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An Edhat reader reports receiving scam phone calls where the caller claims to be from the Apple Store.

Six suspects have been identified and property has been recovered in the reported thefts from farms and ranches in the Santa Maria Valley. 

These shots capture some of the Whittier Fire damage as of last night.

“Dog Days of August” is a spay/neuter promotion being offered by the Responsible Pet Ownership Alliance.

An edhat reader reports the lifetime Senior Pass for U.S. National Parks is increasing to $80 on August 28th. 

An Edhat reader shares a gorgeous photo of the sunset over the ocean.

An edhat reader shares video footage of aerial assaults on Santa Barbara wildfires.

Jack Johnson performed at the Santa Barbara Bowl Monday night as a part of his 2017 summer tour aimed at reducing plastic waste and helping the environment.

Santa Barbara MTD held the 3rd Annual Youth Art Poster Contest this spring in Grades 1 through 6 with the theme “Buses of the Future.”

Max Rosenberg captured these scenic photos of the Whittier Fire on Sunday night.

Edhat readers share their photos of the Whittier Fire from UCSB to SR 154.

Community members gathered outside Costco in Goleta on Friday morning to view the Whittier Fire information board.

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.