News

Ashleigh Brilliant is one of our local treasures and he has given us his first new book in about twenty years.

Roger reports a suspect who exposed himself to several women at the La Cumbre Plaza is hiding from the police.

Roger reports a structure fire in the 1800 block of Cliff Drive next to Domino's Pizza.

An edhat reader reports Monte Vista Elementary School is on lockout due to an individual refusing to leave campus.

Roger reports a hang glider became stuck in a tree on Los Canoas Road and was uninjured.

Roger reports a Marborg trash truck was on fire near State Street and W. Arrellaga.

The crew of whale watching boat Condor Express went above and beyond Saturday by rescuing a common dolphin.

Do edhat readers have ideas for car storage while out of town for a month?

An edhat reader reports three small businesses were vandalized in Old Town Goleta.

The Santa Barbara Police Department reminds motorists to keep an eye out for wildlife on local roads.

An edhat reader is looking for information about possible suspects who burglarized an Orcutt home.

An edhat reader is curious if anyone knows what these signposts along the bike path are for?

Roger reports a smoking vehicle at Eling's Park that may be a DUI or hit and run.

The Santa Barbara Zoo is welcoming a new snow leopard as a permanent resident and two reindeers for the holiday season.

The Wilderness Land Trust has transferred 800 acres to the Los Padres National Forest.

The longtime owners of Paradise Cafe have recently sold their business to ACME Hospitality Group.

Can edhat readers recommend an electrician and help identify a specific electrician previously used?

Roger has the scanner reports. "Weirdo poked his head in an open window at a residence in the 1500 Block of San Pascual then continued walking south"

Roger reports a pedestrian was struck by a vehicle at Carrillo and Milpas Streets.

Jason Jared Damitz (September 10, 1970 - October 24, 2019)

John Craigie’s brand of authentic and approachable folk music is sure to warm hearts, stimulate minds, and arouse laughs.

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recognized the Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians and Chumash Casino Resort for its outstanding efforts in recycling, food recovery and moving toward Zero Waste. 

UC Santa Barbara researchers find a method to potentially stop and reverse polycystic kidney disease 

Students at Santa Ynez Valley Charter School began the school year collecting used shoes in support of Soles4Souls, a nonprofit that provides distribution of footwear to adults and children in need.

Meet Frances, aka Fritz, who's a happy little pup ready to find a forever home.

Meet Streak, a cute kitten who is ready to find a new home.

Beginning Monday, the Goleta Sanitary District will be replacing a sewer line on Hollister Avenue within City of Santa Barbara jurisdiction

The Santa Barbara County Public Defender’s Office is accepting donations for those experiencing homelessness.

Roger reports a traffic collision in the 3000 block of Foothill Road that may involve a DUI.

An edhat reader wonders if there are any gang prevention programs for teens in the Lompoc area?