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MountainMan4865 shares photos of the Whittier Fire and Bear Creek on Thursday.

Edhatters are encountering some cool animals around town, including turtles.

The County has issued a Notice of Preparation for an Environmental Impact Report on activites associated with cannabis use to solicit comments from the public.

Circle V Ranch Camp has canceled all remaining summer camp sessions due to the Whittier Fire.

An edhat reader shares photos of a PHOS-CHEK truck seen in the foothills.

An edhat reader reports an attempted child abduction at Concerts in the Park last Thursday. 

An edhat reader captures photos of a great white shark off Padaro Beach in Carpinteria this past weekend.

An edhat reader spotted a potential sewage leak at McDonalds in Goleta.

Check out these photos from the Blondie and Garbage concert at the Santa Barbara Bowl!

Jesse captured a timelapse video of the Whittier Fire from Knapp' s Castle on Saturday.

Tom shares photos of the Whittier Fire getting dangerously close to Broadcast Peak.

An edhat reader captured a traffic mishap on Calle Real.

Edhat subscribers share fireworks and July 4th celebration photos throughout Santa Barbara County.

The Samarkand Retirement Community celebrated a community-wide wedding reception.

Edhat subscribers share brilliant photos of the Rods and Roses classic car show in Carpinteria over the weekend.

The 4th of July is almost here! Learn where you can celebrate in the local area. 

Over 100 community leaders and front-line staff working to end homelessness in Santa Barbara County will come together for an intensive 2-day training in how to utilize the Housing First approach.

The SB County Office of Arts and Culture is pleased to announce a new exhibit featuring the photography of Nell Campbell in the Channing Peake Gallery.

The Natural History Museum of Santa Babara held their annual Wine and Food Festival under the beautiful oaks on Saturday.

The local blood inventory has dipped significantly, so to continue meeting patient needs United Blood Services is aiming to collect at least 2,500 donations throughout the Tri-Counties area by the 4th of July.

A horse meets a familiar face in these photos from the Earl Warren Showground Arabian horse show.

After five years of programming, the first cohort of girls from Girls Inc. gear up for college this fall.

Rotary Club of Santa Barbara recognizes Judith McCaffrey as a Rotary Major Donor.

Santa Barbara Sunrise Rotary Honors Physical Science/Art Teacher Mike Mowers of La Cuesta Continuation High School

Art captures an aerial photo of the Castillo Underpass repair in progress. 

An edhat reader is trying to find three teenagers suspected of stealing several items from a kiosk in the Paseo Nuevo Mall

Congratulations to the Santa Barbara Stingrays Youth Rugby Team members who were selected to Tri Counties All Star Varsity and Junior Varsity Teams.

Have you ever seen a two-headed turtle?

Santa Barbara Pony Baseball teams go on to win championships after having their gear and equipment stolen from MacKenzie Park.

Have readers seen the story poles on the corner of Garden and Yanonali Streets?