News
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Voting on ADU Ordinances
An edhat reader urges residents to contact their City Councilmembers with their opinions on the Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) ordinances.
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Committee Created to Find New San Marcos High Principal
An edhat reader reports an adhoc advisory committee was created to help find a new principal for San Marcos High School.
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Deputy Helps Rescue Ducklings
Santa Barbara Sheriff Deputies helped Animal Control rescue ducklings who fell down a storm drain.
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Two Stabbing Victims at Apartment Complex
Santa Maria Police are investigating a stabbing that involved two victims at an apartment complex.
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North County Pavement Rehabilitation to Being Next Week
Santa Barbara County will begin two road rehabilitation projects at various locations in north Santa Barbara County beginning this month and ending in June.
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99 Cents Store Applies for Alcohol License
An edhat reader wants to know what other edhatters think of the 99 Cents Store selling beer and wine on State Street.
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Three-Vehicle Accident on Highway 101
A three-vehicle accident shut down parts of Highway 101 southbound near Los Carneros on Wednesday afternoon.
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Missing Ojai Woman Found
[Update]: The "voluntary missing person" investigation by Ojai Police has closed as the woman reported to be missing was found in Nevada City.
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Missing At Risk Elderly Man Found Safe
[Update]: Family members have safely located an elderly man with dementia who went missing Carpinteria on Wednesday evening.
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15th National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day
On Saturday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., the Santa Barbara Police Department will be partnering with the US DEA to hold another National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day.
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Officer requesting Back Up
Roger reports an officer is requesting backup on Anapamu Street.
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Thomas Fire & 1/9 Debris Flow Rebuilding and Recovery Community Meeting
The community is invited to hear presentations from the US Forest Serice and CALFIRE on impacts from the fire and debris flow and significance for future rain events.
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Two Arrested in Santa Maria Stabbing
[Update]: The Santa Maria Police Department arrested two suspects in a stabbing investigation
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Police Arrest Suspected Golden State Killer, 6 Murdered in Local Area
[Update]: FBI has announced the man they believe to be the Golden State Killer, also known as the original Night Stalker, is now in custody after more than 40 years. He is believed to be responsible for killing 6 people in Santa Barbara and Ventura Counties.
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Fight on Channel Drive
Roger reports a fight between several subjects at Butterfly Beach on Channel Drive.
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Get Loud For Kidneys Awareness Fundraiser
Come on out for some great live music and help Santa Barbara GET LOUD FOR KIDNEYS. June 14th 5-8pm The Red Piano - Santa Barbara All profits from this fundraiser go toward awareness and support efforts in Santa Barbara. 20% of the bar sales and 100% of tips will go to Get Loud For Kidneys ... -
Win Tickets to Santa Barbara Fair & Expo
The Santa Barbara Fair & Expo opens Wednesday at the Earl Warren Showgrounds and edhat has tickets to giveaway! Enter now.
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Suspicious Vehicle on E. Pedregosa
Roger reports a suspicious vehicle, a black van, was called in near the 500 block of E. Pedregosa.
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Scanner Reports 4-25-18
Roger has the scanner reports. "Maybe it's just best not to go anywhere anymore since violence can happen anywhere: the Waffle house, the Movie House, even walking down the street."
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Bill Proposes Opt-Out Emergency Alert System
Sen. Jackson legislation to create an opt-out emergency alert system is headed to the Senate Floor after it unanimously passed the Senate Governmental Organization Committee.
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Suspicious Box Deemed Safe
[Update]: The suspicious box in downtown Santa Barbara has been deemed safe after its owner returned and the bomb squad investigated.
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Assault in Goleta
Roger reports a possible assault by a caregiver in Goleta.
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Franklin School Looking for Vandals Caught on Video
An edhat reader sent in a Facebook video that shows a group of young people allegedly vandalizing a wall at Franklin Elementary School.
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Candidates Forum Spurs Creativity & Activism
Signs pop up on the Westside supporting the grassroots forum to ask questions of the 3rd District Santa Barbara City Council candidates.
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Tip-A-Cop on Administrative Professionals Day
Join Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Deputies for lunch at Paradise Cafe this Wednesday and raise money for the Special Olympics.
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County Public Works Dept Continues Work on Local Beaches
The Santa Barbara County Public Works Department is continuing work on local beaches to restore them to pre-emergency conditions.
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Grand Opening for New Affordable Rental Housing
A grand opening celebration took place last week for Jardin de las Rosas, an affordable rental housing project in Santa Barbara.
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How to Join a Local Board of Directors?
A new resident is looking to help the community and wants to know how to join a local Board of Directors?
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Nicholas G. Uribe Sr.
Nicholas G. Uribe Sr. (December 23,1950 - April 12, 2018)
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Possible Drunk Driver
Roger reports a possible drunk driver on Highway 101 southbound near La Cumbre.