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UC Santa Barbara Professors Jeffrey Stewart and Victor Rios have been named to John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation Chairs.

Mercury, Venus, and Mars are hanging out low in the western sunset sky in early August, but only bright Venus will be easily visible.

Pat and Tobe tracked through a little-used side trail on the grounds of La Purisima Mission.

Horses and cars coexisted peacefully as transportation for the "Flying A" studio in 1912.

The highly contagious COVID-19 Delta variant continues to circulate in Santa Barbara County bringing a greater risk to unvaccinated residents.

Roger reports an injured bicyclist struck by a vehicle on Upper State Street.

The Montecito Fire Department has opened a community survey to better understand resident's household evacuation readiness and past experiences during evacuation events. 

[Update]: Santa Barbara Police responded to several reports of gunshots in the downtown area.

[Update]: A Santa Barbara transient was arrested for threatening a child with a knife in the downtown area.

Los Padres National Forest officials announced the selection of Daryl Hodges as the new Santa Barbara District Ranger.

Roger reports a small brush fire at Garden and Gutierrez Streets.

An edhatter wonders if there's a local alarm for a possible tsunami.

An edhat reader is looking for a licensed and insured handyman. 

Santa Barbara Police officers used Narcan to revive a man suffering from two opioid overdoses in the span of two days.

The Santa Maria Police Department announces their proactive response to gang violence with four arrests.

Santa Barbara Police Detectives were able to help recover $50,000 for a 90-year-old resident who fell victim to a foreign telephone scam.

[Update]: An Isla Vista man was arrested after a standoff with Sheriff's Deputies on Wednesday afternoon.

Sheriff Accused of Providing Supervisors ‘Bad Facts’ to Justify Expensive Overhaul

For the first time in the race, the three leading challengers to Mayor Cathy Murillo met face-to-face (virtually) on Wednesday.

A San Luis Obispo man has pleaded guilty to bribing a County Supervisor to vote on issues affecting his cannabis business.

Old Spanish Days in Santa Barbara Puts Community Healthy and Safety First As Annual Mercado Looks to 2022; All Other Announced Fiesta Events Continue

The City of Santa Barbara is hosting a meeting Thursday night to discuss the improvement project at Dwight Murphy Field.

Roger reports a vehicle fire on Highway 101 northbound near the Cabrillo Blvd offramp.

Andrew reports a motorcycle collision on Las Positas.

Roger reports a body was found near the children's playground at Chase Palm Park. 

The Hope Ranch "Volcano" was at it again on Wednesday morning producing smoke and a small brush fire.

Jerry Roberts breaks down the latest in local politics including Mayor Cathy Murillo skipping Hal Conklin's memorial and the rankings of her challengers.

Hospice of Santa Barbara’s virtual event Navigating Re-Entry Town Hall brought a range of community leaders to discuss the fears, anxiety, and questions we all have as we contemplate a return to society after the pandemic.  

The Santa Barbara County Public Works Department Flood Control District Engineering Manager Jon Frye will receive the 2021 Award for Excellence from the Floodplain Management Association.

An edhat reader shares video of a catalytic converter being stolen from a Toyota Prius that was parked downtown.