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Roger reports a structure fire in the 100 block of Oceano near SBCC.

A collection of documents released by the National Transportation Safety Board points out lithium-ion batteries and a lack of fire training on the Conception boat fire that killed 34 people.

Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Deputies are investigating an armed robbery that took place at a 7-Eleven in Orcutt early Tuesday morning.

[Update]: Firefighters have stopped the forward progress of a brush fire on Vandenberg Air Force Base that grew to 110 acres on Wednesday.

A transient has been arrested for multiple felonies after setting multiple fires in Lompoc this week.

The Santa Barbara City Council voted unanimously to confirm the appointment of Keith DeMartini as the City’s Finance Director.

A UC Santa Barbara surveillance study reveals a likely leading wave of a local COVID-19 outbreak

The latest Humanist Society virtual meeting featured Bruce Gleason's talk on all things magical, mystical, and totally useless.

Does anyone know if there was extensive damage done to local agricultural due to last week's heat wave?

Roger reports a stolen vehicle from the 76 gas station on S. Milpas Street.

Santa Barbara County's Health Officer answers frequently asked questions about young adults and COVID-19.

Santa Barbara Unified Superintendent Hilda Maldonado shares an update on school waivers, small cohorts, and COVID-19 testing.

Does anyone know anything about the aircraft emergency at Santa Barbara Airport?

A student has filed a lawsuit against UC Santa Barbara's Police Chief for sexual battery.

[Update]: The Santa Barbara County of Public Health Department announced 14 local K-6 schools are allowed to reopen amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.

Cottage Health’s Community Partnership Grants are focused on the Behavioral Health Initiative for the third consecutive year.

U.S. News & World Report ranks UC Santa Barbara No. 6 among the country’s top public universities.

Can edhat readers identify this bird?

Volunteers and trail crews rolled up their sleeves and got to work on the restoration of the Murietta Trail this summer thanks to public support and funding through the Thomas Fire Trail Fund.

Roger reports an strong arm robbery of office supplies on De La Vina Street.

The Santa Barbara County Public Health Department and the Santa Barbara County Air Pollution Control District issued an Air Quality Warning for Santa Barbara County to be in effect until conditions improve. 

[Update]: Crews are responding to a seven-acre brush fire off Highway 1 near Vandenberg Air Force Base.

Over the last six months, Library staff have creatively adapted in order to offer services during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The 24-acre brush fire south of Lompoc that took place on Labor Day was determined to be caused by recreational target shooting.

A local resident is against AB 3088, the recent anti-eviction bill during the COVID-19 pandemic.

A local dog is a finalist in the nationwide "Walk and Wag Photo Contest" that could earn prize money and a pet food for the Santa Barbara Humane Society.

Does anyone know anything about a potential helicopter pad on Rincon island?

Roger reports an injured hiker near Rattlesnake Trail that turned out to be a training rescue.

Max shares aerial photos of Moab, Utah during a flight on Friday.

The International Space Station will be making evening passes through Santa Barbara’s evening skies for the week leading up to the Autumnal Equinox.