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COMMENT 290324P	Part-time Santa Barbara resident, L...	2012-06-21 11:22 PM
These teabagger geniuses can blame *anything* on Obama, with incredible feats of mental gymnastics, endangering very few synapses. Coming soon to Cirque du Soleil.
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COMMENT 290323P	The World	2012-06-21 10:56 PM
Those prices don't sound anything like "rv" or "camping" or even "retired" in my book... hope they came into town and dropped some of that dough.
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TWOBITS	Vegan Dining	2012-06-21 10:51 PM
Lemon meringue pie @ Brays 101. Wow... flashback.
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REXOFSB	Crash Cats	2012-06-21 10:21 PM
It looks like they're being eaten by Darth Vader!
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REXOFSB	Roger Code Red	2012-06-21 10:18 PM
I've seen a few pigs at Goleta Beach.
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ROGER DODGER	Roger Code Red	2012-06-21 10:16 PM
It's probley that church you know the one with the kids hunting pigs..
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ROGER DODGER	Roger Code Red	2012-06-21 10:15 PM
Leave the rest of the information until possible arrest.
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REXOFSB	Roger Code Red	2012-06-21 10:12 PM
I'd watch out for those bats. They may be rabid.
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ROGER DODGER	Roger Code Red	2012-06-21 10:12 PM
All I heard..
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COMMENT 290315P	Part-time Santa Barbara resident, L...	2012-06-21 10:10 PM
290277 - this has nothing to do with Obama and Holder, and it is obvious very little is known about Fast and Furious. F &F was started by GWB and stopped by Holder. Obama has exerted executive privilege to protect confidential documents that by law must not be disclosed - much like client/attorney. Read about GWB's SIX executive privileges here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Executive_privilege
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COMMENT 290314P	Los Carneros Roundabout	2012-06-21 09:04 PM
306, I did too. Fresh pond at rush hour was always fun. I also navigated a school bus around the Rte 2 rotary by the Concord reformatory at 7:30 each morning. I came in off a side street, crossed the Rte 2 traffic at each end and exited another side road. I think I was the bane of the those commuters life for years.
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COMMENT 290313	Parking Signs	2012-06-21 09:00 PM
I think some graffiti artist should alter the design on the asphalt to make the couple same-sex. Two women in dresses, or two men with jackets & ties.
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COMMENT 290312	Slow Moves	2012-06-21 08:49 PM
Yes it is due to the CalTrans work. They've narrowed it down to one lane at Padaro.
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COMMENT 290311P	New Santa Barbara District Ranger	2012-06-21 08:46 PM
He was already employed, thus it cannot be about "quotas". It has to be about the best person for the job.
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COMMENT 290310	Slow Moves	2012-06-21 08:46 PM
It is due to people being on the road . You are also causing more traffic. Please stay off the freeway unless you must.
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COMMENT 290309	Parking Signs	2012-06-21 08:35 PM
Can I park there if I'm pregnant? I have a child... it's just hiding out for another few months.
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COMMENT 290308	New Santa Barbara District Ranger	2012-06-21 08:24 PM
296. as a matter of fact, I do!
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COMMENT 290307	Vegan Dining	2012-06-21 08:23 PM
brays 101
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COMMENT 290306	Los Carneros Roundabout	2012-06-21 08:21 PM
I grew up in Boston, where there are thousands of them, they are no problem if you have grown up with them, but we always called them rotarys.
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ANIMALLISTNER	Baby Quail	2012-06-21 08:20 PM
We have chicken wire in ALL our water troughs, so that any critter that slips in, is able to ambulate or crawl out....=) Animal Rescue Team, Inc
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ANIMALLISTNER	Doggy Day Care	2012-06-21 08:15 PM
GiGi's hands down!
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COMMENT 290303	Kevin Costner's Hedge	2012-06-21 08:14 PM
It could be worse. Costner could have purchased a beach-view condo next to the Bird Refuge.
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COMMENT 290302	The Covarrubias family is outraged ...	2012-06-21 07:55 PM
As a police officer, of all people, Covarrubias had no excuse to be ignorant of police procedure under circumstances where someone draws a gun on the police. His relatives need to develop a more realistic idea about the fact that his own deliberate actions brought on the exact same consequences that they find outrageous.
