News

A dog rescued from the streets of Ventura has graduated from the Search Dog Foundation and is now part of a disaster search team.

An edhat reader warns the community about a new phone scam claiming to be Southern California Edison.

An edhat reader shares a photo of a recent sunrise over the Santa Barbara Breakwater.

The Unity Shoppe temporarily closed its "Free Store" and laid off fifteen employees last month due to financial stress.

Edhat readers report an early morning power outage on Tuesday.

Roger reports a victim fell off a cliff near Haskell's Beach and is unconscious.

Visiting Nurse & Hospice Care has rebranded and launched under its new name, VNA Health.

The City of Santa Barbara has launched a hotline and website where residents can report illegal encampments within city limits. 

An 8-year-old walking to school in Oxnard has died after being struck by a van while walking in a crosswalk towards school.

[Update]: Santa Barbara County firefighters stopped the forward progress of a brush fire Monday afternoon near a Buellton neighborhood.

An edhat reader captures a photo of a cruise ship dumping something in our local waters, do edhatters know what it is? 

An edhat reader claims Marborg cut down 11 healthy eucalyptus trees in a coastal zone.

The northbound lanes of Highway 101 from Mariposa Reina to the Gaviota State Park will be fully closed on an intermittent basis on Wednesday.

Roger reports a broken gas pipe at Castillo and Mission Streets.

Roger has the scanner reports. "I wonder if we are going to have more fires or maybe the campers will become considerate and just use bags and blankets to stay warm."

Santa Barbara City Firefighters responded to a broken gas pipe on W. Canon Perdido early Monday morning.

Roger reports a vehicle hit a post on the Coast Village Road roundabout.

The Salvation Army has proposed a housing facility for the chronically homeless on Santa Barbara's Eastside and one resident is against it.

Do edhat readers know what's being built on State Street between Valerio and Arrellaga?

Does anyone know why the Rod Stewart concert ended abruptly on Saturday evening?

Hundreds gathered at De La Guerra Plaza on Friday as part of the Global Climate Strike protest.

In a landmark year for philanthropy to the campus, UC Santa Barbara raises $180 million in new gifts and pledges.

Meet Jollie, a gentle giant who is ready to grow in a new home.

Meet Cedar, aka Tang, an adorable orange kitten who gets along well with other dogs and cats. 

Santa Barbara County firefighters responded to reports of a structure fire in Goleta early Sunday morning.

Three people were injured in a vehicle collision on Highway 154 in Santa Ynez on Saturday evening.

The City of Santa Barbara has released sales and transient occupancy tax results.

[Update]: Roger reports a small brush fire was put out near Windy Gap on Highway 154.

Roger reports a large tree fire on Highway 101 near the Bath Street exit.

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