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 ROGER DODGER

Roger Code Red

2012-05-16 06:25 PM

Northwest along the coast a blue and white boat with a tarp.

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 ROGER DODGER

Roger Code Red

2012-05-16 06:24 PM

It's a Panga Boat I heard it..

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 COMMENT 280136

Roger Code Red

2012-05-16 06:19 PM

Maybe the submarine was on another mission.

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 CALENGR

Baby Hummingbird Update

2012-05-16 06:15 PM

Baby 1 has left the nest! And is sitting about a foot away on the other side of the big yellow light. Pictures tomorrow morning. Mama is on the feeder. I want to see what she'll do now.... :-)

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 COMMENT 280134

Moving Damages

2012-05-16 06:13 PM

If you file in small claim court do not limit yourself to $200. Determine your real lost and file for that amount. You never know with small claim court.

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 COMMENT 280133

Roger Code Red

2012-05-16 06:07 PM

In 100% of the accidents PEOPLE were at fault because they were being selfish, careless, inattentive, invincible, etc. I don't know about you but the more vulnerable my body is, the more I got out of my way to make sure that I am seen and not injured by motorists or bike riders. Common sense folks, that's what is lacking!

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 COMMENT 280132

Milpas Trader Joes

2012-05-16 06:01 PM

I think TJ looks for the smallest poorest designed lot before they move in...so did our Smart and Final.

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 ROGER DODGER

Roger Code Red

2012-05-16 05:59 PM

They have enough units in Gavoita suddenly I feel like eating donuts.

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 COMMENT 280131

Juggling Festival

2012-05-16 05:59 PM

Mike Thornley was a regular in Isla Vista for decades. Sometime in the past year he ran out of money and left a note saying he was walking into the mountains.

His family has not seen him since and fear the worst. They made the little memorial to him at the Festival to commemorate their presumed loss. Very sad, indeed.

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 COMMENT 280129

Lynx Links

2012-05-16 05:58 PM

Oooooo..... glad s/he decided to parade for you in such good light! Sounds like you're in my neck of the woods and I've been graced numerous times by such visits.

Methinks that those who insist a bobcat is closer to a puma or mountain lion don't realise that it's named after its bobbed, or chopped, tail. And although these kitties are quite big compared to the more domesticated kind they are rather scrawny next to a mountain lion.

Glad you finally got a few snaps.

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 COMMENT 280128

Why doesn't Cal Trans have proofreaders ...

2012-05-16 05:55 PM

People make mistakes. But you are correct that Caltrans should have a procedure for taking public input to fix their mistakes.

During the huge project in Oxnard at Oxnard Blvd and 101 their signs directed people to the wrong place. I ended up speeding down a closed ramp at high speed and discovering it was blocked off. A bit more serious than just a wrong exit number.

When I tried to contact them I got the same response you did: None. They never fixed any of their signs until the project was over months later and the signs were removed. Pretty scary.

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 ROGER DODGER

Roger Code Red

2012-05-16 05:46 PM

They switched channels on me..Not hearing as much.

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 JOYFUL

Roger Code Red

2012-05-16 05:45 PM

would be nice to have a pic.....thanks for the info Roger!

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 JOYFUL

Moving Damages

2012-05-16 05:43 PM

Well a quick google search of the company reveals that it is a horrible company indeed. To me, although you are in the right, 200 isnt worth the time. Learn a lesson about checking companies out before you use them. It seems this company has a long history of messing up and ripping off people. In saying that, they are adept at not paying out either. I dont like hassles and headaches. I do believe in the principle of the thing, but not when it gives me too much grief. From what I read online, you have almost no hope of getting your 200, from any legal method...so i would not deal with it. But, in the future...please check out any company before you hire it. There is a vast amount of knowledge online, and it helps to weed out the bad companies from the good. In town University Movers are fantastic.....use them if needed again. Im so sorry that your things got messed up and for your hassle.

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 COMMENT 280125P

Horse Rescued from Water Near Loon Point

2012-05-16 05:43 PM

What I was wondering -- had the horse been on the beach before and was it familiar with the ocean and waves? My dog was frightened by waves initially -- particularly the sound they made.

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 COMMENT 280123

Roger Code Red

2012-05-16 05:38 PM

Probably worried it's filled with medical marijuana.

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 ROGER DODGER

Roger Code Red

2012-05-16 05:37 PM

I'm not sure that is what it is just sounded that way..

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 COMMENT 280121

It has been two weeks since federal agen...

2012-05-16 05:30 PM

As lond as the Federal gov. is enforcing laws voted by Congress & signed into law by the President,let`s take care of a few of these Peace-Treaties.

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 COMMENT 280120

Scanner Reports 5-16-12

2012-05-16 05:25 PM

Roger,

Sorry to hear about your dispensary. Most of them in town have/had some great employees that will most likely now be on the unemployment rolls. Very sad, I feel for the employees as well as the patients.

I guess for now it's deliveries or the trek down south. While the feds can gang up on a small town such as Santa Barbara good luck with Los Angeles and areas further south.

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 COMMENT 280118

Moving Damages

2012-05-16 05:19 PM

Doesn't KEY-TV have a help line or some program to help people in a situation like this.? I live out of town, so I do not know if they still have that.

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 COMMENT 280119

Why doesn't Cal Trans have proofreaders ...

2012-05-16 05:19 PM

I don't think a proofreader would have caught that, it's not like it's a misspelling.

If you're asking "Why do over-worked government employees make mistakes?" well...there you go.

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 COMMENT 280117

Paseo Nuevo gets a new sign

2012-05-16 05:16 PM

Hey, that's the way they used to do things in 'Old California'--get used to it!

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 COMMENT 280116

Moving Damages

2012-05-16 05:13 PM

It won't help you retrieve the money but I'd post as many online reviews of this company as I could find sites to do so, Yelp being one.

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 COMMENT 280114

Moving Damages

2012-05-16 05:10 PM

Maybe an attorney in the audience can offer some pro-bono advice, but it would appear that the release of future claims or actions against them is contingent on the moving company fulfilling their end of the "contract" by paying out $200 as well. Personally, I would not give it up at this point on principal alone. I would at a minimum file a small claims suit for the $200, which is not any future claims or actions against them, it's the current claims. Good luck!

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 COMMENT 280113

Rosie the Saint Bernard named Pet Vet St...

2012-05-16 05:07 PM

We had a St. Bernard-Lab mix. He was a real lover. Rescued during the storms and floods in 1995 near the railroad tracks. His mom had died . Rescued by someone who could not keep a dog, Maya was brought him to us as baby.

Completely dominated by our very old small cockapoo , he tried so hard to be her baby. We had a band, and he loved to chew wires, so we would but him on top of our piano or amps. He loved to sit on our laps as we played.

He never realized he got big and would still jump up like a lap dog to enjoy the music. SO funny, but too heavy. He loved the water and took daily swims in the pool, and would sometimes sneak off to the beach. And then come home, sneak back in and clean up in the pool.

Most beautiful brown eyes I have ever seen! He loved coming to our our Baja beach and lagoon.And what a sight he was, with that huge tail always wagging. Maya was a winner in our eyes.