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COMMENT 290301	Arraignment is delayed for the alle...	2012-06-21 07:48 PM
This repeat DUI offender feels remorse does he? AWWWWWWWWW! He didn't intentionally cause harm or death? Well, if a defense attorney says so, then IT MUST BE SO. It was still unforgivable negligence that led to this sorry outcome, and this scum driver was the one piloting the vehicle. He has to shoulder the responsibility for his negligence and poor decisions. If we, as a society, accept any less, we are inviting total breakdown of all laws that are there to promote public safety. This clown needs to be put away and hopefully taught a tough lesson.
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COMMENT 290300	Parking Signs	2012-06-21 07:43 PM
Looks like a few villages are missing their idi....er, never mind.
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EZ2	Clark Bird Refuge Bacteria Count	2012-06-21 07:43 PM
186 ha ha ah thanks for the laugh
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SBJULES	Part-time Santa Barbara resident, L...	2012-06-21 07:30 PM
I didn't know he lived here. I too hope he will be a wise steward of his island.
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SBJULES	Roger Code Red	2012-06-21 07:22 PM
They were having a well attended farmers' market there when I drove past. Hope all is well with the little one.
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COMMENT 290296P	New Santa Barbara District Ranger	2012-06-21 07:20 PM
You are judging a person with the name John Smith because of his nickname "Pancho". How did he get that name? It may be for any reason, which I am sure you do not know. And as a legal US citizen it should not make any difference. Do you know of anyone who has the following experience - "seasonal fire employee in wilderness patrol and fire prevention, an engine crewmember, engine foreman, and fire crew foreman, game range manager, law enforcement officer." I think experience in fire and law is very suitable for this area, especially if there is wilderness ranger experience. Welcome to the new ranger, and hope your experience will be a plus to the job.
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COMMENT 290295	Robert C. Turner (1925-2012), a loc...	2012-06-21 07:18 PM
260P- I also remember them walking on the Mesa. I would always love to talk to him as they passed by my house on Elise Way. You are so right, he had a certain flair to him. His wife also had a wonderful smile. May he rest in peace.
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SBJULES	New Santa Barbara District Ranger	2012-06-21 07:15 PM
What an offensive remark! I thought it showed that they wanted fresh eyes in management which is a good idea.
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COMMENT 290293	Parking Signs	2012-06-21 07:08 PM
cool idea,i always see parents struggling with a cart full of grocerys and couple kids definitely makes it easier on them if they can park closer,however if they actually ticket people for taking that spot if they do not have kids thats not okay.
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SBJULES	Vegan Dining	2012-06-21 07:07 PM
my roommates & I used to go to Brays as a study break when I went to UCSB. I loved it too. And now I'm going to have to go to the T-Off soon!!
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COMMENT 290291	Part-time Santa Barbara resident, L...	2012-06-21 07:03 PM
I am so sorry you couldn't afford to buy the hole thing.
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SBJULES	Pedestrian Crosswalk Sting Results	2012-06-21 07:01 PM
I'm sure you noticed that they seem to targeted cross walks where people have been hit.
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COMMENT 290288P	A series of crosswalk stings will b...	2012-06-21 06:59 PM
I happened to be on Cota heading toward Santa Barbara Street at around 2 this afternoon. A sting was taking place at that intersection. There were at least three (maybe four) motorcycle police on Cota. A man had a camera on a tripod near the corner of the Kids World Park. Another man casually stepped off the curb a step or two. When cars went by, the motorcycle police turned onto Santa Barbara Street and were right after them. I don't think the motorists even realized what they had done wrong.
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COMMENT 290287	UCSB graduated 5,958 students in ei...	2012-06-21 06:58 PM
Wow we are going to lose alot of great beer pong players.
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COMMENT 290286	Vegan Dining	2012-06-21 06:54 PM
They can go to any restaurant in SB....they just need to order veggie meals (unless they are weirdos and will "die" if any animal product had crossed a spoon, spatula, or knife). Even at Chuck's or The T-Off they can be happy as....green plants.
