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Roger reports a small structure fire in the 1800 block of San Leandro Lane in Montecito.

Roger reports a traffic collision at Constance and Chapala Streets.

Roger reports a hot prowl burglary in the 200 block of Ladera near SBCC.

An edhat reader wonders if this recent mural in the Funk Zone is brand sign or a piece of art.

The City of Goleta announced lane closures on Hollister Ave due to construction.

Photographer Fritz Olenberger shares aerial view photos and highlights of Wednesday's La Fiesta Pequeña.

[Update]: Santa Barbara Police announced an at-risk, developmentally delayed male has been found safe.

Roger reports a structure fire in the 600 block of North 2nd Street in Lompoc

Local authorities announced they will crackdown on illegal food vendors during Old Spanish Days Fiesta. 

Parking and traffic enforcement is expected during the Fiesta parade and cruiser ride, plus a new website helps you find parking faster.

Roger reports an assault with one victim near Anacapa and Cota Streets.

[Winner Announced!]: Play edhat's Old Spanish Days trivia to win tickets for prime Fiesta parade seating.

[Update]: The driver pronounced dead on the scene of a multi-vehicle head-on collision on Highway 1 last week has been identified.

Los Niños de las Flores visit local retirement homes, police, and fire stations while representing Old Spanish Days Fiesta.

UC Santa Barbara is suing major retailers to protect its LED patent lightbulbs created by a Nobel-laureate-led research group.

Just three weeks after Masai giraffes were declared as “endangered,” the Santa Barbara Zoo has announced that both of their adult females are pregnant.

A 24-year-old man was stabbed in the eastside of Santa Barbara on Sunday evening.

Edhat residents report television service issues with Cox Communications.

Roger has the scanner reports. "Drunk driver parked his red SUV on the railroad tracks near Amtrak."

Robert reports on a meeting with the Humanist Society and the President of American Atheists.

Roger reports two possible vehicle burglars in the 600 block of W. Junipero.

[Update]: The Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s reports a hiker in the Sisquoc Canyon area of the Los Padres National Forest has been found safe.

The Pikes Peak International Hill Climb is canceling all motorcycle categories for 2020 after local Carlin Dunne died in a collision at the race's finish line. 

Do edhat readers have tips for being safe during this week's Fiesta?

The Greek Festival is the longest continually running ethnic festival in Santa Barbara County.

The International Space Station will be making some nice visible evening passes through Santa Barbara skies in early August, weather permitting.

The public is invited to the City of Goleta’s ribbon cutting of new sidewalk and other improvements on Fairview Avenue.

[Update]: Santa Barbara County firefighters quickly tackled a spot fire in the More Mesa area early Monday evening.

Roger reports an off-duty fireman is performing CPR on an unconscious subject in the 3800 block of State Street.