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Local News & Interest  You Make the News: Send items of interest to Ed most recent | this week's top stories | most commented |||  today's top pictures ... vote! Breaking News reads comments Several SBSO Units headed to Gavoita Area something about a boat..I did not hear the whole transmission but am guessing a Panga boat.. updated 5:32 pm 115 7 A subscriber is currently seeking advice from Edhat readers regarding damages caused by a moving company. updated 4:47 pm 185 5 Rosie the Saint Bernard named Pet Vet Star Winner updated 4:02 pm 96 1 Downtown patrons may have noticed a new, weeks-old sign at Paseo Nuevo. The sign, adorned by colorful ribbons, is consistent with the old-style California look of the downtown shopping mall. updated 4:00 pm 274 2 Santa Barbara Sheriff's Office is seeking a sex offender that slipped out of their electronic monitoring in the Buellton. updated 3:13 pm 371 3 Why doesn't Cal Trans have proofreaders for their highway signs? updated 3:03 pm 582 6 It was a golden sunset last night off the coast with Santa Barbara outrigger canoe club. [pic] updated 2:49 pm 253 add A subscriber's husband left today for "The Run for the Wall" on his Harley. [pics] UPDATE: check out new pics from their first stop in Ludlow. updated 2:40 pm 542 5 Two paraplegic veterans, members of WheelsUp, made a trip to Elings Park last month for a number of solo flights from Santa Barbara's world-class launch site. updated 12:31 pm 127 add Check out this artistic skylight photo sent by Charles from the West Hollywood Library [pic] updated 12:11 pm 349 add Carp star Peggy Oki was a favorite at the IASC skateboarding conference last week. John Wiley photos. updated 11:37 am 394 5 Get ready for fire season? It will begin at 8 am, on May 25th. It is the Friday before Memorial. That means all burn permits for hazard reduction will be suspended updated 11:28 am 47 1 Injury traffic accident, vehicle vs bicyclist at Castillo and Montecito. Fire and medics are responding. updated 11:22 am 274 14 EMI Photography caught some beautiful shots at Lake Los Carneros this morning [pics] updated 11:20 am 413 1 Baby hummingbird update with adorable videos [vid] updated 11:05 am 271 10 Julia Di Sieno from the Animal Rescue Team gives us a little more information about the horse rescued from the water near Loon Point yesterday. [pic] updated 10:50 am 778 6 It has been two weeks since federal agents, working in concert with local authorities, raided three different medical marijuana outfits on the South Coast. updated 10:27 am 323 18 Viewing Features Saturn, Five of its Moons. The ringed planet Saturn is expected to dazzle stargazers at a free, public viewing with the powerful Keck Telescope Friday, May 18. updated 10:15 am 166 add The current swimming pool heaters at Los Baños Pool, the City's 50-meter outdoor pool at 401 Shoreline Drive, are scheduled for replacement May 21-28. updated 9:55 am 119 add A local artist added another art piece to the Funk Zone in Santa Barbara. [pic] updated 9:40 am 551 3 A subscriber captured an action shot from the work truck that caught fire in Goleta yesterday on Berkeley Road. [pic] updated 9:36 am 659 4 The Goleta Police Department arrested a 20-year-old man for alleged indecent exposure Tuesday at Dos Pueblos High School. updated 9:13 am 384 1 You may see Santa Barbara Police Officers riding on Segways over the next few weeks. updated 9:12 am 146 6 Goleta police have arrested a man suspected of committing a lewd act in front of a woman in the Goleta Valley Public Library. updated 9:12 am 307 add Pelicans were hunting off Leadbetter yesterday after sunset. The unsuspecting fish stood no chance. [pic] updated 8:01 am 458 add Steve McGovern has finally seen a bobcat after many attempts and