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Santa Barbara County firefighters rescued an injured hiker from the Gaviota Wind Caves on Saturday evening.

[Update]: Santa Barbara County firefighters rescued two injured hikers off Tunnel Trail Saturday evening.

Santa Barbara County firefighters responded to a vehicle that crashed into the creek at Rocky Nook Park.

Celebrate the winners of our 2021 March Edness contest!

It's Day 20 of March Edness, the last day of the game! Can you identify the location in this photo? Enter your guess by 8 pm.

Mark shares a video touring Santa Barbara's Funk Zone.

Goleta's best hipster bar is closing after 25 years, Secret Bao opens in Santa Barbara, and more updates from the local food and beverage scene.

Roger reports a standoff with a possible suspect on Ocean View Ave near Old Coast Highway.

Dr. Gina La Monica gives advice to high school students on what courses to take in preparation for college.

Roger reports a hit and run driver near San Andres and Micheltorena.

The latest mule ride took place in Oso Canyon above the Santa Ynez River off Paradise Road.

Some Santa Barbara folks appeared in silent movies produced by the “Flying A” film studio, but here’s a hometown actress who appeared in some 200 films.

An Oxnard man has been arrested for sexual battery charges stemming from allegations that took place at his Carpinteria business and Detectives are looking for more victims.

Santa Barbara County Public Health Department officials provided an update on the transmission of the COVID-19 virus and vaccinations in the county.

Santa Barbara Police are searching for a missing at-risk adult.

Can edhat readers identify this tiny bug?

Does anyone know if a local restaurant or bakery is making food for Passover to pickup?

Santa Barbara City Council member Mike Jordan disclosed on Wednesday that he is supporting commercial developer Barrett Reed's challenge to colleague and District 4 incumbent Kristen Sneddon in her bid for re-election.

A local resident is asking for help to locate a Chevy Camper that committed a hit and run on E. Cota Street Thursday night.

The City of Goleta will enact its annual parking permit program from April 2-4 during Isla Vista's unsanctioned street party, Deltopia.

Roger reports a fight over the theft of a wallet near the Bird Refuge in Santa Barbara.

Andrew reports a traffic collision on Highway 101 southbound near Padaro Lane in Carpinteria.

[Answer Revealed]: It's Day 19 of March Edness, the last week of the game! Can you identify the location in this photo? Enter your guess by 8 pm.

Andrew reports a vehicle rollover on Highway 101 northbound near Dos Pueblos. 

Tagdes reports a multi-medical response at Orcutt Hill Road in Santa Maria.

[Update]: The Santa Maria Fire Department responded to a structure fire at a popular restaurant on Broadway early Wednesday morning.

Andrew reports a traffic collision involving an MTD bus on Highway 101 southbound at Mission St. offramp.

Andrew reports a two-vehicle traffic collision at E. Cabrillo Blvd at Calle Puerto Vallarta.

The California Court of Appeals ruled in favor of the Santa Barbara Unified School District in a lawsuit filed by former principal Ed Behrens.