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 D8VANILLA

Horse Rescued from Water Near Loon Point

2012-05-16 05:06 PM

Unable to read the entire story through Newspress unless you are a subscriber, but I found this great site with the entire story... http://horsetalk.co.nz/2012/05/17/arabian-horse-rescued-from-two-hour-sea-ordeal/

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 COMMENT 280111

Lynx Links

2012-05-16 05:05 PM

Bobkitty! I saw two up on East Camino Cielo during the last rains. One was chasing a rabbit, the other was poised on a rock. Cute little bobkitty!

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 COMMENT 280110

Roger Code Red

2012-05-16 05:04 PM

I'm thinking electronic monitoring for sex offenders isn't the best idea.

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 COMMENT 280109

Paseo Nuevo gets a new sign

2012-05-16 05:02 PM

I noticed that darn thing today. Seems a bit out of place to me. Perhaps it's the stark white paint. Perhaps it's the fact that it looks like someone just dumped it off there.

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 COMMENT 280108

Roger Code Red

2012-05-16 05:01 PM

Drivers, get used to looking for bicyclists, because like the Netherlands, India, or China, bikes are growing ever popular in the USA!

Learn to drive a car without texting, without using your cell phone, without drinking, and pay attention to bike riders and pedestrians, otherwise, stick to walking. At least then you will obey the traffic laws. In 29% of accidents, automobiles are at fault!

Drivers were doing something wrong in 29 per cent of the collisions.

Funny, in other countries, drivers and cyclists seem to respect each other, and there are less accidents.

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 COMMENT 280107

It has been two weeks since federal agen...

2012-05-16 04:59 PM

Smoke weeed everyday!

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 COMMENT 280106

Horse Rescued from Water Near Loon Point

2012-05-16 04:58 PM

what an amazing animal, hope he got some good treats and lots of love after the long swim!

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 DAN39

Peggy Oki

2012-05-16 04:55 PM

I've known her name as an artist for a long time. But when I saw the movie, "Lords of Dogtown," I was blown away. She's a treasure.

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 CALENGR

Baby Hummingbird Update

2012-05-16 04:55 PM

102 - Now *that* is seriously cool! Good to know my fun can be educational for kids halfway across the country!

I was just watching them again, entranced, and I'd swear one of them lifted off about half an inch or an inch. They were taking turns flapping like crazy after a feeding. I can't imagine they'll still be there tomorrow at this time.

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 COMMENT 280102

Baby Hummingbird Update

2012-05-16 04:48 PM

Thank you for sharing this two weeks of Hummingbirds. I have been sending them all over the worlds to my friends.

One friend wrote today to say that here daughter in law is using them to show her second grade classes in Minnesota. What a neat way to teach about nature. So thanks, again.

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 COMMENT 280101

Funky Town

2012-05-16 04:45 PM

I want to be positive... but a lot of trouble with "funk zone art" is the blind acceptance of all that is presented. A lot, not all, but a lot of completed work misses either concept, color, form or function - good work has all of that, most funk zone work doesn't. Just my humble opinion,..sorry for the buzzkill.

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 COMMENT 280100

Scanner Reports 5-16-12

2012-05-16 04:39 PM

Get your medicine safely by prescription- Marinol

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 SY

Scanner Reports 5-16-12

2012-05-16 04:31 PM

Wish there was an easy way to flag comments for deletion, I'd do it with 098P's totally non-factual statement seeing as how illegal immigrants are being deported at record highs under the current administration.

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 COMMENT 280098P

Scanner Reports 5-16-12

2012-05-16 04:28 PM

Apparently Obama would rather deport dispensaries than illegal aliens.

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 COMMENT 280097P

Why doesn't Cal Trans have proofreaders ...

2012-05-16 04:27 PM

There's one very similar to this in Montana, near Billings: King Ave W, King Ave E, King Ave E City Center. Without the exit numbers (and even with them), you don't stand much chance. So, this particular problem is not unique to California.

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 COMMENT 280096

Seven Week Pilot Program

2012-05-16 04:26 PM

Why not rollerblades? It works in Paris, and the "flics" are super cute and in shape.

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 COMMENT 280095

Baby Hummingbird Update

2012-05-16 04:25 PM

Thank you, thank you. Thair flight does look imminent. This has been wonderful. I hope you get to see the little family again, before and during their first flight. Can'wait until we hear more news tomorrow. I will be both happy and sad.

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 COMMENT 280094

It has been two weeks since federal agen...

2012-05-16 04:25 PM

No age limits to buy "...guns and tobacco and porn and alcohol?" Wow! Thanks for making the case to keep kids off of weed.

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 ROGER DODGER

Peggy Oki

2012-05-16 04:19 PM

Congrats Peggy..

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 COMMENT 280092

It has been two weeks since federal agen...

2012-05-16 04:19 PM

There are dangerous dispensaries in S. California. They are located close to schools. There is no age limit for entry. Anyone can walk through the doors. They have harmful substances and many people are killed or have health problems directly related to what's stocked at the dispensary. These dispensaries offer guns and tobacco and porn and alcohol. They're called Walmarts.

So a few regulated storefront collectives...ones that the SB voters voted to keep in place....were raided and shut down by the feds....at the invitation of the city.

Something stinks here.

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 COMMENT 280091

Peggy Oki

2012-05-16 04:11 PM

Congrats, Ms. Oki !! You are a wonderful artist in all you do.

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 COMMENT 280090

Roger Code Red

2012-05-16 04:08 PM

Just wondering, can we get a N and S bound bike lane on the 101 expansion through Montecito...that would be GREAT!

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 COMMENT 280089

Milpas Trader Joes

2012-05-16 04:06 PM

Food prices are subsidized by the very high number of square feet devoted to booze sales at TJ's. Sham front selling "healthy" food and snacks to those want to hide the real reason they come to TJ's hauling the booze out by the shopping cart full of cases, six packs and quarts. I thought everyone knew this was the TJ gimmick.

In the good old days the food prices were cheap which was great for non-drinkers to let the boozers subsidize one's grocery bills. But now they offer little that you cannot find anywhere these days for better prices and better quality. Daily Bread, Tri Counties, Shalhoobs and even Gelsons on sale.

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 COMMENT 280088

Why doesn't Cal Trans have proofreaders ...

2012-05-16 04:05 PM

Relax, you aren't in New Jersey anymore Tony!

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 COMMENT 280087

You may see Santa Barbara Police Officer...

2012-05-16 04:05 PM

085: You make Segways sound like the greatest crime-fighting tool since handcuffs. I seriously doubt this experiment will bring all the benefits you foresee. I could be mistaken, but I think studies have shown that cops who walk their beats as in the old days are the best deterrent.

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 COMMENT 280084P

It has been two weeks since federal agen...

2012-05-16 03:45 PM

Thank goodness the US Federal Government decided to enforce the laws voted by our Congress and signed into law by our President. If you want to change the law elect a Congress and a President that will pass the changes. No one should be allowed to ignore the laws just because they don't agree with them.

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 COMMENT 280085

You may see Santa Barbara Police Officer...

