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It is with great sadness that the Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors learned of the sudden passing of former Fifth District Supervisor Joseph “Joe” P. Centeno over the weekend.

The City of Santa Barbara is seeking feedback on a possible new bicycle and pedestrian freeway overcrossing between the Eastside and the vicinity of Dwight Murphy Field.

Edhat readers report a rollover traffic collision on Highway 101 southbound near Padaro Lane.

An edhat reader reports a traffic collision on Highway 154 at San Antonio Creek Road.

[Update]: A 43-year-old man was arrested for allegedly setting fire to a Goleta home on purpose early Tuesday morning.

Patti shares photos of a red and hazy sunset caused by the Alisal Fire.

The City of Goleta is reminding residents of Great ShakeOut Day this Thursday, the annual statewide earthquake drill.

The City of Santa Barbara is looking for feedback on the future of De La Guerra Plaza.

Did anyone see a “shooting star” stream over Goleta headed SW->NE?

Andrew reports a small spot fire off Highway 101 southbound, just before the Castillo offramp.

Sheriff’s deputies have arrested a Lompoc man for charges stemming from a road rage incident that occurred in Solvang.

Is anyone else having issues with Cox internet in Goleta?

UC Santa Barbara researchers will lead a clinical trial to see how virtual reality can help older adults and their families

The City of Goleta announced new and reappointed Commissioners to #TeamGoleta including two local High School students.

An edhat reader shares a glowing sunrise photo from the Santa Barbara Harbor.

The Lompoc Police Department is investigating two homicides that took place within the city on Sunday.

John “Jack” Bugay (September 22, 1928 - October 3, 2021)

Report of a jeep that went over the side on Painted Cave Road ...

100 students at Franklin Elementary School received backpacks filled with school supplies compliments of City National Bank in partnership with United Way of Santa Barbara County.

This year, over 450 supporters joined Hospice of Santa Barbara for their 9th Annual Heroes of Hospice virtual event to raise 170k to help support their work throughout the Santa Barbara community.

Meet Licorice and Louie, two 10-week-old kitten siblings that are full of love.

Meet Danny, a fun-loving and spunky pup who is ready for a new home.

Edhat readers share their photos and videos of the Alisal Fire that started on Monday afternoon near Solvang and quickly expanded to Highway 101.

The Los Padres National Forest reports increased activity in the Alisal Fire on Saturday and the evacuation center moving to standby status.

County firefighters are responding to a report of a vegetation fire near the La Purisima Mission in Lompoc ...

Loma Alta Drive will be closed to vehicular traffic, from Coronel Street to West Canon Perdido Street, from October 18 to June 1, 2022, as the City prepares for storm-related impacts to Loma Alta Drive from the recent Loma Fire.

The Montecito Water District and Montecito Sanitary District have joined forces in pursuit of innovative ways to improve water supply.

Offshore winds and high wildfire risk in recent days, but also some mountain snow.

The Australian Flame Tree has one of the most dazzling floral displays. In fact, the word “flame” in the name refers to its canopy of scarlet flowers - the tree looks on fire!

A number of Santa Barbara’s citizens had bit parts in the movies that were produced by the historic “Flying A” movie studio.