
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Fun Easter Facts
Happy Easter! Did you know 90 million chocolate bunnies are made worldwide for Easter? Learn more.
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Prescribed Burns Produce Burning Smell in Goleta
A controlled burn is taking place in the Upper Trout Area in the 2500 block of Highway 154 on Tuesday, producing a strong smoke odor.
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EPA Deletes Part of Pacific Coast Pipeline Site from Superfund List
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency deleted part of Pacific Coast Pipeline site from the Superfund list, clearing the way for commercial and recreational use. -
Bicycle Theft Caught on Camera
An edhat reader asks for the community's help in identifying a suspect who stole a bicycle from Ace Hardware.
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National Puppy Day
Friday is National Puppy Day, send us photos of your puppy!
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EDC Celebrates Victory Over Power Plant
The Environmental Defense Center (EDC) celebrates another critical victory in efforts to stop a fourth polluting fossil fuel power plant from moving forward along the coast of Oxnard.
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Community Leaders Launch Conservation Blueprint for Santa Barbara County
A science-based resource tool is set to change the way we view the Santa Barbara County landscape.
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New Courthouse Docents Welcomed
The Santa Barbara County Courthouse Docent Council proudly welcomes its Class of 2018.
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Goleta Ranked #53 on Safest California Cities
The City of Goleta is starting off 2018 by making the National Council for Home Safety and Security’s list of Safest Cities in California.
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US Coast Guard Honors Women's History Month
The U.S. Coast Guard celebrates Women's History Month by honoring one of their Santa Barbara team members.
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Local Film Premieres at SLO Film Festival
Santa Barbara film “Three Seconds” celebrated a premiere showing at San Luis Obispo International Film Festival this week followed by a standing ovation.
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Recent Thefts at YMCA Santa Barbara
An edhat reader reports several thefts at the YMCA in Santa Barbara.
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NonProfit Sues Trump Administration for Access to National Monument Review Documents
Los Padres ForestWatch has filed a lawsuit against the Trump Administration for its failure to respond to an FOIA Request for public records pertaining to its review of the Carrizo Plain National Monument.
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Weather Channel Features Montecito Mudslide
The Weather Channel is airing a replay of its special on the Montecito Mudslide titled "The Night it Rained Boulders" Wednesday at 8:00 p.m. -
Katy Perry to Hold Benefit Concert at Santa Barbara Bowl
Katy Perry will perform at the Santa Barbara Bowl on May 19th to benefit area relief efforts and a special pre-sale for locals only takes place on Thursday.
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Tree Falls Near Public Library
Edhat readers report a tree fell near the Santa Barbara Public Library during Tuesday's storm.
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School Board Meeting time/location change
An edhat reader reminds residents of a School Board Meeting Tuesday evening taking place at the Marjorie Luke Theatre.
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People and Pups Enjoy the Rain
Edhat readers share their rain photos from the weekend. Send in yours!
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Steam Rising from the Thomas Fire Burn Area
An edhat reader submitted a video showing steam rise from the Thomas Fire burn area.
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Breaking the Glass Ceiling Draws a Capacity Crowd to Antioch University
A forum honoring International Women’s Day invited guest panelists Police Chief Lori Luhnow, retired U.S. Army Colonel Kathryn Burba, and CEO of Girls Inc. Barbara Ben-Horin.
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Rotary Club recognizes Dos Pueblos High School Teacher
The Rotary Club of Santa Barbara recognized Dos Pueblos High School math teacher Anuroopa Kalbag for her outstanding work and significant contributions to public education.
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Local Women Professionals Discuss Challenges, Triumphs on International Women’s Day
Over 75 local women professionals gathered on Thursday to recognize International Women’s Day with a panel discussion about the current challenges and triumphs of women in the workplace.
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Mission Linen Supply Recognized as City of Santa Barbara Water Hero
Mission Linen Supply was honored by the City of Santa Barbara Water Conservation Program for going above and beyond in their water conservation efforts.
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Emergency Operations Center Volunteers Now Disaster Service Workers
On Thursday the City of Santa Barbara Fire Department Office of Emergency Services swore in nine Emergency Operations Center Volunteer Disaster Service Workers.
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Rock Sculpture Idea for Montecito
An edhat reader stumbled upon a unique rock structure that might a good idea for Montecito debris.
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Odd Clouds
An edhat reader feels they witnessed a strange phenomenon in the skies above Santa Barbara.
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San Ysidro Creek Rocks
Patti shares photos of the rocks surrounding the San Ysidro Creek in Montecito.
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Dos Pueblos High Wins County Mock Trial Competition
The Dos Pueblos High School team won the annual County Mock Trial Competition that concluded on Saturday.