Screenshot of the Edhat website
Edhat is an award-winning online news publication serving Santa Barbara County. It began in 2003 by the late Peter Sklar as one of the first-ever citizen journalism websites. Ahead of the trend of online communities, Edhat brought neighbors together virtually to discuss local issues, share photos, and take part in contests. As the media landscape continues to evolve, edhat remains a favorite among community members for its unique take on Santa Barbara. Readers come for the latest breaking news, conversations with neighbors, pictures of animals, police scanner reports, and comments on everything from the price of pizza to the artistic quality of the chromatic gate.

Source: SembraMedia

Last updated date: September 2026

Location:
Santa Barbara, United States
Year the organization
started publishing:
2003
Languages:
English
Type of coverage:
Local
Area of coverage:
Santa Barbara County, California

Content

Type of content produced by theme:
Education
Politics
Lifestyle
Law and crime
Entrepreneurship
Journalism genres:
Interviews and reporting
Information services
Journalism coverage types and techniques:
Breaking news
Crowdsourcing
Engaged, community-driven or participatory journalism
Tech platforms and other mediums used:
Website
Newsletter

Management and team

Founders

Female:
0
Male:
1
Founders:
Peter Sklar
Directors:

Team

Full-time employees:
0
Part-time employees:
0
Freelancers or consultants:
0
Volunteers:
0

Business structure and revenue sources

Organization tax status:
For-profit
All revenue sources reported by media leaders:
Advertising
Audience support / reader revenue
Local advertising sold by own team
Website subscriptions
Individual donations
Products and ecommerce
Sales of t-shirts, hats, and other products
Sponsorships on social media
Newsletter advertising or sponsorship
The primary source of revenue reported by media leaders:
Advertising

Why is this profile included?

This media outlet is part of our directory because it meets SembraMedia’s inclusion criteria: it produces original content, serves the public interest, and works with independence and transparency. This profile was developed using information provided directly by the media outlet, through surveys or interviews. We aim to keep the information current, but SembraMedia does not guarantee its accuracy or completeness, and recommends verifying any key details with the media organization.

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