E-Bike and Van Collide on Kellogg Ave
At 5:44 p.m. on Monday (March 18), witnesses reported a serious collision. A bike versus a van on Kellogg Ave in Goleta. An E-Bike exiting a parking lot near the 500 block of Kellogg Avenue stuck the...
View ArticleMotorcyclist Crashes on Olive Street to Avoid E-Bike Rider
On Monday (March 18) at 7:21 p.m., a motorcycle crashed to avoid an e-bike at Olive an Figueroa Streets. Early reports stated an E-Bike rider may have caused the operator of a motorcycle to lose...
View ArticleWater Rescue Off Hope Ranch Beach
Crews are on the scene of a water rescue at the beach in Hope Ranch, off Las Olas Drive.
View ArticleImproper Battery Disposal Caused Trash Truck Fire in Old Town Goleta
Update by the edhat staff May 21, 2024 A MarBorg trash truck caught on fire in Goleta on Monday and the City is confirming the cause is improper battery disposal. The recycling truck was driving...
View ArticleVehicle Crashes Through 7-Eleven in Goleta, Driver Injured
Update by the edhat staff A vehicle crashed through the front of a 7-Eleven store in Goleta on Thursday afternoon. At 3:35 p.m., emergency responders arrived in the 7300 block of Calle Real, cornering...
View ArticleFive Motorists Injured in Multi-Vehicle Crash in Buellton
Update by the edhat staff May 25, 2024 Five people were injured in a multi-vehicle crash on Highway 246 in Buellton on Friday. At 4:10 p.m., Santa Barbara County firefighters responded to the 600 block...
View ArticleJogging High School Student Struck by Van in Goleta
A student in a small Cross Country group jogging near Dos Pueblos High in Goleta was struck by a small van on Friday. She had her ankle possibly run over for a second or two, according to her two...
View ArticleNeighbors Save Westside Home from Battery Fire
Just before 7:00 p.m. Saturday (June 1), a couple returning home from a walk noticed smoke billowing from a residence near Valerio and Calle Boca Del Cañion on Santa Barbara’s westside. The couple was...
View ArticleAltercation at Bohnett Park Leaves Man Unconscious
According to scanner traffic at least five juveniles were involved in a fight. They fled the scene after reportedly leaving a man down on the ground on Sunday evening. At 7:03 PM (June 2), SBPD, SBFD,...
View ArticleArmed Suspect Making Threats at Cottage ER, Now Detained
Armed suspect making threats to self-harm was arrested outside Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital emergency room today. This was an odd one and I only got bits and pieces of it. I hope SBPD will send out a...
View ArticleFugitive Search Off Patterson Ave
Reported by Bob Scan There’s some type of search going on in a neighborhood off Patterson and Hollister Avenues. It doesn’t sound like Sheriff or PD, possibly probation or U.S. Marshal. Started a bit...
View ArticleVegetation Fire Response in Lompoc
Santa Barbara County Fire is sending a large response to a growing brush fire in Lompoc. Located at 3925 Santa Rosa Road, west of Lompoc between Highway 1 and the 246. Call came in at 1:44 p.m. with...
View ArticleMedical Response at Circle Bar B Stables
Emergency responders were on the scene of a medical call at Circle Bar B Stables off Refugio Road on Wednesday. Around 10:00 a.m. there was a report of a female falling off a horse and sustaining...
View ArticleTeen Killed by Train at Fernald Point was Santa Barbara High Student
Update by the edhat staff June 20, 2024 On Thursday the name was released of the teenage boy who was struck by a passing Amtrak Pacific Surfline train near Fernald Point in Montecito. Ryan Bradley...
View ArticleSailboat Rescue and Small Wharf Fires on Friday
A few incidents took place at Stearns Wharf and the Santa Barbara Harbor on Friday. I heard some reports of a possible sailboat crash at the breakwater. Large group, including children, were on board...
View ArticleLarge Fight and Possible Gunshots at RedRock Saturday Evening
Highway 154 closed Saturday night due to a large fight and reports of gunshots. At 7:27 p.m., large fight at RedRock. Two gunshots were heard and one knife was seen. Sheriff and CHP responded. A...
View ArticleExtinguished Spot Fire Near Highway 154 Possibly Caused by Fireworks
Firefighters have extinguished a spot fire near Highway 154 that was reportedly sparked due to fireworks on Wednesday evening. At 4:21 p.m., firefighters from Santa Barbara County and the Los Padres...
View ArticleTwo Grass Fires Extinguished Off Highway 101 in Santa Maria
Update by the edhat staff Firefighters extinguished multiple grass fires off Highway 101 in Santa Maria on Friday evening. At 8:49 p.m. crews from Santa Barbara County and Santa Maria City responded to...
View ArticleInjured Hiker Airlifted from Tangerine Falls and Lost Hikers Redirected
Update by Santa Barbara County Search & Rescue (SBCSAR) June 30, 2024 [Saturday] afternoon at 2:59 PM, SBCSAR responded, along with Montecito Fire, Santa Barbara County Fire, and Santa Barbara...
View ArticleMedical Response to 1000 Steps
Santa Barbara City Fire and ground ambulances responded to a medical emergency on the beach below Mesa Lane, off 1000 Steps. Call times was 10:00 a.m. (Tues). Reporting party stated there was an...
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