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[Update]: The evacuation warning has been upgraded to an evacuation order due to the incoming rainstorm headed for Santa Barbara County on Sunday with the potential to produce a debris flow near the Alisal fire burn areas.

Halloween can be a little tricky for pets, but with a little advanced preparation, we can make it a real treat for our dogs!

As fans shuffled into a busy Bowl brandishing their vaccine cards, Wilco welcomed in their loyal crowd with a roaring and apt “Shot in the Arm” from Summerteeth.

Guadalupe Documentary Photos a Window into 1988-89 Guadalupe, California

Edhat readers report a police response to the Ty Warner estate in Montecito.

Robert went to the Santa Barbara Polo and Racquet Club to check out the Montecito Motor Classic Car Show.

A reader reports a power outage in Montecito.

“The Miracle of Life” (1915) was an unusual “Flying A” movie about abortion; some scenes were filmed at a million-dollar mansion in Montecito.

Andrew reports a traffic collision involving a hydrant and power line caused a major power outage on Santa Barbara's westside.

With the current rainfall in the forecast the Santa Barbara County Environmental Health Services Division wants to remind residents about potential health risks associated with storm water runoff at countywide beaches. 

The U.S. Coast Guard is searching the ocean off the Ventura Coast after reports of a downed aircraft.

A Lompoc man has been arrested for sex crimes against minors and detectives are requesting the public’s assistance in locating additional survivors.

[Update]: Authorities have released the identities of two people who died in a traffic collision and fire at the Garden Street onramp on Wednesday evening.

A 63-year-old homeless man was arrested for starting a fire inside the Amtrak Station lobby on lower State Street in Santa Barbara.

Tagdes reports a structure fire response to the 6600 block of Sueno Road in Isla Vista.

[Update]: The Alisal Fire is now updated to 16,962 acres at 97% containment with 298 total personnel.

A reader is looking for two suspects caught on camera stealing a mountain bicycle from a downtown residence.

Another Slap in Santa Barbara's Face

Jerry Roberts offers the latest updates and analysis on the Santa Barbara Mayoral race.

It's time for edhat's annual Halloween Story Writing Contest! Entries are due by Sunday, October 24th at midnight.

A Good Samaritan and California Highway Patrol officers rescued an injured owl near Refugio Road today.

Assemblymember Steve Bennett, Senator Monique Limón, and Santa Barbara Supervisor Gregg Hart joined the board of the Foothills Forever nonprofit to present a check from the State of California. 

Emergency personnel responded to an injured hiker on their monthly full moon outing Wednesday evening.

City Engine 1 can handle for small cooking fire. ...

Zachary Barker Coughlin was sentenced to a maximum of 20 years, to be followed by 125 years to life in state prison, for various sex crimes.

I've just seen two fire department vehicles driving up Tunnel Rd, one with its lights on. Anyone have any  information?

Multiple callers are reporting a vegetation fire starting on Hwy 101 SB between Winchester Canyon and Storke in Goleta ...

UCSB, Boston University get $2.7 million grant for program to train special education and school psychology scholars

Any one have any information on the types of planes that flew over at approximately 11am this morning?

Max shares aerial photos of how close the Alisal Fire got to the Reagan Ranch.