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Max shares aerial photos of the Gaviota Coast on New Year's Eve.

Roger has the scanner reports. " 600 Block of North Milpas, Little Brats on Little Bicycles yelling profanities."

Did anyone else experience the microburst in the Carpinteria hillside?

A Buellton man was arrested for firearm and domestic violence violations on New Year's Day.

Edhat readers share photos of the first sunset of 2020.

Roger reports a traffic collision with one person not breathing on Micheltorena near De La Vina Streets.

A Santa Maria man was arrested for setting fire to a local church and assaulting a police officer.

Marian Regional Medical Center welcomes the first baby of 2020 in Santa Barbara County.

A 4.0 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Ventura early Thursday morning.

One man was arrested early New Year's Day for allegedly discharging a firearm during an argument.

A gale wind warning and high surf advisory are in effect for Santa Barbara County through Thursday.

The First Presbyterian Church of Santa Barbara celebrated its 150th Anniversary in 2019.

An edhat reader shares a photo of the last sunset of 2019.

Check out edhat's top stories from 2019 with our Year EnD review and photos.

Esteemed dictionaries have revealed their top words of the year for 2019.

Roger has the scanner reports. "Happy New Year and 2020 to you all!"

Brian Martin (February 20, 1978 - December 24, 2019)

Happy New Year, it's 2020! Oh sorry, was that too loud? Shh..it's 2020 for those who might have imbibed a bit too much last night. 

[Update]: Santa Barbara City firefighters responded to a deck fire at a vacant downtown Santa Barbara restaurant on New Year's Eve.

What are your resolutions for 2019? Take our edhat poll.

Starting January 1, 2020, several new laws will take effect in California. Check out some highlights.

CHP would like to remind everyone to buckle up, avoid distractions while behind the wheel, and have a plan in place if you intend to consume alcohol or other intoxicating substances.

[Update]: Roger reports a semi-truck crashed into a gas meter causing a leak in the 4700 block of Carpinteria Ave.

An edhat reader shares photos of scenes from an early morning in Santa Barbara.

Richard Allen Eigen (November 11, 1932 - December 6, 2019)

Roger reports a pedestrian was struck and killed by an Amtrak Train near Rincon.

Roger reports a smoke investigation inside a residence in the 2700 block of De La Vina.

The Santa Barbara International Film Festival unveiled its 35th annual poster featuring the Chromatic Gate.

The 14th Air Force at Vandenberg Air Force Base was officially redesignated as Space Force Operations Command.

An edhat reader captured photos of a bald eagle in Los Olivos.