News

An edhat reader wonders why some nonessential businesses are staying open?

[Update]: Cottage Health has opened drop-off centers for donations of medical supplies such as isolation gowns and masks.

Edhat readers share relaxing photos of our local area, nature, and wildlife to help calm fears during COVID-19 social distancing.

The Center for Successful Aging of Santa Barbara has expanded its CareLine Telephone Reassurance Program to help combat loneliness during COVID-19 isolation.

With may Santa Barbara residents sharing homes with roommates, how are people mitigating COVID-19 during this time?

Roger has the scanner reports. "Warming Fire at a homeless camp along Santa Monica Creek is smoldering and out."

Robert shares a review of the Humanist Society lecture titled "The Translations Project, Secular Rescue, and De-conversion from Evangelical Christianity."

Ventura County has reported its first COVID-19 related death as the number of cases increases to 30. 

Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Office arrested a 25-year-old Solvang man for assault with a deadly weapon.

[Update]: The Santa Barbara County Public Health Department has confirmed 5 more positive cases of COVID-19 in the county growing to a total of 18.

Edhat readers share photos of empty shelves and long lines while trying to stock up on supplies.

Does anyone know if disinfecting wipes or hand sanitizer will get stocked again?

Did anyone else see the illegal fireworks in Goleta on Saturday evening?

UC Santa Barbara Extension is extending their early bird discounts to online education courses.

The Arlington Theatre is sending out a healing message during the coronavirus pandemic.

The Santa Barbara County Law Enforcement Chiefs Association aims to maintain peace and order throughout Santa Barbara County while supporting Public Health authorities in their efforts to contain the spread of COVID-19.

Santa Maria Police are investigating a hit and run on Main Street that resulted in a bicyclist dying of their injuries.

Roger reports a fight at Leadbetter beach reported as a group attacking one person.

Two-feet is the new six-feet at the Saturday morning Farmer's Market in Santa Barbara.

Governor Gavin Newsom directed more than $42 million in emergency funding to expand California’s health care infrastructure and secure equipment and services to support California’s response to COVID-19.

During the COVID-19 outbreak, the Santa Barbara County Public Health Care Centers ask that our patients please do the following to help protect you and all of our patients and dedicated staff.

Coming home John Wiley flew white peaks, waterfalls, coastal deep blue and verdant Spring green.

Local agencies are responding to an overturned oil tanker in the Cuyama river off Highway 166 carrying 6,000 gallons of crude oil.

UC Santa Barbara Chancellor announces all employees must stay home during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The City of Goleta is encouraging community members to Stay Safe and Stay Home following California Governor Gavin Newsom’s March 19, 2020 order

After much urging from her cats, Edda is back to answer your questions on any topic. This week she tackles the coronavirus and toilet paper.

Oscar-nominated actor Stuart Whitman died on Monday in Montecito. He was 92.

Although recent historians think that the 1918 flu pandemic started in the United States, back in 1918 it was blamed on the Europeans – Spain in particular, and also Germany.

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.