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COMMENT 290285	DUI/Drivers License Checkpoint	2012-06-21 06:52 PM
What a waste, spead out and do your job no more partys.
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COMMENT 290284	Parking Signs	2012-06-21 06:52 PM
I used to have a righteous attitude: "how dare those people with children... [walk with a stroller in a store, bring them to a restaurant, etc]," and then I had a child -- late in life -- myself. It changed my perspective entirely. NOW I understand how difficult it is to do it. Grocery shopping and everyday errands are very different with a small child in tow. More fun in some ways, but so different. Give 'em a break, people.
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COMMENT 290283	What's Next?	2012-06-21 06:49 PM
171 for the win......
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COMMENT 290282	What's Next?	2012-06-21 06:49 PM
Why do a bunch of self-satisfied, smug, complacent couch-potatoes feel compelled to heckle and shout down someone who is trying desperately to raise public consciousness, on any available forum, to the horrendous take-way being done on the American Middle Class. Does anyone here care that within the past 30 years, Americans are no longer employed in production of large appliances such as Central Air Conditioning systems, refrigerators, freezers, washers and dryers, televisions, stereo systems, dishwashers, and even lawnmowers? Does anyone care that over the past 30 years, the banking and finance industries which used to provide excellent, dignified, community-enhancing careers for millions of Americans, are now populated 90+% by Part-Time "at-will" employees who dress like stock clerks at Best Buy? Wake up, Wake up and smell the coffee before everything we cherish has been taken away. And thank RHS for having the heart to point this out!
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COMMENT 290281	Garage Painting	2012-06-21 06:49 PM
Don't bother me!
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COMMENT 290280	Parking Signs	2012-06-21 06:46 PM
5 after 4 o clock ? Get some pants dude.
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COMMENT 290279	Party Bus	2012-06-21 06:43 PM
COMMENT 251769 JumpOnTheSchoolBus is a fully licensed, insured and permitted company offering a great service.
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COMMENT 290278	Los Carneros Roundabout	2012-06-21 06:40 PM
Sounds like alot of people love stop signs and lights.
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COMMENT 290277	Part-time Santa Barbara resident, L...	2012-06-21 06:40 PM
Why not the same "down with the deal" position to those who sold him the private land. Why no comment on their "greedyness?" A lot of liberals are actually fairly conservative. Who among us have the multi skills that it takes to do what this guy did. I could not get any neighbor to invest 1000 bucks into a venture, but others can. Why so much negativity? Plus people clamor (obviously) for his products. The pose is.............looking down at your cell phone. Well some people make money off that. Sorry, but he is to be congratulated. Plus from what I have read, not a bad guy, not using his position to cover for his friends like Obama for Holder. That's sick and the obvious demise of a second term. Weird the disconnect.
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COMMENT 290276	Linda Uellner 1947-2012	2012-06-21 06:39 PM
I had the pleasure of knowing Linda and she was a nice, down-to-Earth person who, I'm quite sure, will be missed by many.
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COMMENT 290275	Vegan Dining	2012-06-21 06:39 PM
LOL for, "tee-off." I am ALMOST 40 years old (born at Cottage--oh yes I am a TRUE native) and JUST went there last week for my 20th 'wedding' anniversary. It's, "like" (aside from Chuck's) the, "old school STEAK house?" WTF happend to the Good Earth? Mind you, I really didn't like The Good Earth but, it was really nice for those who did, yes? However, Does N E 1 remember Bray's? Wow! I LOVED that place. Sorry folks...Reminiscing...MY BAD.
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COMMENT 290274	Pedestrian Crosswalk Sting Results	2012-06-21 06:38 PM
I was raised in a town with 2 stop signs - Pedestrians were not an issue - Just say'n
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COMMENT 290273	Hair Down There	2012-06-21 06:37 PM
What has happened to nipples? Here's another thesis topic for the 21st century...
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COMMENT 290272	Vegan Dining	2012-06-21 06:36 PM
Chucks
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COMMENT 290271	The Rotary Club has donated $500 to...	2012-06-21 06:34 PM
A sign of the times.
