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Meet Duncan, a handsome fluffy pup who is ready for adoption.

The “Light for Life” project is an initiative that provides solar lights to midwives in humanitarian and conflict zones, as well as to rural regions without access to electricity.

The gap between simulated prediction and real-life observation in Arctic sea ice melt can be attributed to complicated internal drivers according to UC Santa Barbara climate scientists. 

Roger reports an injured hiker on a trail near Steven's Park.

Roger reports a shoplifting suspect assaulted the security guard at Macy's.

[Update]: An Amtrak train struck and killed a man in Moorpark on Saturday afternoon.

The Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office announced they were awarded $500 in grant funding from the Aftermath K9 Grant.

Roger reports man was seen holding a large knife near a grocery store on De La Vina.

An edhat reader shares their view of the beautiful sunrise from Monday morning. 

The U.S. has less fresh groundwater than previously thought, according to research by UC Santa Barbara scientists.

The Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Office is introducing a new Isla Vista Community Resource Deputy.

Betsy shares some interesting police reports from Santa Barbara in 1918.

Bowlers laced up their rentals and hit the lanes Nov. 9 during the Young Leader’s Society’s largest ever “United We Bowl” to benefit United Way literacy programs.  

Roger hears a report of three males walking around the 700 block of W. Arrellaga wearing ski masks.

An edhat reader shares their view of Stearns Wharf holiday lights. 

The Santa Barbara Rescue Mission held its annual Thanksgiving Feast on Wednesday where volunteers from the community served over 300 meals to men, women, and children in need.

After seven weeks of interactive classes, 34 Santa Barbara County residents graduated on November 17 from the Citizen’s Academy.

Santa Barbara MTD’s Board of Directors has adopted a goal of a 100 percent zero-emissions fleet by the year 2030.

Santa Barbara Humane Society has taken 61 animals from Ventura County shelters that were impacted by the fire.

Did edhat readers eat anything other than turkey for Thanksgiving?

The Santa Barbara Police Department received a $330,000 Traffic Education and Enforcement Grant for a year-long enforcement and public awareness program.

With voters' rejection of Proposition 6 on November 6th, Phase 4 of the Highway 101: Santa Barbara to Mussel Shoals project retains $183 million in Senate Bill 1 (SB1) funds.

Roger has the scanner reports. "Transient refusing to leave the church 6000 Block of Shirrell in Goleta. They don't have any problems in Goleta because they throw people out of church."

Up in our dry hills Tuesday hoping for a Wednesday start to the rainy season, John Wiley got some views to share.

The Downtown Organization holiday tree sponsored by Consumer Fire Products arrived Tuesday at its seasonal location on the corner of State and Victoria.

The most anticipated shopping day of the year has arrived, but where are the best Black Friday deals?

Reflecting on the positive side of this holiday, what are edhat readers thankful for?

Roger reports a transformer fire in the 600 block of Lilac Drive of Montecito.

The Santa Barbara High School Computer Science Academy's innovative tech curriculum won grants from Best Buy and LogMeIn.

Roger reports a truck rolled over in the 100 block of Old Coast Highway.