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The Santa Barbara Police Department is attempting to locate a missing person last seen at Oak Park.

A suspect is in custody after fleeing from police with a knife near Smart & Final on Gutierrez ...

The Public Health Department urges residents to be safe while celebrating Halloween this weekend.

The City of Santa Barbara is proposing amendments to the Municipal Code to implement SB 9 which allows no more than two residential units within a single-family zone. 

An edhat reader wonders if anyone knows what these things are on top of stoplights. 

The Santa Barbara County Department of Behavioral Wellness, in partnership with the Good Samaritan Shelter and the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office, is piloting a new Jail Discharge Program.

Ian captures a photo of a bright sunrise over East Beach on Sunday.

[Update]: Two people have died following a traffic collision involving a DUI on Cathedral Oaks in Goleta Tuesday evening.

Santa Barbara and Goleta are hosting a local childcare survey to be taken by October 31st. 

Every Autumn the Ravens flock to a roost over by the cliffs soon after sunset and return to this tree and others nearby at daybreak before dispursing.  

Get into the Halloween spirit by participating in the Goleta Valley Library’s Pumpkin Weighing Contest.

Beginning October 30, Lash Construction is scheduled to begin the road resurfacing work along Carrillo Street from Chapala Street to US-101 as part of the Safety Improvements Project on West Carrillo Street.

Jerry Robert discusses the latest in Santa Barbara's Mayoral race including a current supervisor allegedly suggesting a candidate should drop out.

A fire destroyed a two-story home in Isla Vista early Tuesday morning.

A reader reports a sighting of the Oscar Mayer Weinermobile downtown.

The City of Santa Barbara will begin conducting City Council meetings on the Zoom Webinar platform effective October 26, 2021.

A traffic stop of a reckless vehicle resulted in the arrest of two suspects who were found in possession of an array of illegal drugs.

Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s deputies arrested two suspects who were found in possession of a stolen catalytic converter and illegal firearms.

The City of Goleta provides sand and burlap bags for our residents to protect their homes from storm damage.

Andrew reports a person was rescued from Mission Creek near Carrillo Street.

A 53-year-old Santa Barbara man passed away at his home hours after a collision on a moped.

Search and Rescue teams went door to door conducting mandatory evacuations in the Alisal Fire area on Sunday morning.

[Update]: The Shelter in Place Order and Evacuation Order for the Alisal fire burn area was cancelled after the storm passed through the county.

At 1:30 p.m. Sunday, October 24,  Mona Miyasato, County Executive Officer/Director of Emergency Services, signed a Proclamation of Local Emergency for the October 2021 storms and requested that Governor Newsom also proclaim a state of emergency.

The American Red Cross of the Pacific Coast has opened an evacuation center for residents impacted by potential debris flow and flooding at the Wake Campus on Turnpike.

A strong atmospheric river to bring fire season-ending and drought-mitigating heavy rain to NorCal, but also a high risk of burn area flooding/debris flows.

A reader shares photos from a climate rally that took place on UC Santa Barbara's campus Friday.

An edhat reader shares still photos from the Santa Ynez Peak camera Sunday morning before the incoming storm.

Meet Josie, one of the sweetest and friendliest kittens at ASAP Cats.

Meet Henry, a sweet and handsome guy who is in need of a loving home.