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Caltrans is continuing to rebuild and repair six bridges along State Route 192 following debris flows and flooding in the Montecito area this past January.

Can edhat readers identify this type of hawk?

Target made a formal announcement on Monday stating their new 117,000 square-foot store will open in 2019 in Hollister Ave location Kmart plans to vacate this October.

Where will you live temporarily post-disaster? A local resident takes aim at a pending bill restricting housing rentals.

While you're out looking at our great planet lineup, Santa Barbara will get some nice evening passes from the International Space Station, weather permitting.

Roger has the scanner reports. "I keep hearing these calls that include the suspect walking around with their Pants down."

How do you save lives and homes when “every acre can and will burn”?

The annual French Festival held at Oak Park looked to be another success on day 1, but on Sunday it really became a celebration when France won their 2nd FIFA World Cup Title.

Roger reports an active brush fire off Las Canoas with a chainsaw explosion and injury nearby.

Roger reports a shed was on fire in the 600 block of Wentworth.

In a recent ranking, Santa Barbara was named the #1 Best Place to the Live in the U.S. for the Weather in 2018

Hospice of Santa Barbara hosted the "The Five Invitations" at Old Mission Santa Barbara this weekend.

Meet Zodiac, an adventurous kitten who is looking for a home.

Meet Mushu, a sweet pup who's looking for a new home.

Between now and the end of July, all five of the brightest planets can be spotted in Santa Barbara's evening skies, with the Moon acting as a convenient guidepost to help you find them

A vehicle struck a power pole in Lompoc causing a widespread power outage in the Mission Hills area.

Santa Maria Police credit good video surveillance to help officers arrest a suspect who caused thousands of dollars of damage to local businesses.

Roger reports a combative subject inside Cottage Hospitals emergency room.

The latest Sheriff's Roundup video offers a behind the scenes tour of the Northern Branch Jail which is half-way complete.

[Update]: An edhat reader shares an open hearing will take place on July 16 to discuss the proposed hotel at 418 N. Milpas Street.

Summer saw John Wiley flying to Calgary taking in delightful sights, dodging storms, fleeing fires, and visiting.

What a surprise it is to see this tree in Santa Barbara in June or July, since it appears to be covered with freshly fallen snow - hence the common name, “Snow-in-Summer!”

A couple of well-known dancers were appearing at a street fair here in July 1918 that was held to benefit St. Vincent’s orphanage.

Three men were arrested for their alleged involvement in a shooting on July 11 in Santa Maria.

Roger reports a man was seen waving a gun around at Calle Real and the SR-154 on ramp.

Roger reports a traffic collision blocking the 700 block of State Street.

Roger reports Santa Barbara Police are in a foot pursuit with a suspect on Anacapa Street.

Robert shares photos from a recent tour to the iconic Lotusland.

Captain Cardiac and the Coronaries rocked Chase Palm Park on Thursday with La Boheme performing a fun dance number.

[Update]: Firefighters are on the scene of a 1/4 acre brush fire along Highway 101 southbound lanes near El Capitan State Beach.