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I was scanning locally to turn on my WiFi and came across a suspicious finding. (06/14/13) 3829 21
There's something big going on at 3868 State St right now. Any info? (06/14/13) 3425 37
This morning I was driving Hwy 192 and had to pull over twice...[pics] (06/15/13) 3375 31
Heather Maria Maassen, age 30, of Santa Barbara was arrested for felony DUI and felony child endangerment. [mug] (06/18/13) 3262 41
The mother of Simon Chavez, a 22-year-old student killed in a hit-and-run accident is suing the cab driver. (06/19/13) 3020 63
UPDATE: Structure Fire at 6212 Aberdeen in Goleta. There are numerous reporting parties, full fire is in response. (06/19/13) 2896 35
I heard from a friend that Cottage Hospital has acquired Sansum clinic, can anyone confirm? (06/19/13) 2724 49
I heard there were major changes to parade viewing rules for Solstice this year. Does anyone have the correct info? (06/19/13) 2711 60
An Edhat subscriber suspects there is a mattress scam business in Goleta. (06/19/13) 2703 45
The attorney for a motorcyclist facing charges in a deadly crash is accusing the District Attorney's office of racism. (06/13/13) 2667 49
A subscriber spots a baby mountain lion on the back side of Elings Park. (06/15/13) 2666 22
Cheyne Aaron Watkins, age 23, of Santa Barbara, was arrested for felony vandalism and misdemeanor resisting or delaying an officer. [mug] (06/18/13) 2627 16
John Palminteri reports on the Summerland Graffiti House. [pics] (06/19/13) 2616 35
Some dads headed through town toward Los Angeles may have wondered why traffic stopped at Mission, as seen by John Wiley from the air.[pics] (06/17/13) 2585 11
This is happening right now on Winchester Canyon Road. I saw the police with evidence bags of drug paraphernalia that they were putting in the car.[pics] (06/14/13) 2577 8
Daniel Jack Andrick, age 43, was arrested for attempted murder after he stabbed his roommate in the neck while the victim slept. [mug] (06/18/13) 2574 29
Can someone identify this bug? (06/13/13) 2558 29
A subscriber noticed a unique company name opening with the Public Market. [pic] (06/18/13) 2520 40
Did anyone hear that explosion sound downtown a few minutes ago? (06/15/13) 2509 32
Those crazy kids are up to all kinds of fun once again.[pic] (06/14/13) 2488 21
Does anybody know what happened to Bob Woolever Tires in Goleta? (06/13/13) 2483 33
At approximately 6:45 p.m. Sunday evening, a woman driving a Honda sedan, heading westbound on Gutierrez Street near State Street, reportedly lost control of her car. [pics] (06/18/13) 2472 18
Does anyone have the scoop on what's coming into the old Craft Essentials building? (06/15/13) 2414 26
A subscriber finds a giant sea hare on Summerland Beach. [pics] (06/14/13) 2391 16
Did anyone else feel the earth quake around midnight? (06/17/13) 2356 26
Every car is plagued by the presence and debris of the Jacaranda tree. (06/15/13) 2302 58
Raymond Macias, a defendant on the city's proposed gang-injunction list and the Eastside program coordinator for La Palabra is sitting in Santa Barbara County Jail on $3.8 million bail. (06/14/13) 2294 34
It's hard to find parking on my street and recently a business will take spots with large white vans. Is this legal? (06/18/13) 2241 39
The Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Office is reporting the death of an inmate. (06/13/13) 2189 12
It's the end of an era as the yellow wooden hangar is demolished. [pic] (06/15/13) 2186 27
Roger has the scanner reports. A Building Inspector requests assistance from police in the 1100 Block of San Andreas. (06/13/13) 2174 27
John Palminteri is watching over Santa Barbara like a hawk. [pic] (06/15/13) 2140 19
Oxnard Police Detectives have released a photo of a "person of interest" in the Pamela Sue Silva homicide. [mug] (06/18/13) 2085 5
Another panga boat was found abandoned on Tajiguas Beach in Santa Barbara County. [pic] (06/18/13) 2057 42
Bicyclist Down: Code Blue, possibly on Sands Beach near the Devereux Slough. Engine 17 on scene. (06/17/13) 1784 15
Missing hikers on Point Sal Trail. 2-18 year olds with a dog. Last seen 1330 hours. (06/13/13) 1765 12
A reader sent in a photo of a near miss with a big tree.[pic] (06/19/13) 1732 10
Report of Men With Guns In Isla Vista: Sheriff's Deputies, CHP, UCSB Police Respond to Del Playa Drive (06/13/13) 1697 15
Officers and detectives from the Santa Barbara Police Department are currently investigating a murder.
