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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.

Local environmentalists strongly oppose the Trump Administration's plan to open the Santa Barbara Channel to new offshore oil and gas drilling.

An edhat reader reports an intensive search in Solvang for two suspects early Thursday morning.

An edhat reader reports hundreds of stolen letters and bills from Montecito is being found strewn in the bushes near Painted Cave.

An edhat reader reminds the community that witnessing a leaf blower is worth reporting.

Marian Regional Medical Center in Santa Maria has welcomed the first Santa Barbara County Baby of 2018.

Grayson and her little brother Rex worked together to raise $350 at their cocoa stand for those impacted by the Thomas Fire.

An edhat reader reports the water service for residents in the Casitas Water District is now being shut off after returning home from Thomas Fire evacuations.

An edhat reader reports an SUV attempted to make a left turn but drove right into a boulder in the center divider of Carrillo Street on Friday.

Every year in December, there are wonderful displays of holiday lights in Santa Barbara. If you live there or if you happen to be visiting, you can have a wonderful time driving around looking at the festive decorations, if you know where to look.

An edhat reader asks community members to hang green ribbon as a thank you for firefighters and first responders.

An edhat reader captured a photo of a rooster taking a walk during the Thomas Fire evacuation.

Edhat readers report a printed slur in Monday's issue of the Santa Barbara News-Press

An edhat subscriber snapped a photo a photo of the Thomas Fire sky over Santa Maria farmlands. 

Betsy Green attended the Winter Solstice event at the Santa Barbara Mission with Father Larry.

An edhat reader reports shark sightings at Rincon Point within the last month, including a video of a shark hunting a seal.

An edhat reader shares photos of Bella Vista Drive after the Thomas Fire.

The Santa Barbara Zoo reopens with a debut of the Asian small-clawed otter pups, a giant anteater baby, and the "petite" female Masai giraffe.

An edhat reader snapped a photo of a brush fire along Highway 101 near the Conjeo Pass on Thursday morning.

An edhat reader thanked Oregon firefighters who protected the Shepard Mesa area in Carpinteria.

[Update]: An edhat reader reports the stolen Little Free Library in More Mesa has been returned.

An edhat reader reports the Post Office delivered mail to areas under a mandatory evacuation.

Patti captures photos of the firefighter base camp at Lake Cachuma.

An edhat reader expresses gratitude to the President of Santa Barbara City College for caring for their employees.

[Update]: The Santa Barbara Airport remains open, however four flights were cancelled Sunday morning.

[Update]: Edhat readers share their photos and video of the Thomas Fire from a local's perspective.

An edhat reader noticed the dog statue at the corner of Garden and Mission Streets is protected from the poor air quality in town.

The Santa Barbara Zoo has reopened with free admission and indoor activities for restless children.