Open Forum

Why is there still so much congestion on Highway 101 after it re-opened?

An edhat reader wonders if people should be allowed to repopulate Montecito with the potential of more mudslides?

Do edhatters know if Amtrak Business Class fills up the same as Coach?

Edhat readers have questions about specific road closures in Montecito and Carpinteria.

An edhat reader wants to know why Carpinteria's oil pier isn't being used for transportation between Santa Barbara.

Do edhat readers know of ways locals can help with the devastation in Montecito?

An edhat reader wants to know, why was the Galleria chosen for the new Target location?

Is anyone else concerned about the potential for mudslides in the burn areas with this recent rain?

An edhat reader heard a rumor of Target going into the Paseo Nuevo Mall, does anyone know?

When will officials release the cause of what started the Thomas Fire?

What are edhat readers planning on doing this New Years Eve and New Years Day?

An edhat reader wants to know how everyone is feeling after the threat of the Thomas Fire has been lifted.

Do edhatters have tips on how to prevent ash from coming through the cracks of windows and doors?

Does anyone else hear a band playing on the eastside in the evacuation zone?

If the fire reaches transformers, how long will we be without power?

Edhat readers report on which businesses are closed today due to power outages, the Thomas Fire, and poor air quality.

What are my legal rights to an apartment rental in a complex with bedbugs?

A reader asks where they can buy live milk kefir grains in the Santa Barbara area.

Does anyone have ideas for a dog-friendly landscaped backyard?

It's Small Business Saturday, which local businesses will you be supporting today?

Are other edhat readers worried about net neutrality and the monopoly of Cox Communications restricting our internet usage?

Do edhat readers know of any angel or giving trees specific to teenagers and seniors?

Do edhat readers have experience completely cutting the cable cord and using alternative options?

Did anyone else experience any issues during the Veterans Day Half Marathon on Saturday?

Is anyone else noticing that Cox Communications is subtly removing cable services?

Is there a law or ordinance to help move a parked car that's constantly leaking oil?

Do edhatters know the story of a man who dances at the Santa Gertrudes Asistancio monument on Highway 33 every weekend?

Has anyone else had the experience of their vote-by-mail ballot being returned to them?

What's your favorite Halloween candy? Go! 

Ok edhatters, what's the best Halloween costume you've seen so far today?