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Santa Barbara County Air Pollution Control District encourages county residents to plan for poor air quality conditions caused by future wildfire smoke.

Roger reports an assault at the Starbucks in the 800 block of State Street. 

Sunday is International Coffee Day and we're asking which local coffee shop is your favorite.

Pavement grind and overlay on Los Olivos Street between Laguna Street and Mission Canyon Road will begin on Monday, September 30 and will conclude on Tuesday, October 1

The Coast Guard is urging all divers and mariners to exercise caution and utilize safe diving practices in advance of the California spiny lobster season in the greater Los Angeles area

Did you know 100 years ago a local couple got married while flying in a Lockheed plane above Santa Barbara?

William B. Simms (September 7, 1934 - September 16, 2019)

Two unrelated search warrants resulted in the eradication of nearly 13,000 illegal cannabis plants and 700 pounds of harvested marijuana.

An edhat reader reports gunshots were fired at the Motel 6 in Goleta.

The Caltrans Santa Barbara Maintenance team will be working along US Highway 101 next week in various locations.

Roger reports a body was found in the area of Channel Drive at Butterfly Lane.

Do edhatters know if there are any local Oktoberfest events this year?

Roger reports an assault near the railroad tracks in the 800 block of Orange Ave.

The "Rock and Roll Dream Tour" passed through the Granada Theatre Thursday with hologram performances of Roy Orbison and Buddy Holly.

Roger has the scanner reports. "Have compassion for the people who go to work every day, not for the criminals who con others for a buck."

Roger reports Police are assisting probation officers for a combative subject at PATH.

Despite winter rains, the Goleta Water District can’t lift its ban on new water meters.

Five juveniles in a stolen SUV led Santa Maria Police officers on a high-speed pursuit after stealing alcohol from an Orcutt store on Wednesday afternoon.

Jack and Laura Dangermond were honored with Gaviota Coast Conservancy's Coastal Legacy award.

Can edhat readers identify this plant?

Can edhat readers recommend a backup generator for a residential home?

[Update]: The Santa Barbara Zoo has announced Little Mac was humanely euthanized on Wednesday evening, ending the Zoo's elephant program.

The Santa Maria City Fire Department in coordination with the Santa Barbara County Fire Department will conduct a one-day prescribed burn at the Santa Maria Airport.

Santa Barbara County Continuum of Care is applying for $2,272,896 in federal funding to support the work of local homeless service providers

Roger reports a burglary in the 700 block of Meigs Road.

Edhat readers report a helicopter is circling over Fairview and Turnpike, what's up?

Five people were injured in a vehicle collision on Highway 101 southbound near Gaviota on Wednesday morning. 

[Update]: Santa Barbara Police announced a suspected retail thief has been identified.

Roger reports a traffic collision in the 2900 block of De La Vina.

Don't be alarmed if you see a lot of emergency response to the Santa Barbara Airport Wednesday, it's part of a full-scale disaster drill.