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An edhat reader reports a small brush fire near Zaca Station Road off Highway 154.

Old Spanish Days shares a photo of this year's Los Niños de La Flores.

Scanner reporters are following a brush fire near the Lagoon on UC Santa Barbara's campus.

Santa Barbara County Public Health officials are reporting a "dramatic increase" in COVID-19 cases due to unvaccinated residents.

Newly released maps show the areas in Santa Barbara County that are most at risk of a tsunami.

The Coast Guard helicopter crews flying out of rented space at the naval base at Point Mugu will finally get a permanent home as ground broke Tuesday for their new facility.

An activist group held a candlelight vigil on Saturday in Santa Barbara honoring the late Congressman John Lewis.

Clean Air Express and Santa Barbara Metropolitan Transit District give customers options to “tap to ride” as a result of a California Integrated Travel Project contactless payment demonstration

Jerry Roberts shares the eulogy written by Laura Capps for Hal Conklin's memorial service.

Kenneth A Hunt (July 21, 1958 - July 20, 2021)

Andrew reports a brush fire near Juvenile Hall off Hollister Ave near Modoc.

Andrew reports an assault with a deadly weapon using a vehicle in the 200 block of Mathilda in Goleta.

Sheriff’s detectives are investigating four recent burglaries at local businesses where the suspects forced entry overnight and stole items.

Ronald captured a photo of the moonrise over the Santa Barbara Channel on Sunday.

Santa Barbara County Deputies arrested a Solvang man for brandishing a replica firearm at the Santa Ines Mission.

An edhat reader spotted a pair of yellow birds and is wondering if edhat readers can identify them.

Major monsoonal moisture surge to bring fairly widespread California thunderstorms (wetter south, drier north), with NorCal fire weather concerns.

Are there any local gyms with outdoor treadmills or other cardio equipment?  

An edhat reader wonders if someone has knowledge on the periodic appearance of heavy tar on local beaches.

A 71-year-old hiker was rescued from San Ysidro Trail on Sunday afternoon due to heat exhaustion.

A bicyclist sustained a major head injury near Los Alamos and was airlifted to the hospital Sunday evening.

Two people were injured following a traffic collision on Highway 101 just north of Los Alamos Sunday morning.

An edhat reader reports numerous cars being towed on Riven Rock Road.

The Family Service Agency is seeking volunteer Ombudsman Representatives to serve close to 5,000 residents in 133 long-term care facilities throughout Santa Barbara County. 

This month, People’s Self-Help Housing announced the latest recipients of the Distinguished Property Award

Santa Barbara Humane successfully rehomed a deaf dog and his bonded companion. 

Meet Eric, a baby puppy that loves to cuddle and play.

Meet Ricky, a sweet orange kitty who needs a home.

UCLA economist Lee Ohanian discusses shift in California’s governance that led to high cost of living and doing business in the state