2012-05-16 03:45 PM

This is fantastic. Downtown desperately needs a safety presence and this is the best way to make it visible and make it often. Go, Boys in Blue! Lots of us support this 100%.

Much rather see these guys zip by than the skate-boarders and bikers who scatter pedestrians and laugh while they are doing it. No more dope deals going down with the vagrants and panhandlers either and finally some peace from harassment when sitting at side walk tables.

It will be great to take back the streets of downtown SB and city are you listening, increase your retail sales taxes that fund your very own salaries. Win win - we get our town back and you get your raises.

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 COMMENT 280083

Scanner Reports 5-16-12

2012-05-16 03:44 PM

0013, taking the profit motive out of all healthcare might be a great idea, but singling out pot from the rest of the disturbingly huge and profitable pharmacopeia seems at best arbitrary...

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 COMMENT 280082

Why doesn't Cal Trans have proofreaders ...

2012-05-16 03:37 PM

People actually use the exit numbers? I just use the exit name... Oh and people make mistakes we are human..

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 COMMENT 280081

Roger Code Red

2012-05-16 03:37 PM

280033: Where is that quote from? I'd like to see the report myself. Thanks.

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 COMMENT 280080

It has been two weeks since federal agen...

2012-05-16 03:36 PM

Hey, as long as I can still get my tobacco, booze, caffeine and sugar loaded food substitutes, everything will be fine. The government has a responsibility to marginalize, ostracize or imprison anyone with proclivities different from mine. It is the best and only way to keep us all safe. What do you think taxes are for? Road upgrades? Healthcare?

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 COMMENT 280079

Roger Code Red

2012-05-16 03:34 PM

Learn to ride a bike people, otherwise, sick to walking. Atleast then you will obey the traffic laws
In 71% of accidents, bicyclist are at fault! Read for yourself!:

"Almost 200 cyclists were hit by vehicles on roads and streets in this county last year, sparking calls for more cycling lanes and bike trails and more education for both riders and drivers.

Most of the collisions occurred at intersections and most happened when cyclists riding on sidewalks continued into the intersection along the crosswalk, according to numbers collected by the region and the cities of Santa Maria, Buellton, Goleta, Santa Barbara and Carpinteria .

Cyclists were doing something wrong in 71 per cent of the collisions. That appears to be the case in serveral cyclist-car collision in Santa Barbara County in 2011."

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 ROGER DODGER

Scanner Reports 5-16-12

2012-05-16 03:27 PM

I 2nd that oh but wait in 53 more minutes it will be 4:20...

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 ROGER DODGER

Roger Code Red

2012-05-16 03:19 PM

Area.. The cut monitor was found at the 101 onramp at 246. SBSO are checking areas where the sex offender hangs out ..He is a transient his last known address was on Avenue of the Flags. He is 5'11 195 Brown eyes, Black hair..Black or hispanic male.

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 COMMENT 280076

The Real Deal on Bicyclists in Californi...

2012-05-16 03:11 PM

If not going the speed limit, bicyclists must get as far right as possible on a street without a bike lane and on a two-lane road that would mean going single file. Confirmed by CHP spokesperson Chris Goodwin.

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 COMMENT 280075

It has been two weeks since federal agen...

2012-05-16 03:00 PM

#64 & #67...
"Boy the way Glenn Miller played...songs that made the Hit-Parade..guys like us we had it made,those were the days. And you knew who YOU were then..girls were girls & men were men..Mister,we could use a man like Herbert Hoover again!..Did`nt need no welfare state..everybody pulled his weight,gee our old Lasalle ran great,those were the days!"....

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 COMMENT 280074

It has been two weeks since federal agen...

2012-05-16 02:47 PM

California is one of seventeen states taxing and regulating the sale to medical cannabis from the providers, growers, store keepers to the AMA certified doctors who issue cards to patients to obtain medical cannabis. At every turn California is making money off this herb, but when the Federal government comes in, SB Sheriff dept. not only refuses to uphold the constitution and protect our brave citizens, or at the very least not cooperate with the Fed. gov't., but works "in concert with" the Fed! California needs to protect it's citizens from the Fed. government but is refusing to! Why can't our local peace officers show some backbone? They're looking quite spineless in this case.

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 SY

Scanner Reports 5-16-12

2012-05-16 02:45 PM

I nominate 070 for "Strangest Edhat Comment of the Day"

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 COMMENT 280072

Milpas Trader Joes

2012-05-16 02:41 PM

High gas prices make some things better.

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 COMMENT 280071P

It has been two weeks since federal agen...

2012-05-16 02:38 PM

Don't blame the sbpd it's your city council that pulls the strings and should have instructed the police to stay out of it. Don't forget to thank the Mayor for sticking up for what the people voted for while your at it. Vote intelligently.

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 COMMENT 280070

Scanner Reports 5-16-12

2012-05-16 02:34 PM

961 You sound stoned out of you mind.

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 COMMENT 280069

The Goleta Police Department arrested a ...

2012-05-16 02:29 PM

Sicko

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 SY

It has been two weeks since federal agen...

2012-05-16 02:27 PM

@064 I guess The Netherlands isn't a country?

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 COMMENT 280067

It has been two weeks since federal agen...

2012-05-16 02:24 PM

One less thing pot heads will have to do.

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 COMMENT 280066P

Lynx Links

2012-05-16 02:24 PM

OP. 985... I live off of Turnpike on the mountain side of 101

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 COMMENT 280065

Roger Code Red

2012-05-16 02:21 PM

What a stingy, judgemental lot here. and sad that a few vocal meanies are given the platform to represent our entire community on this forum.

I wish that edhat had a better way to monitor the haters and whiners here, because I don't think they should speak for the majority. Most of us, cyclists and drivers alike, are courteous, generous and follow the rules of the road.

btw, 051: CA law is not that roads are for cars. The law is to share the road.

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 COMMENT 280064

It has been two weeks since federal agen...

2012-05-16 02:21 PM

Good riddance to storefront retail pot in this town. Always illegal and glad we are finally getting our monies worth from our federal tax dollars to enforce these laws.

Proof positive pot shops were bad from the beginning. Keep it low key and in your own home, just like prostitution and internet porn. Human weakness and need is there obviously, do Just don't rub it in the rest of our faces because it goes against the social contract we have with each other.

Show me one country that successfully sells pot legally and maybe we can learn from their best practices. Oh, gosh, there are none.

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 COMMENT 280063

Baby Hummingbird Update

2012-05-16 02:11 PM

OP, thank you so much for all these images and videos. They just make my day so very much better. When the previous hummingbird baby that another subscriber was filming was killed it nearly killed me, so it is thrilling beyond description to see these two grow and thrive. Thank you again!

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 ROB EGENOLF

Peggy Oki

2012-05-16 02:09 PM

That is my Point Loma High School classmate and skateboarding pioneer Patti McGee on the left, also in the Skateboarding Hall of Fame, who is holding Peggy's hand

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 COMMENT 280061

It has been two weeks since federal agen...

2012-05-16 02:07 PM

With the pangas and the illegal growing on US forest land, you would think the Feds would have something better to do. Nope, do the easy stuff. Ridiculous. Somehow somewhere this is about money and nothing else.

