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An edhat reader reports a high-speed chase and crash that ended in Hope Ranch early Saturday morning.

The 12th annual September 11th Concert celebrated a global day of music and peace.

An edhat reader reports a wasp nest on Jesusita Trail.

The Connoisseurs’ Circle Gala Dinner featured a VIP tasting event with a select group of ten Taste of the Town wines, beer & spirits partners.

emPower provides tips to create an energy efficient bedroom to help regulate temperatures and keep your electricity costs down.

Goleta’s City Council voted unanimously last night to pursue “Option 6” – an alternative to the five options identified by City Staff – to address the numerous trail closures on Ellwood Mesa.

An edhat reader reports Santa Barbara High School is cutting down 176 trees as part of its Peabody Stadium Improvement Project.

Jim McCullar has been named Grand Marshal of the 2017 Los Alamos Valley Old Days Parade, sponsored by the Los Alamos Valley Men's Club.

[Update]: An edhat reader reports the heron art that was damaged during the storm on Sunday has been restored. 

An edhat reader shares an aerial video of Ellwood Grove, the butterfly habitat and the pending vote that will determine its fate.

The Santa Barbara Central Library is now accepting reservation requests for the use of the lobby display cases for the year beginning in January.

A colorful pop-up exhibition is now on display in the Historic Storke Placita located at 700 State Street.

An edhat reader reports a catalytic converter theft in a Goleta neighborhood early Monday morning.

[Update]: Edhat readers share photos and video of the recent storm damage and report a mini tornado on Sunday afternoon.

A local teen leader involved in Santa Barbara community service began her first day at Georgetown University after receiving a full academic scholarship.

An edhat reader captures a beautiful photo of the sunset from Hope Ranch.

Local hotspot The Brewhouse, reopened Friday after four months of closing down due to an electrical fire.

A Santa Barbara resident studying in Houston was able to capture drone footage of Harvey's aftermath.

An edhat reader reports a high-speed chase on Highway 101 early Thursday morning.

[Update]: Edhat readers captured stunning photos of Thursday's sunrise.

An edhat reader reports two break-ins of businesses in the San Roque area on Sunday evening.

A reader shares a photo of a sign the California Coastal Commission has posted notifying the public of its intention to install signs. 

Through a generous grant from Google.org, Girl Scouts of California’s Central Coast hosted a kick-off event for their new Girl Code program at Camp Arnaz.

Does anyone have drone footage from the Mesa on Thursday?

Interior Secretary Zinke refuses to publicly release his recommendation today for iconic California landscape.

An edhat reader reports an attempted car burglary on Eucalyptus Lane in Montecito was broken up by a neighbor.

The California Coastal Commission and State Coastal Conservancy are fighting to provide access for non-residents onto Hollister Ranch beaches.

The City of Santa Barbara will complete its first protected bike lane as part of the Bicycle Master Plan.

Here is your monthly update on the happenings in Old Town.

Free eyeglasses and eye care will be provided to Carpinteria children thanks to a group of locals who gathered for dinner.