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Santa Barbara has been featured in a Washington Post article covering climate change in California.

The Santa Barbara Police Department reports two people were arrested after an assault caused significant injuries to a male victim early Monday morning.

SBCC staff served students Thanksgiving dinner during Cave Fire evacuations and campus closures.

Roger has the scanner reports. "Now I must admit I have White Privilege though I don't want it."

World-renowned researcher, author, and speaker Dr. Dan Siegel will present an important evening of mind and body health and personal growth on December 13.

Roger reports a traffic collision due to a loose dog on Highway 101 near the Mission Street exit.

The Santa Maria Police Department investigated a possible threat directed at school-aged children.

[Update]: Caltrans and California Highway Patrol have reopened Highway 154 after being closed due to a small rockslide Sunday evening.

The City of Goleta requests the public's participation to help develop the first Homelessness Strategic Plan at an open house on December 11.

Monterey Bay Community Power announced its approval for continued expansion into the Central Coast.

An edhat reader shares photos of a recent hike in the Cave Fire burn area.

UCSB Men's Soccer Team closed their season on Saturday afternoon after a 1-0 loss to Wake Forest in the NCAA Quarterfinals.

Meet Hoppy, a sweet pup who is anxiously waiting to be adopted by a loving family.

Meet Pekoe, an adorable kitten that is ready to cuddle with you all winter.

Toro Creek Bridge on SR-192 is expected to close during the daytime hours for the next two weeks as construction is expected to be completed this month.

Harley Hahn shares his route for the 2019 Santa Barbara Holiday Light Tour.

Local photographer Fritz Olenberger shares photos of the 67th annual Downtown Santa Barbara Holiday Parade.

Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Detectives arrested a 34-year-old Lompoc man for alleged sex crimes.

A Lyft driver from Lompoc was found guilty of sexually assaulting a female passenger from Nipomo. 

High Sierra Grill, now Flightline Restaurant, has filed a claim of damages against the City of Santa Barbara.

[Winner Announced]: Enter edhat's annual Santa Hat Counting Contest during the 67th annual Downtown Santa Barbara Holiday Parade.

The International Space Station will make a few visible passes through Santa Barbara’s evening skies in early December.

In December 1919, a shootout with a fugitive took place at the Santa Barbara Police Office.

Roger reports an intruder is trying to force open a door to a residence in the 100 block of Middle Road.

Roger reports a man inside a bank on Carpinteria Ave is claiming he has a gun.

Roger reports an attempted package thief was caught in the act in the 1500 block of Chapala.

The trial for a Goleta woman accused of driving and crashing an Amtrak bus under the influence of methamphetamine has been postponed.

UC Santa Barbara Athletics is hosting a watch party for local Gaucho fans to cheer on the Men's Soccer Team as they take on Wake Forest Saturday afternoon.

Caltrans has opened the public comment period for US Highway 101 Santa Claus Lane Bicycle Path Project in Carpinteria.

The Santa Maria Police Department arrested a 38-year-old man believed to be involved in a shooting on Monday.