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 COMMENT 280060

Roger Code Red

2012-05-16 02:04 PM

I agree that it is not worth "jaywalking" on your bike.

Bicyclists and drivers of vehicles must share the road and all are required to know the laws of the road. Car drivers that get mad and "hate" cyclists will never be satisfied in this discussion. We need to become more educated on safe riding and have respect for each other.

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 SYVPEANUT

Roger Code Red

2012-05-16 01:53 PM

The young woman riding the bike crossed Montecito from the west side to the east side without regard to oncoming traffic in the middle of the road, not at an intersection. If she was obeying the laws of the road, she would not have been hit by an innocent driver. A very unfortunate reminder that it's not worth "jaywalking" on your bike.

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 CALENGR

Baby Hummingbird Update

2012-05-16 01:47 PM

Wow. The babies are still in the nest, but I just saw a towee land on the light cord two lights down (about 6 feet away). While I was contemplating the best way to quickly scare it away (<2 seconds), mama hummingbird zoomed in and off the towee and mama went. Whoosh! She's like a flying spear. Good mama hummingbird.

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 COMMENT 280057

Roger Code Red

2012-05-16 01:40 PM

We don't know what happened. Did the bike rider run the light or lose control? I almost hit a guy on a bike this morning because he ran a stop sign and I didn't have one, had to slam my brakes on because of him. I would feel horrible if I hit someone, even if it was their fault. It is really upsetting how many bad byclists were have in SB.

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 COMMENT 280056

It has been two weeks since federal agen...

2012-05-16 01:35 PM

The people of Santa Barbara voted to approve dispensaries. While federal law does trump state law it is offensive that this took place "working in concert with local authorities". The people of our community spoke and the feds should have been told that they were on their own if they wanted to pursue this. The people spoke and our local authorities ignored it. Not good!!

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 FLYLIGHT

Baby Hummingbird Update

2012-05-16 01:33 PM

They may well be about to fledge but their beaks have a lot of growing to do to match the mother's. Wonderful pictures - thank you, thank you! They brighten my day (not that my day was dark, but with the pictures it's brighter! :) )

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 COMMENT 280054

Roger Code Red

2012-05-16 01:29 PM

Roads were meant for bikes. I tell you there are a lot of people that drive automobiles in this town! It's not surprising of all these accidents.

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 COMMENT 280053

Roger Code Red

2012-05-16 01:24 PM

Straight from the DMV.

Motorists must look carefully for bicyclists before turning left or right, merging into bicycle lanes, and opening doors next to moving traffic.

Respect the right-of-way of bicyclists because they are entitled to share the road with you.

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 COMMENT 280052P

Baby Hummingbird Update

2012-05-16 01:16 PM

Yup, tongues can be seen thrusting in the video. Won't be long now. Great for them. Sad for us.

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 COMMENT 280051

Roger Code Red

2012-05-16 01:14 PM

Roads were meant for cars. I tell you there are a lot of people that ride bikes in this town! It's not surprising of all these accidents.

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 COMMENT 280050

Milpas Trader Joes

2012-05-16 12:31 PM

It is true that all Trader Joe's have limited parking. Look at any Trader Joe's anywhere and you'll see they choose locations with the bare minimum of parking that complies with city ordinances, etc. It's a smart strategy. The more they spend on parking space, the more they have to charge for groceries, and they know their customers and why their customers shop there, and know they will still shop there even if it means walking a little further or shopping at a different time of day.

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 COMMENT 280049P

Roger Code Red

2012-05-16 12:25 PM

0033, there is NO information about what happened here. There is absolutely nothing to indicate that the cyclist wasn't respecting traffic laws. Obviously, cyclists should be careful. The roads are dangerous, even for careful and law-abiding cyclists.

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 COMMENT 280048

Roger Code Red

2012-05-16 12:18 PM

Do you think the driver is an Edhatter? I do.

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 COMMENT 280046P

Peggy Oki

2012-05-16 12:01 PM

Peggy's the real deal and such a wonderful person! Congrats!

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 COMMENT 280047

Roger Code Red

2012-05-16 12:01 PM

thanks Roger, your really do a wonderful job. I especially like when you have good news to report.
Thinking good thoughts for the horse. He really must not have wanted his picture taken...

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 COMMENT 280045P

Horse Rescued from Water Near Loon Point

2012-05-16 11:59 AM

There's an extensive story in the SB N-P, online.

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 COMMENT 280044

Baby Hummingbird Update

2012-05-16 11:57 AM

Oh boy, get ready for "empty nest" syndrome... your awesome experience (and thank you for sharing!) is almost over...

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 COMMENT 280043

You may see Santa Barbara Police Officer...

2012-05-16 11:55 AM

What happened to bikes?

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 CALENGR

Baby Hummingbird Update

2012-05-16 11:54 AM

They may fly today. One keeps crouching and twitching wings, looking like he/she is about to leap off the nest. Unfortunately, I have to work, and my work is not near the window.

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 COMMENT 280042

Horse Rescued from Water Near Loon Point

2012-05-16 11:54 AM

Thank you Julie and thanks to the rescue team. Poor fellow, he must have been through a traumatic experience, but it looks as though he will be in good hands after his ordeal. Thanks a bunch to the equine group who are treating him.

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 COMMENT 280040

Milpas Trader Joes

2012-05-16 11:50 AM

I posted the bit about telling my east coast colleagues about the TJ parking. I do not have a clue why they have horrible parking.

Perhaps @280018 knows something I don't know. Hmm, the grocery retailers I know create buzz in the stores by using colorful displays, tasting samples, well placed shelving, etc. I never heard they predetermine the size of the parking lots to attract people. There are zoning requirements in most cities that determine parking ratios for commercial property.

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 COMMENT 280039

Hummingbird Update May 15th

2012-05-16 11:47 AM

Thank you for days of pleasure. I hope these little creatures have a good life. They certainly have had a great beginning. This devoted mother will miss them but she will get a well earned and welcome rest.

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 PURPLERIDER

Lake Los Carneros from EMI Photo

2012-05-16 11:45 AM

Love the dragonfly pic. Nice shot!

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 COMMENT 280037

Get ready for fire season? It will begin...

2012-05-16 11:44 AM

Not sure that I agree with this hard line stopping of permits.

Doesn't it seem as though those who need to burn will just do so frantically in these next few weeks, potentially posing more of a hazard in the time between now and then?

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 COMMENT 280036

Scanner Reports 5-16-12

2012-05-16 11:42 AM

No longer speak to 3 siblings due to their alcohol abuse. One of which lost his 3 kids and great wife.

Never had an issue with any for smoking pot though.

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 COMMENT 280035

Vehicle Fire on Berkeley Road in Goleta

2012-05-16 11:40 AM

Had the OP not been having a photoshoot at the time this was going down, he may have been able to grab his professional gear to get a better shot ; )

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 COMMENT 280033

Roger Code Red

2012-05-16 11:29 AM

This is what happens when cyclist are not careful. When riding, remember, you are a bicycle with the driving rights of a car, not the right of way of a person. So be sure you respect traffic laws.

