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Roger has the scanner reports. "Have compassion for the people who go to work every day, not for the criminals who con others for a buck."

Roger reports Police are assisting probation officers for a combative subject at PATH.

Despite winter rains, the Goleta Water District can’t lift its ban on new water meters.

Five juveniles in a stolen SUV led Santa Maria Police officers on a high-speed pursuit after stealing alcohol from an Orcutt store on Wednesday afternoon.

Jack and Laura Dangermond were honored with Gaviota Coast Conservancy's Coastal Legacy award.

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Can edhat readers recommend a backup generator for a residential home?

[Update]: The Santa Barbara Zoo has announced Little Mac was humanely euthanized on Wednesday evening, ending the Zoo's elephant program.

The Santa Maria City Fire Department in coordination with the Santa Barbara County Fire Department will conduct a one-day prescribed burn at the Santa Maria Airport.

Santa Barbara County Continuum of Care is applying for $2,272,896 in federal funding to support the work of local homeless service providers

Roger reports a burglary in the 700 block of Meigs Road.

Edhat readers report a helicopter is circling over Fairview and Turnpike, what's up?

Five people were injured in a vehicle collision on Highway 101 southbound near Gaviota on Wednesday morning. 

[Update]: Santa Barbara Police announced a suspected retail thief has been identified.

Roger reports a traffic collision in the 2900 block of De La Vina.

Don't be alarmed if you see a lot of emergency response to the Santa Barbara Airport Wednesday, it's part of a full-scale disaster drill.

Roger has the scanner reports. "Public Nudity near the Gazebo Alice Keck Park Memorial Gardens 1500 Block of Garden street, Male down."

The Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Office has announced Raquel Zick as their new Public Information Officer.

[Update]: Southern California Edison has removed Gaviota to Point Conception from the list of possible power shutoffs Tuesday.

Roger reports a pedestrian was struck by a vehicle near San Andres and Micheltorena.

Roger reports police are responding to a combative person who is drunk in the 3900 block of State Street.

The Santa Barbara County District Attorney's Office has charged Francisco Gutierrez Ortega of murder in the death of Lompoc resident and active military servicemember Marlon Brumfield.

Santa Barbara Police revived a woman believed to be suffering from a drug overdose on Miramonte Drive early Tuesday morning.

The National Weather Service announces elevated fire danger for portions of southwest California.

The Santa Maria Fire Department responded to the scene of a hit and run where a vehicle crashed into a business and the driver fled the scene.

Pavement rehabilitation begins on Coast Village Circle to repair damage from the January 2018 debris flow.

A prescribed burn will take place between September 26 and October 5 at the Santa Maria Airport

[Update]: A man was arrested by the Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Office Monday evening after he threatened to blow up his Goleta apartment.

Roger reports a traffic collision near the Mission and De La Vina Street intersection.

This fall Operation School Bell is providing clothing and school supplies for local children in need.