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Los Padres National Forest issued a forest order for public safety that closes Dry Canyon through 2020.

UC Santa Barbara sent out a notice last week about two incidents involving date rape drugs at a fraternity event.

The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory through 5:00 p.m. Tuesday in Santa Barbara County

An edhat reader shares photos of a recent sunrise over Miramar Beach.

The Santa Barbara City Fire Department brings lifesaving technology to town with PulsePoint, a 9-1-1 integrated mobile app.

Santa Barbara Police Department recently conducted a crosswalk enforcement effort to educate drivers and pedestrians on traffic laws meant to keep them safe on the road.

Reminder: Halloween not only brings trick-or-treaters to areas of Goleta, but also extra visitors to Isla Vista. Don't forget these parking restrictions.

Roger reports a traffic collision with an injury at Foothill and Willowglen Roads.

The Santa Barbara County Public Health Department is offering free flu shots on Wednesday at the Goleta Valley Community Center.

[Update]: Santa Maria Police arrested a man in Mexico believed to have shot and killed a 33-year-old man at 805 Tacos earlier this month.

An edhat reader wonders if the Painted Cave Volunteer Fire Department is currently active after seeing their vehicles driving around?

Roger reports a vehicle fire on Cathedral Oaks near Highway 154.

Roger reports a traffic collision with injuries at W. Arrellaga and Chapala Streets.

Fake cobwebs used for Halloween decorations can pose a real threat to wildlife, especially birds.

Lompoc residents form a chapter of the neighborhood watch group Guardian Angels after seven homicides this year.

A full closure of northbound Highway 101 at Casitas Pass Road in Carpinteria has been re-scheduled to Wednesday, Oct. 23 from 10 pm until 5 am.

The Highway 101 offramp at Bath Street will be closed Tuesday for landscape maintenance.

Local environmental groups continue to oppose Aera's Cat Canyon Oil Project arguing it will cause public health risks.

Roger has the scanner reports. "Kids at Skaters Point being bullies and blocking in a vehicle, 100 Block of East Cabrillo."

[Update]: Southern California Edison has removed Santa Barbara County com the Public Safety Power Shutoff list.

Former San Marcos High School Principal Ed Behrens has filed an appeal after a court ruling against his reinstatement.

A local high school graduate created a short film about Santa Barbara before moving to the east coast for college.

Meet Pluto Sunrise, a 10-year-old female lab-mix looking for her forever home.

Meet Spunky, a very outgoing and affectionate kitty with a fitting name.

Oct. 19-26, 2019 is California Flood Preparedness Week. Recent wildfires have increased the potential for emergencies, which is why it is essential to be aware, be prepared, and take action.

Roger reports people are sleeping in a stolen vehicle in the 400 block of W. Islay.

[Update]: The Real Fire is holding at 420 acres with 50% containment, full containment is expected on Tuesday.

Former construction company owner Mark Melchiori pled guilty to felony diversion of construction funds, felony prevailing wage fraud, and felony unlawful money transmission. 

UCSB Arts and Lectures hosted an educational lecture on Monday for local students with National Geographic wildlife photographer Joel Sartore.

Roger reports a vehicle rollover on Highway 101 northbound near the Glen Annie offramp.