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 AQUAHOLIC

Lake Los Carneros from EMI Photo

2012-05-16 11:26 AM

Great images....nice dragonfly capture! What kinda lens you got that TC attached to?

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 COMMENT 280031

You may see Santa Barbara Police Officer...

2012-05-16 11:25 AM

Wow, so now cops dont have to exert any physical force while on their way to coffee and donuts. Tisk tisk lazy piggy's.

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 ROGER DODGER

Roger Code Red

2012-05-16 11:25 AM

I hope someone got it all on video..

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 ROGER DODGER

Scanner Reports 5-16-12

2012-05-16 11:21 AM

No drinky winky not for me just trying to make a point. I haven't been ZAPPED yet don't want to..I found a company willing to help me gain access to my medication. :)

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 COMMENT 280028

It has been two weeks since federal agen...

2012-05-16 11:18 AM

Delivery service, baby!

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 COMMENT 280027

Milpas Trader Joes

2012-05-16 11:16 AM

@280018

Told by whom? Why do people think that being told that something is true has any connection with whether it is true? What you were told in this case is a classic urban legend, something someone made up and then is spread by people who find it plausible, without any basis in fact.

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 JOSIE

Golden Sunset

2012-05-16 11:15 AM

Very nice shot, Dano! Pic of the day for sure!

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 PURPLERIDER

V for Victory

2012-05-16 11:13 AM

God speed to all participants. Stay safe. And yes post pics if he sends any, please.

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 ROGER DODGER

Lynx Links

2012-05-16 11:13 AM

Very, Very, nice we have one down here somewhere..

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 COMMENT 280025

Juggling Festival

2012-05-16 11:13 AM

Great to see these although I agree it was quite the event in the park. I learned to juggle in high school but never kept up with it. It can be very meditative and fun!
Why the picture of Mike Thornley with flowers? He was my neighbor for many years and I hope he's still around. He always enjoyed solstice and the juggler's festival so much.

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 ROGER DODGER

V for Victory

2012-05-16 11:08 AM

Dog Speed my Friend..

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 ROGER DODGER

Horse Rescued from Water Near Loon Point

2012-05-16 11:06 AM

Miracle Horsey!

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 COMMENT 280020

V for Victory

2012-05-16 11:04 AM

Always wanted to do that ride. maybe next year when I retire. Please share pics he sends along the way.
Ride safe.

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 COMMENT 280019

Vehicle Fire on Berkeley Road in Goleta

2012-05-16 11:02 AM

And this is why cell phone cameras make lousy news gathering devices. Looks more like a Seurat painting than a journalistic endeavor.

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 COMMENT 280018

Milpas Trader Joes

2012-05-16 11:00 AM

I was told that TJs buys lots that don't have large enough parking lots, on purpose. So that the store looks busy all the time. Milpas, DelaVina and the TJs on Calle Real all have horribly small parking lots. THEN EMPLOYEES were allowed to park in them?!?!?! I hope all stores move employee parking off site. Annie

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 COMMENT 280017

It has been two weeks since federal agen...

2012-05-16 10:59 AM

Doesn't change a thing. With over 10 delivery services in town, they will come to you, are cheaper, and are lower profile. The jokes on the DEA and the time and money they are wasting.

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 COMMENT 280016

You may see Santa Barbara Police Officer...

2012-05-16 10:55 AM

Another humiliation for Scam's Kids. Reminds me of "Paul Blart: Mall Cop"...including the waistlines of many of our fine boys in blue.

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 ROGER DODGER

It has been two weeks since federal agen...

2012-05-16 10:54 AM

The Feds are just insuring their continued employment at the cost of taxpayers..Stupid is what Stupid does...

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 STACE

Funky Town

2012-05-16 10:52 AM

Brilliant! I simply love it...

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 COMMENT 280013

Scanner Reports 5-16-12

2012-05-16 10:44 AM

If we could somehow take the profit motive out of the marijuana situation, that would cut down on the problems. I don't see how to do that though without legalization for everyone. Regulate and tax, on a par with tobacco and alcohol.

Roger, I think you're kidding about going back to drinking, but if you aren't kidding, please don't do it. It will be different this time, yeah, it will be WORSE.

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 ANIMALLISTNER

Roger Code Red

2012-05-16 10:43 AM

We are happy to report that the horse made it thru the first night. Stay tuned for more in tomorrow's news.
This was one of the most amazing rescue's ever...
Pray for William the horse now!

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 COMMENT 280011

Milpas Trader Joes

2012-05-16 10:32 AM

I'm a commercial real estate agent and I tell my colleagues on the East coast to look for the vacant supermarket with the worst parking and you'll see a Trader Joes go in. Have you been to the TJ's on De La Vina? The parking is horrendous.

Five Points tops off the poorest planned parking lot in the city.

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 OICU812

V for Victory

2012-05-16 10:26 AM

*like*

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 COMMENT 280009

Stop Sign Brief Cases

2012-05-16 10:24 AM

I'm in for the flash mob too! Love the idea to perk up somebody's day.

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 SUSIECHAOS

Roger Code Red

2012-05-16 10:23 AM

One more nice comment...yay to Roger and yay for a happy ending! I was pulling for that horse; so glad it's OK!!

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 COMMENT 280007

Notre Dame School receives national awar...

2012-05-16 10:20 AM

Way to Go Saints!!! Camez & Martinez families well represented! Notre Dame Alum

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 COMMENT 280006P

You may see Santa Barbara Police Officer...

2012-05-16 10:19 AM

#993, yea, a Three Stooges comedy. Which way did he go, which way did he go?

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 COMMENT 280005

Milpas Trader Joes

2012-05-16 10:16 AM

Wish Rite Aid would do the same. They have at least 1 employee who parks in one of the prime spots all day.

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 ROGER DODGER

Roger Code Red

2012-05-16 10:13 AM

I thought that horse was a goner when the fireman reported that he couldn't see him..I was totally bummed out then I thought what the HELL is a horse doing out there anyway? I thought I was being set up...Loon Point and all. I'm glad the real journalists got out there to complete the story. Thank ya all for the nice comments..

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 LOUWHO?

Stop Sign Brief Cases

2012-05-16 10:11 AM

Let me know the time and the location of the Flash Mob. I'm in!!!! Now that we know we are being recorded, we can do all kinds of other fun things for the camera!!!!

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 COMMENT 280002

John Wiley in the sky

2012-05-16 10:10 AM

What is a county bunker? Is that where the government people get to hide out in case of emergency while the rest of us succumb?

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 LOUWHO?

Old & New

2012-05-16 10:08 AM

Hey John, Is his daughter your wife ?? She has the same last name as you - Anne Cameron Wiley! Very impressive. Thanks for sharing this event that otherwise we would not of know about. Very accomplished life this great man lived!!

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 ROGER DODGER

Vehicle Fire on Berkeley Road in Goleta

2012-05-16 10:07 AM

Very nice shot...Sorry for the truck owner.

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 LOUWHO?

Golden Sunset

2012-05-16 09:54 AM

There is a God. Breathtaking.

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 LOUWHO?