much effort. But wait, was it a lynx? [pics] updated 7:31 am 941 16 The 36th Annual Isla Vista Juggling Festival happened over a month ago, but I finally finished editing and posting my photos! [pics] updated 7:12 am 333 5 This Edhat reader got some shots that John Wiley could never get, because he doesn't have machine guns on his plane! Check out these cool pictures taken from a B-24. [pics] updated 7:07 am 628 3 Roger has the scanner reports. I went to my dispensary for the last time on Tuesday. updated 7:05 am 604 13 Use this thread to share any info about today's commute. Slow? Fast? Accidents? Cool links you use to navigate the morning drive? updated 6:15 am 90 add Articles from Daily Newsletter on May 16, 2012 reads comments Here is the Daily Edhat newsletter for 05/16/12 (05/16/12) 70 add Lucille Goldsen passed away peacefully on May 12, 2012 after a brief illness, in Santa Barbara, where she had resided for ten years. (05/16/12) 138 add Rescue off Loon Point in progress for two people in an inflatable raft, a person in the water with a paddle board..Something about a horse? (05/16/12) 800 33 Thursday evening a former resident of Carpinteria was inducted into the Skateboard Hall of Fame. John Wiley photos [pics] (05/16/12) 905 14 Gilbert Delgado, a long time Santa Barbara resident, passed away on May 9, 2012. (05/16/12) 300 add Work Truck on Fire 600 Block of Berkley Road. Engine 12 is responding. (05/16/12) 231 2 I have been smelling smoke for about 45 min on Calle Real near El Sueno. Does anyone else see or smell anything? (05/16/12) 516 5 Thanks to a $30,000 grant from the Verizon Foundation a research project at UCSB will expand to include two partner schools. (05/16/12) 224 1 Judson Robert Finley, tireless advocate for the underdog, steadfast friend, warmhearted family man, and musician extraordinaire, passed away on May 8. (05/16/12) 325 2 Here is an update from Tom Modugno of Goleta Surfing about the story of Terry Remick. [pics] (05/16/12) 813 10 The Santa Barbara Police Department, in partnership with Segway of Santa Barbara, has begun a seven week pilot program. (05/16/12) 531 21 Does anyone know what these orange brief case looking devices are that are attached to stop signs? [pics] (05/16/12) 1855 20 SBRCC would like to thank the Fund for Santa Barbara for its sponsorship of Sexual Assault Awareness Month. (05/16/12) 134 1 Madelyn Burtsfield (1914-2012) passed away on May 11, 2012. She graduated from Santa Barbara High School in 1933 and was honored to be chosen Saint Barbara as part of one of the Fiesta celebrations. (05/16/12) 151 add Sarah Lynne Bendle (1954-2012) 57 of Santa Maria, passed away May 08, 2012. Sarah devoted her life to Children of special needs, her family, Friends and St. Andrews United Methodist Church. (05/16/12) 124 add People places appeal to John Wiley, both what looks to him like an ancient human hangout and the new County bunker [pics] (05/16/12) 791 4 Students from the Notre Dame School in Santa Barbara have received awards in a nationally sponsored event. [pic] (05/16/12) 388 2 Anyone notice how empty the parking lot has been lately at the Milpas Street Trader Joe's and PetCo? [pic] (05/16/12) 1906 56 Every day there are "Legal Notices" in the newspapers. Does anyone know if there is a "pattern" or "schedule" of such notices? (05/16/12) 524 11 A destructive beetle that spreads an avocado tree-killing fungus has been spotted recently in Los Angeles County, threatening the tri-counties. (05/16/12) 186 add Gas prices have gone way up in the Tri-Counties this week. The average price of a gallon of gas in Santa Barbara went up almost 20-cents just this week. (05/16/12) 167 9 Neighborhood meeting to discuss helicopter noise. SB Cottage Hospital will hold a public forum Tuesday, May 15 at 5:30 p.m. to discuss