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An edhat reader is wondering whether local club sports are worth the cost?

Roger reports a pedestrian was struck and killed by a passing train near the 100 block of W. Montecito Street.

The Santa Barbara County Fire Department has determined the cause of the Holiday Fire in 2018 was due to electrical conductors.

[Answer Revealed]: It's Day 15 of March Edness. Enter your guess of the location in the photo by 8:00 p.m.

Santa Barbara County health officials provided an update on the COVID-19 pandemic stating social distancing is our only hope to slow the spread of the virus.

What is up with the Helicopter activity over Montecito this morning and early afternoon?

Roger reports a large amount of oil washing up on the shore near the Coral Casino.

Local nonprofits and foundations have joined forces to pledge over $1 million in support of local COVID-19 relief efforts. 

ASAP Cats is looking for foster parents to take adoptable cats home during the shelter in place order and is offering a drive-thru pick up on Friday.

An edhat reader shares photos of local birds at Shoreline Park, while maintaining the proper distance of course.

Due to recent rainfall and the increased chance of future storms, Santa Barbara County Public Works will begin sediment deposit operations at Goleta Beach.

Roger has the scanner reports. "Two Suspicious subjects claiming to be plumbers in the 800 Block of Weldon but the landlord did not call them... cancel the call, they are plumbers."

[Update]: Does anyone know when and where senior-only shopping times are in local stores?

California Governor Gavin Newsom has announced a statewide shelter in place order for all residents during the coronavirus pandemic.

[Answer Revealed]: It's Day 14 of March Edness. Enter your guess of the location in the photo by 8:00 p.m.

[UPDATE]: The Santa Barbara County Public Health Department has confirmed there are 9 total cases within Santa Barbara County.

Cottage Health provides a community update on the coronavirus and how local hospitals and responding to the pandemic.

The Economic Development Collaborative has compiled a list of resources now available for employees and employers.

Santa Barbara Police Department Animal Services’ response to COVID-19 Standard Operations are temporarily modified.

Santa Barbara Mayor Cathy Murillo has addressed the community regarding the coronavirus pandemic in a new video.

The Restaurant Guy compiles a list of local restaurants offering pickup or delivery during the coronavirus pandemic.

The Red Cross shares tips to handle emotions during the coronavirus pandemic.

The Santa Barbara County Public Health Department now reports three confirmed cases of the coronavirus.

Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors upholds a permit for the Busy Bee Organics outdoor cannabis “grow” near Buellton.

Santa Barbara Mayor Cathy Murillo and Councilmember Meagan Harmon walked door to door to talk to business owners about financial relief during the coronavirus Covid-19 crisis.

Robert took 21 people for a Sierra Club Hike to see the Carpinteria seals and salt marsh on Sunday.

Joan Georges Breen (April 26, 1933 - March 4, 2020)

[Update]: Santa Barbara County Search & Rescue rescued a stuck hiker near 7 Falls on Tuesday.

[Update]: Ventura County is now reporting 13 confirmed positive cases of novel-coronavirus (COVID-19).

[Answer Revealed]: It's Day 13 of March Edness. Enter your guess of the location in the photo by 8:00 p.m.