updated 11:39 am
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A horse fell on a child at Earl Warren Showgrounds. Engine 5 is on the scene and medics are responding code 3.
updated 2:21 pm
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Code 242: a female was beaten by her ex-boyfriend, numerous reporting parties near Bohnett Park, the 1200 block of San Pasqual. (06/18/13) 1656 20
UPDATE: Code 245: Assault with a weapon on the 1200 block of San Andres St. Victim is being transported to Cottage, unknown condition. (06/16/13) 1648 17
For some reason, about a month ago I had the urge to photograph the lemon orchard on Los Carneros.[pics] (06/17/13) 1629 24
My avocado tree is losing leaves and is no longer producing avocados, any ideas why? (06/14/13) 1627 18
Did anyone else see slow floating lights Thursday night over the Mesa? (06/15/13) 1620 16
A group of hopeful purchasers are in escrow to buy Naples. (06/14/13) 1601 18
A subscriber caught a photo of a farmer's helper. [pic] (06/15/13) 1600 13
A subscriber spots a deer family just weeks after the White Fire. [pics] (06/14/13) 1556 11
A few friends from out of town would like to experience the Santa Barbara night life. Which nightclubs do not charge a cover? (06/17/13) 1550 22
John Wiley shares a bird's eye view of construction starting on the new 154@Foothill Sansum expansion. [pics] (06/13/13) 1500 20
Truck with horse trailer and horses on board fully involved on fire highway 101 at Sullivan. (06/17/13) 1489 15
Does any one know what happen to the orchard of lemon trees adjancent to the new Los Carneros/Calle Real round-about? (06/14/13) 1483 18
There is a sign near the trail in Tuckers Grove warning of a mountain lion around. Is it the same one spotted at Elings? (06/18/13) 1481 18
Don't forget to enter our Facebook Photo Contest to win 2 tickets to the California Wine Festival! Photo deadline is June 20th. (06/16/13) 1476 10
Report of a code 415 fight in the area of Carrillo and Santa Barbara streets. The assault victim is down. (06/19/13) 1463 19
Does anyone know what type of egg this is? (06/17/13) 1457 15
HISTORY: A subscriber shares a historic photo of horses plowing up State Street. (06/16/13) 1432 19
A subscriber witnessed an early morning fight for a perch. [pics] (06/15/13) 1415 6
URBAN HIKE: With a little help from their friends and a visit to Honolulu, the Urban Hikers were able to uncover some long forgotten history about Santa Barbara born Romualdo Pacheco, California's 12th Governor. (06/16/13) 1411 7
What's with the expensive color brochure from Public Works? (06/17/13) 1368 28
Does anyone know how much this vintage French love seat would be worth? (06/18/13) 1358 17
Is Dos Pueblos Canyon Road a public road or not? (06/17/13) 1333 14
What are you proud of in Santa Barbara? (06/16/13) 1332 48
Ocean Water Rescue off of Mesa Lane. Full fire and Harbor Patrol are in response for a canoe and kayak that flipped over. (06/19/13) 1321 13
SBPD is involved in some type of stand off on the 800 block of San Ysidro Road. A supervisor from Cares is responding. (06/19/13) 1304 4
Brian Peddicord shares a video of a duck family crossing Carrillo and Garden Streets. [vid] (06/18/13) 1291 20
Suspicious packages taped up on the news racks at 216 West Cabrillo in front of Sambo's. SBPD is on the scene. (06/16/13) 1276 16
The Animal Rescue Team shares a photo of a rescued fawn.[pic] (06/17/13) 1266 12
Part-time local resident and prolific writer, Sue Grafton greeted a large crowd at the Santa Barbara Writers Conference Monday night. [pic] (06/13/13) 1264 11
Santa Barbara City Fire and Police responded to a rollover traffic accident in the first block of West Gutierrez Street.[pics] (06/17/13) 1255 7
Are internships a way to sneakily keep a bit of one's operating budget free? Do you believe we're in an intern economy? (06/16/13) 1238 27
I just received an alert about a brush fire in Gaviota. Any update Roger? (06/18/13) 1228 6
I have heard rumor that the Habit will be opeing a location in Lompoc finally. Can anyone confirm? (06/13/13) 1221 21
Although he sees these views of our town often, John Wiley likes how these two show off El Sueno and Carp. [pics] (06/15/13) 1200 5
A subscriber shares a photo of a king snake spotted in Santa Barbara. [pic]
updated 10:38 am
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Roger has the scanner reports. 415 On the 2nd Floor of the Library, homeless guy named Larry raising HELL. Aren't people supposed to be quiet in the Library?
