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Roger reports Harbor Patrol detained two suspects believed to be vehicle thieves.

Santa Barbara County Air Pollution Control District and Santa Barbara County Public Health Department encourage residents to be proactive and plan for poor air quality conditions when wildfires occur and smoke is present.

Roger has the scanner reports. "A couple weeks ago I was in Trader Joes and an employee that works there told me that 3 times his house has been on fire due to Homeless camp warming/cooking fires."

An edhat reader reports an assault in the CVS parking lot on Upper State Street

An Amtrak Engineer reports vehicles are parked too close to the railroad tracks.

Roger reports an assault and battery near Shoreline Cafe.

Roger reports a disturbance/fight on Hollister near the Alpha Thrift store.

Santa Barbara Police arrested a felon for assaulting a woman after he fled and jumped into the ocean early Wednesday morning.

Employees of the Kmart in Goleta were notified their store will be closing in October, possibly making way for a new Target location.

[Update]: With updated numbers, the Holiday Fire destroyed 10 homes in 113 acres.

An edhat reader shares an example of the extortion letter scam that recently hit Santa Barbara County residents.

When it comes to climate change, Democrats and Republicans are generally in agreement — they just don’t realize it.

Starting Wednesday the northbound Highway 101 fast lane will be closed for Casitas Pass Overcrossing removal between Bailard and Linden Avenues. One northbound Highway 101 lane will remain open.

Santa Maria Police are investigating a drive-by shooting that took place on Church Street Wednesday evening.

Can edhat readers identify this spider that's been invading homes lately?

Roger reports a bicyclist was struck by a vehicle at Victoria and De La Vina.

John Wiley shares a different aerial view of Holiday Hill after the Holiday fire in Goleta.

Preventative maintenance work will begin next week, July 17,  2018  and will continue through August 2, 2018 in Santa Barbara County.

The City of Santa Barbara is increasing public safety patrols on State Street to deter nuisance issues.

Roger reports a suspect brandished a knife near Marborg in the 700 block of Cacique.

Roger reports an assault on Cabrillo at Calle Caesar Chavez.

It's 7-Eleven Day which means all convenience stores will be giving away their signature drink from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Wednesday.

Are other edhat readers having issues with slow internet in the Noleta/Goleta area?

Do edhat readers have information on the constant helicopters landing at Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital?

A wanted felon from Santa Maria fled from a traffic stop in his vehicle and crashed into the playground of an apartment building where children were playing.

The Santa Barbara Police Department honors the 1 year anniversary of the Volunteers in Policing Program that's contributed nearly 3,000 volunteer hours to the City.

Roger has the scanner reports. "Aggressive subject taking a shower in the Kids World bathroom."

Local Fire Departments held a joint academy and graduation for eight new recruits last week.

The County’s Holiday Fire Local Assistance Center will extend hours through Saturday, July 14. Added are hours of 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.Thursday through Saturday, July 12-14

The County of Santa Barbara, Assemblymember Limón and Sen. Jackson are hosting an informational hearing on Thursday to provide an update on wildfire prevention and recovery.