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A Santa Maria man was arrested last week for the sale of narcotics in front of an elementary school.

[Update]: Professor Carl Zytowski (d. Nov. 11, 2018)

[Update]: Roger reports a fatal head-on traffic collision in Guadalupe.

A Los Alamos woman and her dog safely evacuated their mobile home from a fire on Sunday.

Roger reports a broken water main in the 1300 block of East Valley Road.

[Update]: Vandenberg Air Force Base successfully launched the SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket on Monday morning.

[Update:] Roger reports a motorcyclist was killed in front of Santa Barbara City College.

[Update]: A Santa Barbara man was arrested for pulling out a knife and threatening to blow up a laundromat on S. Turnpike.

Patagonia, the Ventura-based outdoor clothing company, is donating the $10 million it saved from Trump's tax cuts to non-profit environmental groups.

After 30-plus years of service to campus, Cathy Farley — UC Santa Barbara Police Department assistant chief, alumna and familiar face in the community — moves on

Tom took a hike on the Central Coast during Thanksgiving week to see the passing storm.

An edhat reader wonders if everyone has evacuation plans and routes in case of a fast-moving wildfire.

The Highway 101 southbound off-ramp at Casitas Pass Road will have temporary closures Monday through Friday from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm for drainage work.

[Update]: Roger reports a truck crashed over the side of Highway 101 southbound north of Summerland.

Roger has the scanner reports. "To each their own, unless I don't agree with your lifestyle."

Roger reports a possible fatality on a construction site on E. Montecito St.

The National Weather Service predicts a storm system with the potential for significant rainfall will move through on Tuesday evening to Thursday.

A burglary suspect is in custody following community reports of a subject running through backyards in the Orcutt area. 

Meet Mango, Pixie, and Squirt, adorable kittens who are ready for adoption.

Meet Melanie, a sweet and happy pup who is available for adoption.

On Saturday, local law enforcement agencies teamed up on a local gang and probation operation.

Is there some way to stop LDS missionaries from continuing to come to my house every weekend?

Santa Barbara County is hosting three informational community meetings on winter storm readiness, emergency alerting, and preparedness.

[Update]: Roger reports a rollover traffic collision in the 2000 block of State Street.

Roger reports a subject was seen with a gun in the 500 block of Northview in Lompoc.

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. 

Technology startup founded by UC Santa Barbara grads wins first place at the 2018 UC Startup Showcase.

100 years ago, the Lockheed/Loughead brothers flight to Washington D.C. crashed in Arizona due to engine failure.

The Santa Barbara County Environmental Health Services Division reminds residents about health issues associated with stormwater runoff.

In observance of World AIDS Day on December 1, the Santa Barbara County Public Health Department is encouraging community members to get tested for HIV, the virus that causes AIDS.