updated 7:00 am
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CHP arrested a 21-year-old man for driving under the influence after crashing his Ford F-150 near Tajiguas Road on Sunday. (06/18/13) 1167 6
Did anybody hear the gun shots near the harbor early Monday morning? (06/19/13) 1140 19
WINE: Marc Liberts went wine tasting in the Santa Barbara Funk Zone. (06/16/13) 1137 6
A stray kitten survived a two-day trip from Oregon to Santa Barbara stuck in a car engine. (06/18/13) 1136 4
Injury Traffic Accident: 101 Southbound at Las Positas. Vehicle vs Motorcycle. Fire on scene Medics (06/14/13) 1123 11
POOCH'S PERSPECTIVE: Pooch Preparedness: 10 Tips for Adopting Your New Dog (06/16/13) 1106 5
Code 242: assault near the Santa Barbara Museum of Art. Fire and medics are responding to suspect: wma 40's in dark clothing. (06/16/13) 1102 21
Creed Bratton of the Grass Roots and NBC's Comedy "The Office" featured at Santa Barbara's Solstice Festival. (06/14/13) 1095 8
A subscriber shares photos of a morning in the mountains. [pics] (06/13/13) 1095 6
Vehicle Accident: a rollover on Highway 101, northbound between Patterson and Fairview. (06/14/13) 1089 12
A subscriber shares an artistic view from Cota Street. [pic] (06/15/13) 1084 5
Highway 101 construction will begin in Ventura and Santa Barbara Counties on Wednesday June 19th. (06/16/13) 1069 7
Dan Seibert is a fan of wrinkles. [pics] (06/19/13) 1062 6
Do any Gaucho alums receive calls from the Annual Fund? How do I get off that call list? (06/14/13) 1054 27
Wondering if anyone could recommend someone or a company that can break up a small concrete patio and help design a new one? (06/13/13) 1054 13
The Solstice Workshop is where Solstice is coming together now! And it is really blossoming with new creations! [pics] (06/13/13) 1047 7
40,000 people will be visiting Santa Barbara for UCSB's traditional commencement weekend. (06/13/13) 1040 13
Saturday afternoon the Mission City Brawlin' Betties beat out the LA Derby Dolls Varsity Brawlers by more than 100 points.[pics] (06/17/13) 1040 7
CAT OF THE WEEK: The Animal Rescue Team has two kittens that are currently up for adoption. (06/16/13) 1014 8
A Carpinteria woman will compete on the Today Show's Father's Day Burger Battle this Friday. (06/13/13) 1008 8
Fired Up!: The MAN is in our home, our pocket, our purse, and now can swab the inside of our mouth. (06/16/13) 1000 35
A subscriber shares photos of natural art on the beach. [pics] (06/16/13) 997 3
Driving down State street I got out a few times and stood in the street to take photos of Old Glory. [pics] (06/16/13) 993 8
A subscriber enjoys the Steve Miller Band at the Bowl. [pics] (06/18/13) 989 10
A subscriber reports new wine tasting room will be opening in the La Arcada Plaza. [pic] (06/15/13) 977 4
There was a cabinet maker using the garage bay at the old gas station (Jess') at Milpas and Montecito St. Anyone know where is? I would like to use him for a custom cabinet. (06/17/13) 954 10
A subscriber shares a photo of interesting clouds of Santa Cruz Island. [pic] (06/13/13) 953 5
A reader shares some more images of the old yellow hangar recently torn down.[pics] (06/17/13) 937 6
Does my palm tree have dry rot? (06/15/13) 936 12
Vegetation fire between Highway 154 and El Sueno on the northside. Full fire is in response.
updated 5:22 pm
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I recently received a phone number through Cox cable, how do I get my number unlisted? (06/13/13) 898 24
A subscriber shares a photo of blooming sweet peas. [pic] (06/14/13) 893 14
Rollover Traffic Accident: on Gutierrez between State and Chapala. Full Fire response. (06/17/13) 889 11
Can anyone recommend a stable that offers guided horseback tours between Ojai/Ventura, Santa Ynez, and Goleta? (06/15/13) 883 9
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