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The building at the corner of State and De La Guerra that holds the "flagship" Starbucks store has been sold to the Hayes Commercial Group.

An edhat reader shares a photo of hungry seagulls fighting over someone's food.

Goleta tenants of the Sesame Tree Apartments will experience impacted parking for two weeks beginning on Friday, October 5th.

A recent grassroots effort has reinvigorated a longstanding Santa Barbara tradition on the brink of vanishing – the Saturday Fishermen’s Market on the City Pier in the harbor.

The Hollister Class 1 Bikeway Project is entering its final phase of construction.

The Isla Vista Foot Patrol is joining law enforcement agencies across the country in participating with “National Coffee with a Cop Day.”

Bees are crazy about Hedra Helix, common ivy blossoms!

The Towbes Group and Willow Springs Apartments took the next step in supporting alternative transportation by providing a bike fix-it station with free access for residents. 

Candidates to be entered into housing lottery scheduled for October 25.

Edhat subscriber Kathleen receives a foxy visitor at InTouch Health.

Apparently some streets in Santa Barbara are a hazard to tour coaches.

Three stars honored at 5th Annual Jewels of the Sea Luncheon.

A young man was assaulted on the 800 Block of S. Pine Street last night.

Coastal Cleanup Day 2017 is a success.

Here is the latest update on the happenings in Old Town.

The presence of a full-time detective in Isla Vista will increase IV Foot Patrol's ability to investigate and solve crimes.

The City of Goleta has received an emergency permit for the tree removal on Ellwood Mesa.

Conserving land is sometimes the work of generations.

The 5K walk encourages healthy habits while raising funds to support the American Heart Association’s research and education efforts to fight heart disease and stroke.

An edhat reader reports FEMA will conduct a National Emergency Alert System Test on Wednesday.

A study just released shows that continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) use in pregnancy is beneficial for both mother and baby.

Edhat Readers share their photos after Rocket Atlas V was launched from Vandenberg Air Force Base last night.

Santa Barbara County Firefighter Eric Gray and his companion Riley have been deployed to Puerto Rico to assist following the devastation of Hurricane Maria.

An Edhat Subscriber has captured a photo of a fender bender in the parking lot of Derf's Café.

Beautification Day at Monroe Elementary attracted over 60 volunteers to clean up the campus last weekend.

The Santa Maria Women's Network is accepting applications for a grant award to a teacher that can directly affect and enrich the lives of students.

An edhat reader found an offensive sign and encourages others to take them down if seen.

An edhat reader captured a photo of an early Wednesday morning fire in the San Jose Creek bed.

An edhat reader found a bright colored spider hidden on a flower.

An edhat reader warns users of a new phone scam that's back.