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Archives of journalist Ann Louise Bardach at UCSB Library continue to inspire filmmakers, journalists, scholars, public.

Santa Barbara county firefighters are responding to a report of a brush fire on the SB 101 between Patterson and Turnpike ...

Cottage Health announced its 2020 Physicians of the Year Awards, which recognize and reward physicians on the Medical Staff for exemplary performance.

Michael Jackson's Neverland Ranch in Los Olivos has sold for $22 million to billionaire businessman Ron Burkle.

Connor offers tips on how to keep your garden healthy during Santa Barbara's winter season.

Pat shares photos from a winter solstice mule hike at the Monarch Grove and Devereux Slough at Ellwood Mesa.

Back in December 1916, Santa Barbara residents were witnessing movie technology on the ground floor in scenes such as this one which was probably shot on a nearby road.

Roger reports a structure fire at the Lark restaurant in the Funk Zone.

Roger reports a stabbing in Santa Maria.

With social distancing guidelines, CASA of Santa Barbara County's annual "Christmas Wishes" gift drive still saw record-breaking donations made this year with 600 total gifts donated.

United Way of Santa Barbara County and community donors provided holiday wish list gifts to 53 local children and families this 2020 holiday season through their Adopt-A-Child gift drive. 

Edhat readers share their Christmas Day photos throughout town.

State Street Ballet will be showing their 2019 version of The Nutcracker, featuring the Opera San Luis Obispo Grand Orchestra and performed at The Granada Theatre, free through Dec. 31.

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

Ed and the dedicated staff of edhat.com wish the edhat community a very merry and very safe Christmas.

Santa Barbara County firefighters responded to an early morning structure fire in Goleta where one person was injured.

Will anyone join this Edhat subscriber in handing out small amounts of cash to unemployed people in need?

Opera Santa Barbara and the Lobero Theatre are excited to present Staying Home for Christmas, a free virtual holiday concert through Saturday, December 26 at midnight.

Roger reports an overturned vehicle on Highway 154 at Painted Cave.

Two additional Sheriff's staff members tested positive for COVID-19 and the COVID-19 positive inmate population is down to five.

UC Santa Barbara researchers state to limit global warming, the global food system must be reimagined.

Southern California’s ten local Health Departments send an urgent holiday message to stay home and stay safe.

This holiday season, the Goleta Police Department wants to remind the public about the importance of being safe and sober when you are driving.

Santa safely visited all five United Boys & Girls Clubs of Santa Barbara County with gifts for children.

The Santa Maria Police Department seized four handguns and narcotics during a search warrant.

Santa Barbara County firefighters responded to a motorhome fire in Santa Maria that displaced two residents early Thursday.

The Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office and the Santa Barbara County Deputy Sheriffs Association partnered with Walmart of Lompoc for the first Shop with a Cop Event to help spread holiday cheer to 26 children.

On Tuesday, the Santa Maria Police Department Detective Bureau and Special Enforcement Team made an arrest in the murder of 20-year-old Kevin Nunez-Escamilla.

The Public Health Department reports 221 new COVID-19 cases within Santa Barbara County.

[Update]: Roger reports a fight involving a baseball bat in the 1100 block of E. Haley Street.