Local News

An edhat reader reports a power outage affecting a large area of the Eastside.

Beth Farnsworth, KEYT Journalist/Anchor, and Kymberlee Weil of Strategic Samurai were honored by the Association for Women in Communications.

The Land Trust joined with Betteravia Farms in a deal that conserves prime wildlife habitat and grazing lands in the hills west of Orcutt and clears the way for expansion of agriculture along Hwy 1. 

An edhat reader and parent at Notre Dame School share concerns over the recent threats made towards the school.

Fritz shares photos from the Sam Adams Combined Track and Field meet this past weekend.

Santa Barbara County Supervisor Gregg Hart honors Freedom 4 Youth for a decade of supporting at-promise youth inside of the juvenile system.

[Update]: Edhat readers share concern about the parking in Target's new lot on La Cumbre.

[Update]: An edhat reader shares a video of a unique looking cat near Elings Park, but is it a mountain lion?

[Update]: Edhat readers report La Colina Jr High is being evacuated due to smoke.

The Santa Barbara County Courthouse Docent Council proudly welcomes its Class of 2019.

Ty Warner reveals his $75 million renovation of the iconic Montecito Club and the new Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course on Friday.

An edhat reader reports a mountain lion was spotted at Elings Park.

Edhat staff captured a rare glance at the Planter's Nutmobile cruising on De La Vina Street Wednesday morning.

An edhat reader reports a scam call pretending to be from the Los Angeles Sheriff's Department.

Capitol Hardware announced the acquisition of Santa Barbara Plumbing Supplies on Friday.

The Rincon Classic surfing competition returned this past weekend for its 36th year.

Oil spills are an unfortunately consistent occurrence along the California coastline, but how do we respond when they happen?

The Saint Patrick's Celebration in the City of Santa Barbara is always packed with green fun, including parties, dinners at restaurants featuring Irish fare, parades, and special fundraising events with an Irish flavor.

The Santa Barbara Zoo has announced their first ambassador, Bradley the Golden Retriever.

An edhat reader shares a close-up photo of the oil rigs off our coast.

An edhat reader warns local residents of a suspected skater thief at Shoreline Park.

The surprise winner of the Architectural Foundation’s annual Santa Barbara County High School Architectural Design Competition was  lone  freshman, Olivia Doman

Kellogg Elementary is in the running to win $10,000 from a Scholar Dollars grant, and are asking for the community’s help to win. 

Santa Barbara-based companies, Deckers Brands, Ontraport, and ShelterBox USA co-hosted the 2nd Annual International Women’s Day event at Ontraport Headquarters last week in Santa Barbara.

The Santa Barbara International Orchid Show is here with whimsical displays of flower and flora through Sunday at the Earl Warren Showgrounds.

CenCal Health has purchased a 60,225 square foot building in Santa Barbara for an undisclosed amount.

An edhat reader shares a video of a helicopter replacing a power pole on Mission Ridge Tuesday morning.

An edhat reader warns residents of a door-to-door scam of workers saying they have extra asphalt to repave driveways.

Not all treasure is silver and gold, some are made of china and glass and hiding in local antique stores.

Dos Pueblos High School edged out San Marcos to win the Santa Barbara County Mock Trial competition last weekend.