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Although ground squirrels were never popular, tree squirrels  were considered  cute 100 years ago.

While there are more flower varieties blooming than there were two weeks ago, there aren't as many as in other years.

Roger reports a structure fire in the 400 block of Las Alturas.

Roger reports a vehicle hit a fire hydrant on Pedregosa and Garden Streets and fled the scene.

Roger reports an arrested subject is being combative in the 400 block of Bath Street.

Roger reports a robbery and assault at the Shell gas station at Walnut and Hollister.

Roger reports a theft at Home Depot with the suspect running out of the Goleta store.

The Santa Barbara County Registrar of Voters office is looking for at least another 80 volunteers to serve as poll workers for the June 5, 2018, Statewide Direct Primary Election.

In recognition of their bravery during the Thomas Fire, Sen Hannah-Beth Jackson will honor women first responders from Santa Barbara and Ventura counties as the Women of the Year.

On Wednesday, the Santa Maria Police Department conducted an ABC “Shoulder Tap” and “Minor Decoy” operation throughout the City of Santa Maria.

[Update]: A crop dusting helicopter clipped power lines causing a 1/4 vegetation fire in Goleta on Friday morning.

An edhat reader reports a traffic jam on Highway 101 southbound near Fairview around 10:45 a.m. Friday.

An edhat reader wonders why police vehicles were on Manzanillo Drive in Goleta on Thursday afternoon.

One person has died in a head-on vehicle collision on Highway 1 outside Lompoc Friday morning.

Community Action Commission’s 2-1-1 Health and Human Services Helpline experienced a 1000% increase in requests for information and aid during the Thomas Fire and 1/9 Debris Flow.

Patti shares photos of elk and bison at the Carrizo Plains and Soda Lake.

San Luis Obispo Police are asking for information about a person of interest in a homicide investigation who has ties to Santa Barbara County.

First Responders from public safety agencies across Santa Barbara County know more about how to communicate with people who have autism after attending an important training.

Amanda Lloyd Lumsden, DVM (March 12, 1971 - February 9, 2018)

Roger has the scanner reports. "I heard of 3 vehicles in the city taken this week leaving the keys in the ignition."

Roger reports a traumatic injury near the Carpinteria Salt Marsh.

Roger reports a hazardous hole in the sidewalk at Chapala and Sola Streets.

Roger reports Police are looking for an armed robbery suspect on Gutierrez Street.

Friday is the last day to vote in the County's WaterWise High School Video contest.

Santa Maria Police are searching for a missing 17-year-old girl and are looking for information about her whereabouts.

On Tuesday the Environmental Defense Center notified a local oil company of its intent to sue for alleged violations of the Clean Water Act.

An edhat reader and Montecito resident has some comments on Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU's) in high fire areas.

Das Williams reflects on 100 days following the Montecito Mudslide after the Thomas Fire.

A U.S. District Court judge certified a real property class in a lawsuit against Plains All American for the 2015 Refugio Oil Spill in Santa Barbara County.

 Can it be our hills are showing some green already in John Wiley's pic from the Farmer's Market?