News

Roger has the scanner reports. "Funny I never hear any police calls at the Medical Marijuana Dispensary next door."

The body that was found on an Isla Vista beach last weekend has been identified as a 20-year-old UC Santa Barbara student.

Roger reports a dog is running on Highway 101 southbound near the Bailard exit in Carpinteria.

Roger reports a vehicle has crashed over the side of Highway 154 just west of Lake Cachuma.

Gaviota Coast Conservancy awarded Mike Lunsford with the Coastal Legacy Award at the Belmond El Encanto event on October 12.

An Edhat reader asks for information on why a pile of honeybees was on the ground and behaving in a way they had never seen before.

Are there any vigils planned for the victims of the Pittsburgh massacre?

The Community Environmental Council hosted a Healthy Soils Field Day and Compost Demonstration on Tuesday to present an opportunity for the agricultural industry to benefit while reducing climate change impact.

UC Santa Barbara-led team proves mine-damaged stream restoration possible.

Meet Teddy, a sweet young pup who's looking for a new home. 

Meet Boo and Ollie, two kittens who are currently available for adoption. 

The Santa Barbara County Education Office, Santa Barbara County Air Pollution Control District, and Santa Barbara County Water Agency announced they are accepting applications for the Care for Our Earth teacher grants.

Santa Maria Police are investigating a carjacking where the victim was held at gunpoint on Saturday.

An Amber Alert has been issued for a missing child that may be traveling through California.

Roger reports an assault with a baseball bat to the head in Santa Maria.

Law enforcement arrested a possible burglary suspect on Miramonte after a high-speed pursuit early Friday evening.

An edhat reader shares videos and photos high above Santa Barbara. 

The influenza scare was alarming the parents of trick-or-treaters in  1918,  and put a damper on the demons on the streets of Santa Barbara.

Roger reports a suspect was arrested for sexual assault in the 100 block of N. Milpas.

Halloween is a fun time for kids, but the Santa Barbara Fire Department wants to remind you of the importance of being extra vigilant for possible safety hazards so that your children have a fun and safe Halloween. 

New interactive maps and alerts are now in place for residents in areas that are the most prone to flooding following a wildfire.

Local community leaders, philanthropists, and residents sat down on October 5 for the United Way of Santa Barbara County’s 22nd Annual Red Feather Ball.

Does anyone know when KEYT will restart over-the-air broadcasts on Channel 17?

A  Lompoc Unified School District employee has been arrested for the abuse of a special needs child on a school bus.

Roger reports a vehicle fire on Highway 101 northbound near the Milpas on ramp.

[Update]: The Santa Barbara Police Department announced an at-risk runaway female juvenile has been found safe.

UC Santa Barbara teams with students and community on rules, regulations, safety enhancements and alternative events for Oct. 26-Nov. 1

In the austere beauty of this season before rainy season, John Wiley flew a "moisture survey."

UCSB Police will be conducting a DUI and driver's license checkpoint on campus Friday evening.

Santa Barbara school board candidates on Wednesday night uncorked simmering resentments among liberals over allegations of political machinations while displaying sharp ideological differences on volatile social and cultural issues.