Vehicle Fire on Berkeley Road in Goleta

2012-05-16 09:52 AM

Very cool shot. Looks vintage. Thanks for sharing. Poor truck owner.

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 COMMENT 279997

Allegiant Air Announces Nonstop Flight f...

2012-05-16 09:52 AM

Excellent to be able to fly to Hawaii from the central coast but just out of curiosity, If one took off from Santa Maria and headed for Hawaii where would you stop? I should hope it is "non-stop" in "the unlikely event of a water landing" somewhere along the way.

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 LOUWHO?

Funky Town

2012-05-16 09:51 AM

So cool!!! Very hip!!

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 CALENGR

Golden Sunset

2012-05-16 09:50 AM

Hmmm. I was going to vote for this one for picture of the day (great photo!) but it doesn't show up with the other photos.... Strange.

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 COMMENT 279994P

Lynx Links

2012-05-16 09:48 AM

So beautiful!

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 COMMENT 279993

You may see Santa Barbara Police Officer...

2012-05-16 09:45 AM

Is it just me, or does the thought of an officer responding "Code 3" on a Segway seem like a sketch from a bad comedy?

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 COMMENT 279992

Milpas Trader Joes

2012-05-16 09:41 AM

Obviously most of these posters have not been listening to the City traffic department and the majority of the City Council for the past 20 years. By narrowing the streets, eliminating parking, painting bike lanes everywhere and installling traffic obstructing devices like chicanes, bulbouts, speed bumps and senseless "mini-roundabouts" as they have been doing for years, there would be far less cars on the road. Hence everyone would be walking, riding bikes or taking the massively subsidized buses running only because of the funding $$ from other taxpayers pockets. It would, of course, be the height of political incorrectness to point out, they don't know what they are talking about and never have!

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 MOONWILLOW

Lynx Links

2012-05-16 09:35 AM

Beautiful cat! Thank you for sharing your good luck with us. :)

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 AQUAHOLIC

Lynx Links

2012-05-16 09:31 AM

Sooooo jealous! Good capture.

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 COMMENT 279989

Calle Real/El Sueno Smoke Smell

2012-05-16 09:29 AM

Sorry 972...I'll keep it to myself next time.

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 D8VANILLA

Roger Code Red

2012-05-16 09:25 AM

Nooz hawk has some video... So glad the horse was OK. Good work on all the rescue people....

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 CRKLINE

Shark Attack

2012-05-16 09:25 AM

Using the bite marks on the kayak, a good estimate of the shark's length can be made.

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 COMMENT 279986

Judson Robert Finley

2012-05-16 09:24 AM

Beautifully written, Becky.

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 COMMENT 279985

Lynx Links

2012-05-16 09:20 AM

Where approximately do you live? I saw one in a friend's backyard two weeks ago in Santa Ynez (by the Bridlewood Winery). Looked a lot like this and didn't seem to mind us at all. Cool.

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 COMMENT 279984

A Serious Potential Problem

2012-05-16 09:18 AM

I doubt that this is in relation to Anacapa School because the adminstration there is very responsive and they take everything seriously, even if I think it may be an overreaction. As a parent I prefer them to overreact than to ignore issues. If you are looking for a safe environment for your student you cannot go wrong with Anacapa School. If you come back and say that this is the school that you're talking about I will be totally shocked!

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 COMMENT 279983P

Goleta Surfing: Terry Remick

2012-05-16 09:12 AM

Another great article from Goleta Surfing. History of surfing and history of area filmmaking. I like how you brought it back to the present at the end. I so appreciate the historical details about surfboards, wetsuits, etc. in the early 60's vs. late 70's, and the camera technology, and the lame car-abandonment stunt, so that we can actually understand what's going on in the photos. Those are the details that get lost so easily over time.

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 COMMENT 279981P

Roger Code Red

2012-05-16 09:05 AM

Is there a Pulitzer for scanner reports?

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 COMMENT 279982

Neighborhood meeting to discuss helicopt...

2012-05-16 09:05 AM

Great news, down from 12 in the first weeks, 8 at the last meeting and now we are back to the expected 3 a week. That is thanks to citizen action.

No lives are being lost, it's not like there was a sudden drop off in emergencies in the last few months.

Plain and simple Cottage stopped transport flights from out of county because residents complained.

902- Come on, No one from LA was getting better care up here than at UCLA or Cedars. Those were the extra 9 flights per week, Those flights have been stopped and we won.

Great job whiners;) now all the whining about whiners folks can whine about someone else improving their community. I love it when a plan comes together.

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 COMMENT 279980

Neighborhood meeting to discuss helicopt...

2012-05-16 09:05 AM

A young woman was admitted to the ER. She was treated with strong pain killers and sent home and told to come back the next day for an appendectimy, as the hospital was too busy and could not handle her now. (yes a copter landed that night) So we bring in helicopters and send home the locals. I think I will keep fighting for the neigborhood. How many patients are locals at SBCH and how many are out of towners? I don't think that the population of SB will provide SBCC with the income that is required to maintain the hospital. It is a not for profit hospital but the CEO makes 1.5 million. And yes lack of sleep makes people wine. All we want is a good nights sleep and a hospital that can take care of it's community.

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 COMMENT 279979

Lynx Links

2012-05-16 09:02 AM

Bobcats are in the genus Lynx (along with the Canada lynx, Eurasian lynx, and Iberian lynx), but they definitely shouldn't be called "a lynx." In the Americas, "a lynx" refers to the Canada lynx. The Canada lynx is dependent on snowshoe hares and only lives in areas with significant amounts of snow, whereas bobcats eat many types of rabbits and rodents and can live in a wide variety of habitats. There are no natural populations of lynx in California. Lynx have MUCH bigger paws, longer ear tufts, and their tails have a black tip. They're generally larger and furrier, with fewer spots, though bobcats also get larger and furrier in colder areas.

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 COMMENT 279978

Milpas Trader Joes

2012-05-16 08:59 AM

I find the prices for the stuff I buy at TJs to be competitive or better than the chain grocery stores, and the quality of the food is much better. Their cheeses are far superior. The breads will grow mold in a week while the chain store breads are good for several weeks, which I interpret to be due to preservatives in the nonTJ bread.

Of course, if you are enticed to buy the desserts and chocolates, you can end up spending a lot of money, but for basic stuff I am very pleased with what I get there.

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 COMMENT 279977

Bypassing Public Notices

2012-05-16 08:57 AM

"Laboriously reading column after column, day after day" is called due diligence or research. If the prize is easy to get to everyone would be doing it.

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 COMMENT 279976

Shark Attack

2012-05-16 08:57 AM

894p They had a measuring stick the kayak.

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 COMMENT 279975

Juggling Festival

2012-05-16 08:55 AM

Yes, I miss the old days of the Festival being in the park, too. But people come from far and wide to juggle. And April is usually windy, which is not good for juggling in the park.

Some of us also enjoy being able to use the smooth gym floor for new unicycle and other balancing tricks.

Yes, I am mystified why so few from the community come out to enjoy this amazing treat. It is a gem that is worth traveling for and it is right here at home for us!

