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Four people sustained injuries in a traffic collision on Highway 154 at Painted Cave Road Thursday evening.

Santa Barbara County Public Health Officials confirmed and additional 15 cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) on Thursday, bringing the county's total to 243.

Santa Barbara Police arrested a woman who attempted to break-in to an outside supply area of the police department.

Local readers have put together their own coronavirus graphics to track the number of cases in Santa Barbara County.

A recent raid and felony charges give planning commissioners pause on approving a zoning permit for a large cannabis operation near Lompoc.

UC Santa Barbara Chancellor announces a student visited a dormitory and later tested positive for COVID-19

Local residents and organizations are joining forces to create face masks for healthcare facilities and community members during the coronavirus pandemic.

Members of local law enforcement and fire departments blared sirens and inspiring music outside Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital to honor healthcare workers.

Lompoc Valley Medical Hospital CEO pens an open letter stating they're treating 12 inmates from Lompoc Prison infected with COVID-19.

Edhat readers share calming photos of nature and landscapes surrounding the Santa Barbara area.

On Wednesday, Santa Barbara Public Health announced 10 new cases drawing the total confirmed COVID-19 count to 228 within the county.

Roger reports a rollover traffic collision on Highway 101 near Bath Street with an injured driver.

The Goleta City Council approved several measures to protect residents and businesses during the COVID-19 crisis in a virtual meeting Tuesday night.

Legislators are urging residents to file their tax return, if they haven't already in 2018 or 2019, in order to receive their coronavirus payment.

Santa Barbara County firefighters responded to a small oil spill in the Lompoc Valley early Wednesday morning.

An edhat reader wonders what is considered an essential job at UC Santa Barbara now that it's closed?

Roger has the scanner reports. "Report of a female blocking a door refusing to let employees by, in the 900 Block of State Street."

[Update]: Santa Barbara Police are investigating a homicide, possibly due to domestic violence, on the Westside.

[Update]: Three juveniles were quickly arrested after allegedly stealing a vehicle near Santa Barbara Jr. High on Tuesday evening.

[Update]: Edhat readers share photos of how they're social distancing and what they're noticing during the coronavirus pandemic. Send in your photos!

Santa Barbara County Public Health Department reports an additional 26 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the County, bringing the total to 218 confirmed cases. 

Santa Barbara Public Health Department shared data and models of the COVID-19 pandemic, expressing the extreme importance of social distancing cooperation.

Local leaders held a press conference Tuesday advocating for victims of abuse during the statewide stay at home order due to the coronavirus.

As a reminder, you must still socially distance while in public parks and trails.

Santa Barbara County firefighters responded to an early morning structure fire in Santa Ynez Tuesday.

Robert shares photos of a Sierra Club hike to Mission Ridge in February.

A Carpinteria based startup has launched a mobile app for customers to buy digital gift cards to support local restaurants, breweries, and wineries during the coronavirus crisis.

Santa Barbara County Public Health Department reports a new total of 192 confirmed COVID-19 cases in the County including 37 health care workers.

Santa Barbara Police Department are searching for a missing at-risk man.

Isla Vista Screen Printing has started a "Here For Good" t-shirt campaign to support local businesses during the coronavirus pandemic.