Open Forum

A reader wonders what edhatters think about politicians getting the COVID-19 vaccine ahead of frontline workers.

An edhat reader wonders if gyms are allowed to open indoors?

[Update]: Edhat readers share the best holiday light displays in the local area.

An edhat reader reports getting an email about a COVID-19 test from Quest Diagnostics for $129.

If UCSB is supposedly closed to in-classroom teaching, why is IV still so crowded with "students"?

An edhat reader wonders if it's ok for a man with no gloves or mask to put flyers on vehicles at West Beach.

Does anyone know the origins of the Frog Wall?

An edhat reader seeks advice from the community on how to deal with a noisy neighbor.

An edhat reader wonders how to apply their home as a short term rental with the City of Santa Barbara

An edhat reader is asking for advice on how to deal with a tenant that refuses to leave a rental property.

Can edhat readers provide tips for camping at Gaviota?

Has anyone else noticed a difference in the taste of tap water in Goleta?

Does anyone know if there was extensive damage done to local agricultural due to last week's heat wave?

An edhat reader reports a newly approved housing project in Santa Ynez and wonders if the location is problematic?

Did anyone else feel the hot winds in Goleta on Sunday evening?

Are there any rules on gatherings at private homes that can be enforced?

An edhat reader wonders why schools aren't reopening while community centers are.

An edhat reader wonders why the City of Santa Barbara water rates are the same as when we were in a drought.

An edhat reader wonders if anyone else had a questionable experience serving jury duty with a lack of COVID-19 guidelines.

An edhat reader wonders whether they should say something to people flagrantly disregarding the physical distancing and mask-wearing mandate?

An edhat reader wonders if anyone else has been charged for PPE at local dentist's offices.

An edhat reader wonders how we can encourage people to pick up their dog's poop bags on the Goleta bike path.

An edhat reader wonders why the city is not enforcing beer pong in local parks.

An edhat reader is a bit surprised by an email a local gym sent its members concerning COVID-19.

An edhat reader wonders if children's summer camps are allowed and what precautions are being implemented.

For people who are choosing to stay in their homes during the pandemic, how are you thinking about safety if there’s a mandatory evacuation for wildfire?

Is there a local nonprofit or women's shelter that will accept women's professional business clothes?

Is the City of Santa Barbara waiving 90-minute parking restrictions for the next 90 days?

An edhat reader wonders why there appears to be a shortage of hummingbirds this summer.

An edhat reader is looking for tips on how to combat a pest on a young Asian Pear tree.