I have been attending the Festival since 1982 and am sorry I never had the pleasure of knowing Patty. I am happy we can preserve her memory and help the Rape Crisis Center.

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 RHS

Seven Week Pilot Program

2012-05-16 08:52 AM

Segway is just doing what all businesses try to do. Find a market for a product that is not that useful. They have been selling them to police all over. This makes some sense when the cops are being asked to patrol a beach for example but not on sidewalks. We should do what all suckers targeted by this sort of sales pitch should do--say no. Of course getting the police to turn down a new toy is going to be hard.

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 COMMENT 279972

Calle Real/El Sueno Smoke Smell

2012-05-16 08:51 AM

It would sure help calm your concern and anxieties if you could tell the difference between bbq smoke, campfire/fireplace smoke, engine/motor burning smoke and 3 alarm the-entire-house-is-on-fire kinda smoke. There really is a big difference.

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 COMMENT 279973

Milpas Trader Joes

2012-05-16 08:51 AM

TJ's - all of them - need scooter/motorcycle parking so 1 space isn't taken by 1 scooter/motorcycle - I can't believe how many times I pull in and one scooter/motorcycle has taken up a whole space.

$17.50 a paycheck to park - wouldn't the bus be cheaper!?!?!?!

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 COMMENT 279970

Lynx Links

2012-05-16 08:50 AM

Yup... he's on the prowl. Beautiful creature.

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 COMMENT 279971

Lynx Links

2012-05-16 08:50 AM

Nice kitty

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 COMMENT 279969

John Wiley in the sky

2012-05-16 08:46 AM

There is a plethora of sizable chambers among the rocks on that there ridge but none with "palatial" feel of these three. Cool find.... a veritable upstairs/downstairs with ocean views.

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 COMMENT 279968

Neighborhood meeting to discuss helicopt...

2012-05-16 08:45 AM

well, i'm glad thats settled. everybody had their say. result is no surprise. helipads and life flights are here to stay.....thank goodness.

end.of.story.

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 COMMENT 279967

Scanner Reports 5-16-12

2012-05-16 08:44 AM

Roger - I too am a MMJ patient. I have a painful tumor that cannabis relieves. There are delivery services available, such as MedStar. Take care, Roger.

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 COMMENT 279966

Lynx Links

2012-05-16 08:43 AM

Gorgeous! Such great creatures. I have seen them in our local hills as well as at Lake Los Carneros. Usually early am or early evening.

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 COMMENT 279965

Milpas Trader Joes

2012-05-16 08:43 AM

Haven't been to TJ's in years ever since they jacked up their prices during the last grocery store strike and local shoppers piously refused to cross union picket lines and went instead to non-union TJ's who responded to this windfall by exploiting the new shoppers with higher prices.

Plus TJ started adulterating all their food with chemical supplements so you couldn't find what used to make them famous -real food at low prices, subsidized by their high volume liquor sales.

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 COMMENT 279964P

Lynx Links

2012-05-16 08:41 AM

Lucky you! Love the shots, and the appreciation of this beautiful cat.

I think that a bobcat is a lynx, but a lynx may not necessarily be a bobcat. (Kind of like a square is a rectangle, but a rectangle isn't necessarily a square.)

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 NATFABS

Judson Robert Finley

2012-05-16 08:40 AM

What a lovely obituary and I am so sorry for your loss.

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 COMMENT 279962

Goleta Surfing: Terry Remick

2012-05-16 08:39 AM

Awesome article Tom. Love the historical references and classic images which I took the liberty to take screenshots of to play with colour correction. Being a non surfer you still captured my attention and held it to the end. Nicely done. Thanks for posting it.

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 COMMENT 279961

Scanner Reports 5-16-12

2012-05-16 08:35 AM

Couldn't agree with you more Roger.

I think they will still be using home delivery services, just not storefront dispensaries.

Interesting though, as there were a few dispensaries that seemed to be in compliance. One in old town Goleta has been there since the very beginning, leading me to believe they actually followed the rules. Shame that people really can't be free to do what they please, so long as they don't hurt anyone.

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 COMMENT 279960

B-24

2012-05-16 08:31 AM

It was great to be able to see and go inside these planes. Loved it!

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 COMMENT 279959

Old & New

2012-05-16 08:21 AM

9951... I don't think the author went to the event for the event's sake as much as to honour a family member.

Peggy is an accomplished artist and a pretty righteous surfer, or so I hear, so kudos to her too.

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 STACE

Lynx Links

2012-05-16 08:16 AM

Fantastic shots!

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 COMMENT 279957

Seven Week Pilot Program

2012-05-16 08:13 AM

869 here... Of course it is a stupid idea.... Just like brick crossings, bulb outs, and having the mayor go to NOLA to tell them how to do it...

The point is the cost is nothing compared to the others... At least we get some Police presence on the streets... Walking the beat is better but obviously that won't happen... It's like dealing with little kids or teenagers...ya gotta give them a treat to get some performance...

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 COMMENT 279956

Stop Sign Brief Cases

2012-05-16 08:12 AM

With the color orange & cuffed...could it be an inmate that decided not to wait for the job he/she was offered???

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 COMMENT 279955

Notre Dame School receives national awar...

2012-05-16 08:11 AM

Congratulations! Well done! Santa Barbarans doing their very best!

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 COMMENT 279953P

Speaking of Stories

2012-05-16 08:10 AM

Where is this?

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 COMMENT 279954

Milpas Trader Joes

2012-05-16 08:10 AM

Is there no end to the complaining? First we complain there are no jobs then when there are jobs we complain people actually have to get to work.

I, for one, congratulate TJ management for putting customers first.

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 COMMENT 279952

Seven Week Pilot Program

2012-05-16 08:06 AM

Welcome to Nerd-ville. The "Land of the Beautiful People" has turned into "Nerdland". Keep an eye out for expanding waistbands in blue.

How's that Blue line idea coming along?

I also can see the Segway's getting stolen but like a boat or jet ski they'll probably be equipped with keys that are attached to the patrol person and detach with a short distance thus shutting down the Segway but I really don't know for sure.

Take a look at our "Powers that be" do any of these people represent you? None of the appear to represent me.

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 COMMENT 279951

Old & New

2012-05-16 08:01 AM

Thats awesome, but what the author failed to mention that at that same event, current Carpinteria resident Peggy Oki was also inducted!

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 COMMENT 279950

Neighborhood meeting to discuss helicopt...

2012-05-16 08:00 AM

Last nights meetings was a waste of time. We were lied to and yelled at. I have never been to such a public disgrace! It was repeated over and over again. "I already said this at a smaller meeting". Well I have a life and cannot attend every meeting. We were put in a hot small room with not enough seating. Cottage would not respond until the media had left making the meeting go until 8pm. While the media was there all they talked about was the up and coming demolistion and removal of asbestos. So sad. So very very sad. BTW Ron Wolf makes 1.5 million that's the info of the night.

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 COMMENT 279949

Verizon Foundation Grant

2012-05-16 07:56 AM

You're welcome. A "Philanthropic arm" of Verizon Communications means subscribers fees. Nothing is free. The subscribers pay for this.

