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Sheriff's detectives are searching for an attempted murder suspect who is believed to have fled the Tanglewood area.

Local dentist James Rolfe is asking for support of his Afghanistan based nonprofit after the Taliban shut it down. 

A Los Alamos resident offers suggestions on how to improve new housing developments in unincorporated towns.

The story of restoring the UCSB North Campus Open Space documented in film

The U.S. Navy will bring the USS Santa Barbara into active fleet on April 1 of this year.

A reader reports a suspect posing as a DoorDash delivery driver was involved in a home burglary.

[Update]: A bicyclist sustained major injuries following a collision with a vehicle in Los Olivos Monday afternoon.

Caltrans has provided updates on two major Highway 101 projects in Summerland and Gaviota.

Edhat readers share nighttime photos of Santa Barbara from Stearns Wharf to La Cumbre.

[Update]: The Sheriff's Office has confirmed the body found in the Santa Ynez River on Sunday is the missing 14-year-old from Lompoc.

Can edhat readers identify this pretty tree?

Jerry Roberts shares an open letter by former mayor Sheila Lodge to County Supervisor Das Williams on the city's planning process.

Santa Barbara Unified School District staff updated the Board of Trustees on solar construction underway across several school sites.

The City of Golea has purchased a new e-bike for it Community Resource Deputy.

Here are the Santa Barbara City Council and Advisory Commissions meetings for the week of February 6, 2023

An edhat reader shares video of dashcam footage showing a semi-truck causing a multi-vehicle crash with four injuries on Highway 154 last week.

The City of Goleta received a $5.56 million grant for the Goleta Train Depot Project which is matched by a $1 million commitment of City funds/

Ron shares a photo of the "Snow Moon" on February 4.

After a three-year hiatus, Earth Day returns to Alameda Park on Saturday, April 29 from 11am to 7pm  and Sunday, April 30 from 11am to 6pm, 2023.

Meet Christian, one of the cutest pups you'll ever meet.

Meet Quince & Persimmon, a sweet pair of 9-month-old brothers who have been with ASAP Cats since August. 

Utility Work to Begin this Monday for Ekwill Street & Fowler Road Extensions and Hollister Avenue Bridge Projects

Tom is back with part two of "Feast or Famine" from Goleta Surfing.

Daniel reports calmer weather this February compared to the intense storms from the past two months.

A reader stumbled across a rare mushroom that resembles Darth Vader.

Joe shares another colorized photo of Old Mission Santa Barbara from the 1880s or before.

In 1915, a filmcrew was rained out while filiming a silent movie at Zaca Lake.

Bonnie shares a tribute to her mentor, renowned journalist and author of the "Book of Mexican Cookery," Barbara Hansen.

A reader reports the boat ramp at Lake Cachuma is now up to water level.

The City of Goleta announces new parking restrictions including 90 minute time restrictions, no parking, and loading zones in Old Town Goleta.