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The Santa Barbara newspaper in 1912 detailed an interesting story of electricians being chased off an ostrich farm at State and Islay Streets.

Andrew reports a bicyclist is injured from a hit and run near Hollister Ave and Orange in Old Town Goleta.

[Update]: Santa Barbara County Firefighters responded to a structure fire in Goleta on Friday night.

One person is injured after a tractor flipped over east of Orcutt Friday afternoon.

A suspect crashed into a sheriff deputy's vehicle and began fighting with deputies at the Super 8 hotel on Hollister Avenue in Goleta ...

City firefighters are responding to a fire on Hwy 101 southbound just south of Las Positas ...

A Salinas man has been arrested for allegedly killing his ex-wife in Ventura County and dumping her body near the Gaviota Tunnel in Santa Barbara County.

The Santa Barbara County Public Health Department is urging the community to stay vigilant with COVID-19 and the spreading Delta variant.

University Resurrects Plans for Massive, 11-Story Munger Residence Hall

After twenty-four years of service to the City of Santa Barbara, City Administrator Paul Casey notified the Santa Barbara City Council of his intent to step down effective Friday September 10, 2021.

Can edhat readers identify this beach skeleton?

A pedestrian sustained critical injuries after being struck by a vehicle on Highway 101 near Orcutt early Friday.

The Housing Trust Fund of Santa Barbara County received two separate grants over one million dollars to help expand the supply of affordable housing.

The Santa Maria Police Department has made an arrest involving a fatal hit and run and seeks more information from the public.

Adam Pirozzi, the owner of a local property management company, has been charged in a six-count felony complaint alleging embezzlement, elder abuse, and money laundering.

Dr. Helen Benjamin will serve as interim Superintendent/President of Santa Barbara City College following the immediate resignation of Dr. Goswami.

Due to extremely dry vegetation and increasing fire danger, Los Padres National Forest officials today announced that additional fire restrictions will go into effect beginning Thursday.

Armstrong Associates is proud to announce the completion of the long-awaited renovation of the All Saints-by-the-Sea Episcopal Church in Montecito. 

A project to resurface State Route's 192  and 144 in both directions will begin on Thursday.

The Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors proclaimed a local emergency caused by current drought conditions within the county.

Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s deputies arrested a San Luis Obispo man for numerous weapons and narcotics charges at the Chumash Casino.

[Update]: Community members helped Santa Barbara Police officer apprehend a suspected reckless driver near Stearns Wharf.

The City of Santa Barbara’s Emergency Operations Plan is in the process of being updated.

Heal the Ocean reports a large abandoned homeless camp was recently cleaned from Haskell's Beach.

The TSA is alerting travelers who have plans to fly out of Santa Barbara in the coming days and weeks, to allow plenty of time for security screening and arrive at the security checkpoint prepared.

An Orthopedic Surgeon from Dignity Health prepares to head to Toyoko for the Olympics as a Team USA Physician.

Jacqueline Tyler (July 18, 1963 - July 01, 2021)

 

The Santa Barbara County Fire Department responded to a structure fire inside the former Frontier Communications Building in Santa Maria.

The nomination period has opened for candidates filing to run for Mayor, Fourth District Councilmember, Fifth District Councilmember, and Sixth District Councilmember.

Roger reports a small fire along Highway 101 northbound at the Garden Street offramp near a homeless camp.