the recent helicopter activity. (05/16/12) 167 21 Raymond Sousa (02/18/1940 - 05/09/2012) fought a courageous battle with MDS/acute myeloid leukemia and succumbed to the disease on Wednesday, May 9th, 2012 with his family at his bedside. (05/16/12) 149 add Donald B. Benedict, of Carpinteria, CA, passed away on April 27, 2012. He was 72. (05/16/12) 138 add It can't be too long now until they take flight, but so far mama continues to feed them all day long. She must be exhausted. Here are a few views of them this morning. [pics] (05/16/12) 668 13 Allegiant Air Announces Nonstop Flight from Santa Maria to Hawaii. (05/16/12) 724 15 A kayaker says he was attacked by a 14-foot-long great white shark as he and his friends fished off the coast of Central California and that he escaped any injuries. (05/16/12) 1125 5 The Urban Hikers have the full report on the structure fire at about 9:45 pm on Monday night in the Barker Pass area. [pics] (05/16/12) 926 4 Use this thread to share any info about today's commute. Slow? Fast? Accidents? Cool links you use to navigate the morning drive? (05/16/12) 103 4 Articles from Daily Newsletter on May 15, 2012 reads comments Here is the Daily Edhat newsletter for 05/15/12 (05/15/12) 159 add Hearing some transmissions of a possible INCIDENT IN THE 500 Block of Barker Pass at Sycmore Canyon. It's blocked off. Not sure.. (05/15/12) 564 8 Can anyone recommend a cleaner for a suede jacket? (05/15/12) 407 5 People with clear skies across most of the U.S., Canada, and Mexico will experience a partial eclipse of the Sun late Sunday afternoon (May 20, 2012). (05/15/12) 369 3 The Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians Foundation awarded a grant of $2,500 to Big Brothers Big Sisters in support of the agency's 2011-2012 School Based Mentoring program. (05/15/12) 40 9 Santa Maria police are investigating a collision late Sunday night in which a 55-year-old man says he was struck by a vehicle while riding his bicycle in the 2000 block of South Miller Street. (05/15/12) 69 add How should UCSB Invest $1 billion? (05/15/12) 379 12 Santa Barbara's Green Hills Software, the largest independent vendor of embedded software solutions, was presented with Boeing's 2011 Performance Excellence Award. (05/15/12) 97 add Wings of Freedom Tour is a change to get an up close look at amazing WWII aircraft. (05/15/12) 271 add Santa Barbara's Shoreline Park is getting a new walkway. (05/15/12) 454 add Carpinteria says rising costs have forced it to consider cuts in the administration staff. (05/15/12) 150 5 Thieves have stolen El Camino Real Mission Bells. (05/15/12) 467 2 The overnight bed tax in Carpinteria could be going up to help raise money for a variety of city needs. (05/15/12) 54 add Don't miss the WWII bombers "Wings of Freedom" tour at the Airport. [pics] (05/15/12) 705 7 At 5700 Stow Canyon Road, there's been a report of 4 juveniles going door to door wearing backpacks, knocking on doors, and using fake names. (05/15/12) 630 5 Drivers please watch out for cyclists. Cyclists watch out for drivers. (05/15/12) 634 21 Suzanne Rivera, a member of a Santa Barbara-based cycling team, died Sunday from an accident during the Mariposa County Women's Stage Race. (05/15/12) 1299 1 The southbound Hwy. 101 on/off ramps at Clark Avenue will be closed on an intermittent basis on Wednesday, May 16 and Thursday, May 17. (05/15/12) 144 add It is a dry year; the City's rainfall to date is 11 inches. One dry year does not mean we have a water shortage, but it does mean we have to manage our water. (05/15/12) 334 5 Vehicle over the side of the road in the 4600 block of San Marcos Pass near Rancho San Marcos Golf Course. (05/15/12) 369 add Friendly bombers were spotted over Hope Ranch as they approached to land at SBA. [pics] (05/15/12) 1242 9 Helen