Op Ed

An edhat reader opposes the District Attorney's decision to seek the death penalty for the man accused of murdering the Han family.

The President of Santa Barbara City College makes a public statement on the status of DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals).

The Gaviota Coast Consevancy urges the community not to trash the Gaviota Coast and oppose the Tajiguas Landfill.

The Environmental Defense Center responds to Trump's plans to open up oil drilling on the California coast, specifically the Santa Barbara Channel.

An edhat reader explains why the location of new apartments will lead to health problems.

An edhat reader shares an experience about witnessing horses in distress at Earl Warren Showgrounds.

An edhat reader takes a moment to thank the Santa Barbara County Road Crews. 

An edhat reader writes an open letter to Santa Barbara’s Mayor and City Council who will hear the Appeal of a project denied by the Historic Landmarks Commission on Tuesday regarding short term vacation rentals.

An edhat reader voices concern over Patagonia and conscious consumerism. 

An edhat reader compares the decline of downtown San Francisco to downtown Santa Barbara.

The new South Coast Bike Share Feasibility Study proves Santa Barbara is a prime location for a bicycle share system, and details how such a system could be affordably implemented.

Javier Saucedo, an emPower Central Coast Energy COast has tips on how to kee your home cool this summer in this Op-Ed.