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The Sheriff’s Office Coroner’s Bureau has confirmed the identity of the murder victim that was recovered by Sheriff’s detectives on September 21.

Tom takes photos of pollution and debris surrounding the Bacara Resort near Haskell's Beach.

The Santa Barbara Police Department is asking for the public's help in locating an at-risk missing juvenile.

An edhat reader shares photos of a Grizzly Bear killing a Bull Elk while traveling in Yellowstone National Park this month.

A reader agues Santa Barbara officials have refused to take part in a state program that would directly support older adults and small businesses. 

A recently admitted youth at the County of Santa Barbara Probation Department’s Santa Maria Juvenile Hall tested positive for COVID-19 on Wednesday.

Santa Barbara County has moved up the random drawing of redistricting commissioners after 200 residents applied. 

Roger reports a brush fire in the Ventura River bottom near the Buena Vista Golf Course.

Roger reports a sheared fire hydrant following a traffic collision on Calle Real.

An edhat reader shares photos of a Black Bear hanging out in Solvang.

A Sheriff's Deputy tested positive for COVID-19 on Thursday.

Governor Newsom is now allowing nail services and physician-ordered electrolysis to operate indoors with modifications.

The Public Health Department provides information on children participating in youth sports.

Roger reports a motorcyclist is down on Highway 101 southbound near Mariposa Reina.

Casa del Herrero has reopened and is now offering outdoor self-guided tours of the garden.

Online tool allows users to detect whales and ships in the Santa Barbara Channel in near real-time.

Sheriff's Deputies are investigating an armed robbery that took place at the Casitas Plaza in Carpinteria on Wednesday.

UCSB Researchers to study pandemic’s impact on the underserved in second project of Pahl Initiative on the Study of Critical Social Issues.

Can edhat readers identify this pretty pink flower?

Roger reports a climber needed to be rescued after climbing up a cliff and getting stuck.

Roger reports a possibly armed and dangerous vehicle thief out of Atascadero.

The Land Trust received its second accreditation renewal from the Land Trust Alliance Commission, the gold standard for land trusts conserving land forever and demonstrating solid, trustworthy financial management.

UCSB Researchers uncover early results about an existing tuberculosis vaccine that has been hypothesized to help against the coronavirus.

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

Santa Barbara County's Health Officer provides information on different types of face coverings and which are the most effective.

An edhat reader is curious about what these metal markers are on the sidewalk near Mission and Garden Streets.

Jane and Paul Orfalea/the Audacious Foundation have donated $100,000 to the Wilderness Youth Project and issued a $50,000 matching challenge grant to encourage other donors.

[Update]: The Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Office has identified the woman who drowned in Lake Cachuma on Sunday evening.

An edhat reader shares a photo of the Goleta Slough and Atascadero Creek.

The Santa Barbara Police Department arrested a suspect for assault with a deadly weapon.