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Santa Barbara County has met the State’s Orange Tier case rate and positivity rate for one week and if this continues next week can move into the orange tier on April 21.

A 19-year-old was arrested after assaulting and seriously injuring a family member in the 400 block of S. Salinas Street Tuesday.

The San Luis Obispo Sheriff's Office has arrested two people in connection with the disappearance of Kristin Smart nearly 25 years ago.

After over a year of no fare collection due to the pandemic, today Santa Barbara MTD is announcing the reinstatement of fares as of Monday, May 10.

Santa Barbara County Public Health is following the CDC, FDA, and state recommendations to pause administration of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine.

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Can edhat readers identify this type of snake that was seen at Eling's Park?

Roger reports a male was inappropriately touching himself in front of a female victim in the 1300 block of State Street.

Roger reports a domestic disturbance in the parking lot of The Daily Grind at 2001 De La Vina.

Santa Barbara County has expanded its 2-1-1 call center to make it easier for people to access vaccination appointments.

[Update]: Santa Barbara Police have identified the suspect who was arrested after barricading himself in an apartment building in the 200 block of Ladera Street near Santa Barbara City College.

10,000 Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine Appointments Available This Week at Cottage Health Drive-Up Clinic

Roger reports a police response in the 1100 block of Walnut on the Westside.

The 2021 Spirit and Junior Spirit of Fiesta Final Auditions will take place this year on April 17 and will be broadcast live and live-streamed online.

Max captured photos of a United States of America airplane landing at the Santa Barbara Airport on Saturday.

A former Santa Maria resident was sentenced to three months in Federal Prison for shooting an Elephant Seal to death.

An edhat reader shares photos of a Red Tail Hawk and Golden Eagle near Lake Cachuma.

An edhat reader reports police activity outside the Mi Fiesta Market on S. Salinas Street.

Roger reports a body was found near the Santa Barbara Amtrak Station at 209 State Street.

[Update]: A man was pronounced dead after falling off a boat near Point Conception on Sunday evening.

Robert visited the blooming flowers at the Santa Barbara Botanic Garden.

The winning films are announced for the 36th Santa Barbara International Film Festival.

Meet Captain Butterscotch, a freewheeling beach bum who is ready to be a domesticated kitty.

Meet Tasia, a sweet and socialized pup who is ready for adoption.

An edhat reader captured a video of a coyote running through Isla Vista.

A driver suffered major injuries early Sunday morning after their vehicle collided with a tree on Highway 246.

Roger reports an assault at Skater's Point in the 100 block of E. Cabrillo Blvd.

A UCSB scholar’s theory on what causes Zoom fatigue focuses on how the technology warps our sense of space in interactions.

Roger reports a strongarm robbery and assault near Samarkand.

The City of Goleta has put together a video message on the importance of upkeeping Cathedral Oaks Road.