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Max shares an aerial photo of UC Santa Barbara's campus on Wednesday.

An edhat reader found a bag full of possibly stolen car keys and is asking if anyone recognizes their lost keys.

When Randy Rowse first joined the Santa Barbara City Council a decade ago, conservative Republicans were on the rise -- in sharp contrast to the all-Democrat membership of the council today.

[Update]: Santa Barbara County Firefighters are responding to a three-acre fire off Highway 154.

UC Santa Barbara researchers urge a closer examination of sunlight’s efficacy in inactivating the SARS-CoV-2 virus.

Where have all the local berry stands gone?

Roger reports a brush fire was extinguished near Modoc and Palermo Drive early Friday morning.

[Update]: Santa Barbara County firefighters and Hazmat crews responded to a chemical fire in Goleta on Thursday evening.

Santa Barbara Sheriff's Detectives arrested an 18-year-old for suspected lewd acts with a child and possession of child pornography.

Local wildflowers are off to a late start this year and will most likely be "short-lived" due to a fairly dry winter.

An edhat reader captures a fight on video outside a bar on State Street in downtown Santa Barbara.

Santa Maria Police investigate a shooting that sent a 17-year-old juvenile to the hospital on Tuesday.

Santa Barbara's Public Health Officer clears up myths and incorrect statements regarding COVID-19 and the vaccine.

Roger reports a smoke investigation near Quarantine and Quinientos Streets.

Los Padres National Forest announced a portion of East Camino Cielo Road on the Santa Barbara Ranger District will be closed to the public during road construction scheduled for April and May.

As part of Santa Barbara County’s continued participation in the Health Center COVID-19 Vaccine Program, COVID-19 vaccines will be available in a 7-day clinic in Santa Maria.

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Roger reports a suspicious subject on E. Yanonal Street attempting to start a fire.

An edhat reader reports there hasn't been any internet service in the Bel Air Knolls neighborhood.

Santa Barbara Police have arrested four suspects believed to be connected to a series of theft-related crimes from December 2020 to February 2021.

The Santa Barbara International Film Festival kicks off Wednesday night with free movies at two oceanfront drive-through locations.

The International Space Station will be making a few visible passes through Santa Barbara’s early April evening skies, weather permitting.

Aiming for another safe and quiet weekend, UCSB and partners are hosting at-home activities with restrictions in place for April 2-4.

On Tuesday, the Santa Barbara City Council appointed the City’s Independent Redistricting Commission charged with drawing electoral redistricting maps using 2020 Census Bureau data.

Ronald shares a close-up photo of the moon being just 5 days old on March 18.

After an extensive national recruitment process, Santa Barbara City has appointed Chris Mailes as Fire Chief.

Santa Barbarans stand against Anti-Asian American/Pacific Islander hate and violence, local AAPI organizers take the lead.

Roger reports a vehicle crashed into a deer on Highway 166 at Tepusquet Rd.

[Update]: Sheriff’s detectives have identified the victim in a homicide that occurred earlier this month in the 6200-block of Foxen Canyon Road.