Question & Answer

An edhat reader is curious about what type of tree is located at the Habit on S. Milpas Street.

Edhat readers are asking for help identifying a plant and tree found around town.

An edhat reader wonders if pole signs are now allowed within the City of Santa Barbara.

Can edhat readers identify this creepy looking fungus?

I'm new to town and heard there are stingrays at local beaches, do locals have tips? 

Can edhatters help identify these plants?

An edhat reader wonders if anyone knows when the Catholic Charities Thrifty Shopper will be back.

Where can I get information about 5G towers being installed around Santa Barbara?

[Update]: An edhat reader reports the drive-in movie theatre is now open.

An edhat reader is wondering where it is legal to use a BB or pellet gun.

Why aren't masks required for anyone entering a business?

Can edhat readers identify this mushroom?

Are there any locations in SB County or any neighboring counties that are offering antibody testing for COVID-19?

Are Girl Scout Cookies still available for purchase?

Does anyone know if the Santa Barbara Airport is closed?

I took a drive down Old San Marcos Rd this morning and off the coast at Coal Oil Point is a large ship. Can anyone tell us what it is and share info about it?

An edhat reader wonders why some local tattoo shops are still operational.

An edhat reader wonders if dentists are considered medically necessary?

Does anyone know why the City Public Works and Planning Departments are closed?

Does anyone have any idea why the downtown post office is being painted a cream color?

An edhat reader wonders if anyone knows what bird is screeching at Alameda Park.

Does the March 3 election determine the winner of the 37th State Assembly seat?

Does anyone know if the courtroom will be open for the MS 13 trial in Santa Maria?

An edhat reader is curious why certain trees are tagged with numbers on a local hiking trail.

Is there going to be a debate for the seven candidates running for the 37th Assembly District seat?

Has there been a determination of what caused the cave fire?

Can edhat readers identify this majestic bird?

When is Marborg picking up Christmas Trees?

Our sewer is backing up. I have called several rooter services and have heard that “Santa Barbara is very busy today”. Is there some clog issue going on here?

Are there any scheduled beach clean-ups in the area that my company can volunteer for?