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 COMMENT 279948

Milpas Trader Joes

2012-05-16 07:56 AM

Fabulous, I will shop at that Trader Joe's.

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 COMMENT 279947

Stop Sign Brief Cases

2012-05-16 07:55 AM

Nice to start my day with humor! 926 - you are out of line.

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 COMMENT 279946

Stop Sign Brief Cases

2012-05-16 07:53 AM

Quick, let's have a flash mob in front of one. That would perk up someones day who analyzes the info. Imagine watching boring data and all of a sudden, flash mob.

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 EZ2

Lynx Links

2012-05-16 07:51 AM

like

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 COMMENT 279943

Lynx Links

2012-05-16 07:43 AM

It's a Lynx, but it's also a Bobcat - Like I drive a car, but I also call it a Dodge. Bobcat is part of the species of Lynx. Fantastic picture, thanks for posting - keep your pets inside, this guy is looking for snacks.

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 COMMENT 279944

Juggling Festival

2012-05-16 07:43 AM

Another terrific Isla Vista event that is mostly ignored outside IV. Patty Laney was an angel and it is so great that this event has helped the Rape Crisis center for all these years.

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 COMMENT 279942

B-24

2012-05-16 07:39 AM

It's amazing that those machine could/can lift off the ground. We sure have come a long way. Thanks for sharing!

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 SMAC6590

B-24

2012-05-16 07:39 AM

It's a fascinating display. Grandkids (4 and 6) had a great time climbing around the B-17 and the B-24. Sort of fixated on the machine guns, so I have the (questionably) wonderful experience of photographing the kids appearing to shoot 50 caliber weapons from the window of a legendary bomber. When you look at these things and compare them to other planes you've seen, it's a wonder they could fly at all, much less carry around tons of bombs while they did it.

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 COMMENT 279940

Juggling Festival

2012-05-16 07:37 AM

I miss the old days when the festival was held outside, at Anisq'Oyo' Park.

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 OLDLAWOMAN

Roger Code Red

2012-05-16 07:34 AM

Roger, you had me holding my breath. Excellent reporting on your part. Poor horse, I'm glad it's safe now.

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 COMMENT 279938

Hummingbird Update May 15th

2012-05-16 07:33 AM

Thanks for sharing this amazing process....they are looking like they'll need to fly soon. The nest won't hold them much longer....yesterday when I was weeding in my garden a little freshly flying hummer, still wearing its monochrome feathers, hovered near me, I was wearing a brightly red flowered shirt. It came back to me three or four times, leading me to believe that this was among its first food foraging trips, and got fooled by the bright print.
Spring is beautiful here in SB.

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 COMMENT 279937

Hummingbird Update May 15th

2012-05-16 07:33 AM

Appreciate the pictures to keep track of the little ones.

If you like hummingbirds I found I can attract them with the proper plants. Sage, the kind with the long branches of purple flowers.

I just replaced several Mexican Sage plants in my front yard. I find it sometimes called Santa Barbara Sage. A heavy wind after a rain at the end of last summer here damaged my last year plants and only a three are regrowing successfully albeit slowly.

I expect to see hummingbirds in the yard again as the plants begin to grow larger. The birds seem to make quick trips between the 55 year old orange tree and the sage bushes.

Unfortunately I'm in the San Jose area but still like to keep contact with my many years growing up in Santa Barbara and wish I were living there again! However SB sure isn't the nice small town that I grew up in... Happens everywhere!

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 COMMENT 279936P

Indecent Exposure Arrest

2012-05-16 07:30 AM

Geeeez Louise - this is NOT a victimless crime; these people often up their activity with time. Do you really think hanging around a school and exposing yourself is okay?

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 OLDLAWOMAN

Indecent Exposure Arrest

2012-05-16 07:28 AM

Hardly victimless! This person may be in the beginnings of the illness that warps one's mind so much, that he is already a pedophile! There are countless victims horribly hurt by them every day. And, the dagger? Why have a dagger on one's person while out in public? Victimless? No way.

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 COMMENT 279934P

Neighborhood meeting to discuss helicopt...

2012-05-16 07:12 AM

I was at that meeting last night. The Cottage Hospital executive was a one-man inept disaster, who instead of pretending to give a dam just argued loudly with the public.

All they have to do is fake like they care, but instead they just piss off all the neighbors, by inviting them to get abused when supposedly a guest.

The hospital staff and consultants have plenty of nice and pretty women like Suzanne Elledge, who can pretend they care even though they do not, but at least they would not argue with the public.

This KEYT story really missed the point, especially because their pretty woman reporter was not even there, so she just faked it, missing the tone and color of the disastrous meeting.

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 LOLA

Seven Week Pilot Program

2012-05-16 07:07 AM

How about a jet pack pilot program?

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 COMMENT 279932

Roger Code Red

2012-05-16 06:56 AM

They knock on the front door to see if anyone is home. If no one answers the door, they then go into the backyard and try to enter the house. They came in a back door to my house on Berkeley and were in the process of unplugging my laptop when they realized my brother was home. They ran off without taking anything.

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 COMMENT 279931P

Stop Sign Brief Cases

2012-05-16 06:55 AM

#279922--Seems very likely, they are watching/

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 MARK-SB

Old & New

2012-05-16 06:49 AM

Excellent award and report! I first saw these boards when I arrived here in 1965, they were the coolest thing I had seen on four wheels!

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 COMMENT 279928

Seven Week Pilot Program

2012-05-16 06:42 AM

Segways are in the same category as powered wheelchairs for sidewalk usage.

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 COMMENT 279926

Stop Sign Brief Cases

2012-05-16 06:40 AM

CalTrans is planning for more suicide barriers.

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 COMMENT 279927P

Neighborhood meeting to discuss helicopt...

2012-05-16 06:40 AM

Only an average of 3 helicopter flights per week...come on, local residents, be reasonable – lives are being saved!

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 COMMENT 279925

Indecent Exposure Arrest

2012-05-16 06:31 AM

A victimless crime. No wonder the state is having to destroy education and get rid of firefighters.

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 OOTSCOOT

Milpas Trader Joes

2012-05-16 06:29 AM

Here at Ooty's Scooters, our motto is "One Less Car" .
4 motor scooters can park in the place of one car. Our city parking lots offer free parking to motorcycles, scooters and bicycles. Our bikes have the cargo capacity to carry 3 to 4 Trader Joe's bags of groceries.
This is bike to work week - and maybe bike to shop week should be next...

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 COMMENT 279923P

Milpas Trader Joes

2012-05-16 06:17 AM

Thank goodness they did this. They are in business for goodness sakes and customers need to park! Right, the streets are public; if the neighbors don't like it, they can buy a gated estate in Montecito.

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 COMMENT 279922

Stop Sign Brief Cases

2012-05-16 06:00 AM

Those are traffic monitoring cameras provided by National Data and Surveying Services. I spoke with one of their technicians and told they collect wide-angle images during morning and evening peak traffic hours of anything that uses the streets (cars, trucks, buses, bicycles and pedestrians at crosswalks).

The video is analyzed by counting vehicles and used to determine street utilization and improve traffic safety.

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