DeClercq passed away on May 3, 2012. (05/15/12) 156 add Can anyone identify this growth on the leaves of this nectarine tree? (05/15/12) 1131 19 Tree fire in a parking lot at the West Side Community Center, 423 West Victoria. Two engines are responding. (05/15/12) 253 5 Taking advantage of the combination of social networking and venture capitalism, several UCSB scientists are participating in the #SciFund Challenge. (05/15/12) 94 1 Today we asked our Flash Photographers to send us in pictures of their view. Here's what they're looking at. (05/15/12) 767 12 Police are investigating an injury bike crash that happened around 9:45 p.m. Sunday in the 2000 block of South Miller Street and left a Santa Maria man injured. (05/15/12) 87 add Dr. Jack Friedlander, SBCC Acting Superintendent/President, has written an editorial piece about a new collaboration between the college and the K-12 school districts. (05/15/12) 341 9 A reader needed cheering up this morning after being sick for days, so she went out to her garden for some inspiration. [pics] (05/15/12) 703 10 Santa Barbara Neighborhood Clinics (SBNC) was recently named a Champion Provider by the Child Health and Disability Prevent Program (CHDP). (05/15/12) 94 3 Santa Barbara is #5 on the list of places to stay skinny. (05/15/12) 1031 8 Aquaholic did some exploring on More Mesa yesterday evening and captured some beautiful shots. [pics] (05/15/12) 714 5 Santa Maria man airlifted to Cottage Hospital with head and abdominal trauma. (05/15/12) 314 3 UCSB Researchers discovered why we easily spill coffee. (05/15/12) 526 11 Santa Barbara County Leaders want your input on a proposed Resource Recovery Project at the Tajiguas Landfill. (05/15/12) 115 add Mary M. "Molly" Kerlick, 90, of Santa Maria, CA, died peacefully April 19, 2012 in Santa Barbara, CA. (05/15/12) 48 add Here are some photos of a local Santa Barbara artist (GONE) on the streets of Paris and San Paulo, Brazil.[pics] (05/15/12) 762 8 Here is Monday's update on the hummingbird babies, they are around two weeks old. [pics] (05/15/12) 544 11 Jeff and Judith Henley have just given UCSB its largest gift ever, a $50 million donation. (05/15/12) 239 5 Vehicle accident on Hollister at Puente Drive. Fire, medics and Sheriff's office are responding. (05/15/12) 477 16 An Edhat reader has some great pictures taken while enjoying the beautiful weather at Alice Keck Park Park. [pics] (05/15/12) 759 7 Roger has the scanner reports. Never take a candy bar from a con, when it's offered. (05/15/12) 764 6 Use this thread to share any info about today's commute. Slow? Fast? Accidents? Cool links you use to navigate the morning drive? (05/15/12) 132 2 Articles from Daily Newsletter on May 14, 2012 reads comments Here is the Daily Edhat newsletter for 05/14/12 (05/14/12) 127 add Rollover traffic Accident 101 Northbound just North of La Cumbre, it involves a Semi Truck blocking all lanes.. (05/14/12) 728 12 Injury Traffic Accident man down in the Street 2912 DLV in front of Taco Bell..Fire and medics rolling. (05/14/12) 423 4 The California Highway Patrol in Santa Maria needs your help tracking down the driver involved in a fatal hit and run. (05/14/12) 459 add Charles Croninger photographed people enjoying Mother's Day at the Mission. (05/14/12) 663 2 Report of a male subject disturbing at Santa Cruz Market. SBPD responded, sounds like he was resisting arrest or fighting the police as I could... (05/14/12) 357 1 10851pc: Stolen vehicle. Occured around 3pm in the 2200 Block of Lillie Ave. in Summerland. A 2012 VW Passat grey with a California plate of 6URU50. (05/14/12) 283 add Medical call for someone at Chase Palm Park who was bitten by something in the water??? They didn't say what it was... (05/14/12) 677 5

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