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Edhat readers report a Sheriff's Helicopter was circling above the More Mesa area looking for a suspect.

Max captures photos of a military airplane visit to Santa Barbara Airport on Friday.

The latest Goleta History video series focuses on that little crack in the mountains we all pass through, the Gaviota Pass. 

The Goleta Chamber of Commerce formally announces the cancellation of the 2020 Goleta Fireworks Festival. 

Roger reports a medical patient called the police about an unwanted medical procedure.

A local sustainable retailer sells over 800 hand-made masks to provide relief for the company's artisans in Kenya.

Meet Peanut and Piglet, two 10-week-old puppies who are ready for their new homes.

Meet Malcolm, a young kitty who is ready to find a home of his own.

Following public comment, a revised draft of the Community Wildfire Protection Plan is now available online.

John Palminteri reports the Westside neighborhood is hosting "Weekends on the Westside" with street closures to revive the local economy.

Roger reports two motorcycles involved in a collision in the 4300 block of Foothill Road.

Roger reports Santa Barbara County Sheriff's are pursuing a suspect who's leading the chase southbound on Highway 101 towards Carpinteria.

The Grand Jury determined the need for affordable housing within Santa Barbara has increased, and the city has not maintained its commitment to provide it.

Walking half the length of Goleta Beach takes longer than flying from SBA to the very different beauty of Santa Ynez Valley.

The Santa Maria Police Department arrested a felon for possession of a stolen AR 15 rifle, ammunition and methamphetamine.

The Santa Barbara City Fire Department is reminding residents that all types of fireworks are illegal, including those labeled "safe and sane."

Caltrans District 5 and the City of Goleta are working cooperatively to improve conditions at the US Highway 101 northbound off-ramp at Glen Annie/Storke Road in Goleta. 

Cottage Health is opening its first Cottage Urgent Care Center in Goleta on June 30, with the goal of providing convenient and complete care within 30 minutes for patients who are age six months and older.

During the 1918 Spanish Flu pandemic, Thanksgiving was celebrated quietly with an open-air service in Montecito.

Saturday marks the 30th anniversary of the Painted Cave Fire that destroyed 4,900 acres, 641 structures, and took one life.

Santa Barbara County Public Health officials state some overall percentages of COVID-19 are decreasing and hospitals are equipped to handle a potential increase of patients.

Roger reports a traffic collision on Highway 101 southbound near the Milpas Street onramp.

An edhat reader hear loud pops and saw a Sheriff's helicopter fly over the Modoc area, what's up?

Roger reports a suspect was seen starting a brush fire near North Glen Annie and Cathedral Oaks.

The Montecito community will pay off $33 million of the Santa Barbara City's $72 million desalination plant, making it a regional venture.

Santa Barbara's Public Works Department is altering its construction plans due to the new downtown pedestrian promenade.

[Update]: A Santa Maria man died following a motorcycle collision in Santa Maria on Thursday evening.

An edhat reader shares a photo of the long line at Dutch Garden before its final closure.

Roger has the scanner reports. "A transformer blew at Look Out Park and a 4x4 square of brush burned."

[Update]: Sheriff's Deputies arrested four vehicle theft suspects early Thursday morning near Tucker's Grove park.