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An edhat reader shares an update on the woman arrested for stealing mail in Montecito and discarding it near Painted Cave.

Ventura County Community Foundation and Gene Haas Foundation Award ThomasFireHelp with a new grant to match help with need

On September 21, 1918, the local paper reported, “Summerland was the scene of patriotic enthusiasm..."

A tractor trailer, which was hauling another tractor, had a solo vehicle accident on Highway 1 near Highway 135 in Orcutt early Saturday morning.

During the prime oyster eating season, and after a 3-year hiatus, the amazing Shuck & Swallow Oyster Eating Competition returned to the rooftop of the Kimpton Canary.

Lucky 777 shares photos from a recent mule trail ride in the Upper Oso Canyon.

One person has died during a head-on traffic collision on Highway 1 just north of Highway 101 Friday evening.

An Edhat reader reports seeing 40 green parrots in the sky at sunset. 

Roger reports a traffic collision on Canon Perdido and Santa Barbara Streets.

An edhat reader is standing up for the members of the Santa Ynez Water Conservation District 1 amidst a controversial election.

Roger reports a vehicle fire on Highway 154 near Paradise Road.

[Update]: San Luis Obispo County Sheriff's Office reports that a wanted parolee has been arrested in Shandon.

The 6th Annual Heroes of Hospice at The Biltmore's Coral Casino on September 12 attracted a huge crowd of supporters to honor those being recognized in 2018.

Roger reports that an individual has attempted to break into a home. 

A local teen found a purse with $10,000 dollars inside and turned it in to the Santa Barbara Sheriff's Office who found the owner.

SBCGA has released their Linden and Casitas Pass construction update for September 23-29.

An Edhat reader asks if it's legal to park on your lawn.

Roger has the scanner reports. "Report of a possible Amtrak Hopper hanging onto the back of the Amtrak Train southbound outta town."

Santa Barbara Police are asking for the public's help to identify a suspect who burglarized a commercial business. 

The Sheriff’s Office wants to encourage parents to have discussions with their children about how to best protect themselves at home, going to and from school, while they are out and about and on their phones or on the internet.

Roger reports a blown transformer on Casitas Pass at Foothill Road in Carpinteria.

Roger reports a police response to the Santa Barbara City Parking Lot in the 900 block of Anacapa Street.

Does anyone know of a good local huarache sandal maker?

[Update]: The Santa Barbara Brewing Company on State Street will soon be closing and reopen as "Cruisery."

The Public Works Department reminds residents that plastic bags and film plastic should not be placed in your blue recycling can.

Is it legal for motorhomes to park in the Goleta Beach parking lot overnight?

An edhat reader warns locals of a thief who stole their wallet from a grocery cart and racked up charges within minutes.

Santa Barbara Police are asking for the public's assistance to help locate and identify credit card fraud suspects caught on video.

A 32-year-old Goleta woman was arrested in Hope Ranch for vehicle theft, burglary, and crimes committed in Santa Cruz County.

On Wednesday afternoon, a visiting couple's car rolled off Highway 101 near Tajiguas and was struck by an Amtrak train