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COMMENT 290270	Tree Help	2012-06-21 06:33 PM
birch
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COMMENT 290269	Possible Accident on Hwy 1	2012-06-21 06:20 PM
I drove State Route 1 today and saw the tell tale signs of what appeared to be the aftermath of a rather dramatic vehicle wreck. I was going West when I came upon a skid patch that, I would say, was about 150 feet long. It trans-versed over into the East bound lane and over the shoulder, of which there was a big crater and/or hole into the ravine surrounded by charred brush. It looked rather knarly. I was expecting to see baby Superman rise out of it. I drive that Route 3-4 times a week on business, and I knew it wasn't there Tuesday. Hope everybody is all right, didn't see it on the news anywhere.
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COMMENT 290268	Los Carneros Roundabout	2012-06-21 06:20 PM
I hate roundabouts that aren't round.
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COMMENT 290266	Pedestrian Crosswalk Sting Results	2012-06-21 06:03 PM
I remember during the 1980's some Counties up North had a General Relief program that paid the exact amount of a Bus Ticket to the County border. One program paid $6.41 per year.
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ROGER DODGER	Parking Signs	2012-06-21 05:55 PM
Funny Thread..
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COMMENT 290263	It's going to be another month befo...	2012-06-21 05:52 PM
Just say no to urban sprawl! Keep LA 100 miles away!!!
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ROGER DODGER	Pedestrian Crosswalk Sting Results	2012-06-21 05:52 PM
Good Story.
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ROGER DODGER	Roger Code Red	2012-06-21 05:49 PM
That is all I heard if I hear more so will uou.
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COMMENT 290260P	Robert C. Turner (1925-2012), a loc...	2012-06-21 05:48 PM
Used to see him and his wife walking arm in arm around the block on the Mesa. He had flair ---- and always a ready smile. Condolences to his family.
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COMMENT 290259	Parking Signs	2012-06-21 05:37 PM
How about "Children with Children"? If you look around this particular grocery store, you'll see the bike parking, the nice parking for handicap and EV vehicles. I think this is a nice touch. Good for you Fresh and Easy.
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CALENGR	Pedestrian Crosswalk Sting Results	2012-06-21 05:31 PM
I wish they'd done that at my elementary school when I was a kid. I still have an incredibly strong memory of crossing the street to go to Brandon School when I was a little. And I learned something about people that day. My parents were Republicans and I believed (at that time - early 70s) that men in business suits were respectable and hippies were not. So, one morning I was headed to school and a car was coming. I stopped to wait for the car as was usual, but it actually stopped and waited for me to cross. That was unusual, but I began to cross. Then a second car that came up behind the first decided it didn't want to stop and zoomed around the first car. Can you guess? The car that stopped for me was driven by someone with long hair, that I would classify as a hippie at the time. The car that zoomed around and nearly hit me? You guessed it - driven by a man in a business suit. I was crossing from east to west. The cars were traveling south, so they were in the far lane. Both drivers had a perfectly clear view of me (though I was a kid - maybe 2nd grade or so - so I wasn't exactly tall). I definitely learned something about judging people by their looks that day....
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COMMENT 290257	Los Carneros Roundabout	2012-06-21 05:30 PM
I'm going to vote yes on a roundabout. Even with the problem drivers out there, I believe they benefit us. Montecito, Salinas, Milpas, Long Beach, Germany, France. All have been great at keeping the cars moving along. Less of a headache than waiting for a stop sign or stop light. Now, if they can block people from entering into the Milpas Shopping Center from Carpinteria St. when they just get off of the Milpas roundabout I will be happy. I hate it when you have the right of way going forward towards the roundabout and somebody who wants to go left into the shopping center parking lot gives you an evil eye, honks madly at you and moves into your lane blocking everybody. All get upset at me for not allowing them to illegally cut in. These people could go into the parking lot by entering off of Milpas Street, it's much easier.
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COMMENT 290256	Vegan Dining	2012-06-21 05:23 PM
I've got a few acres of grass that needs to be mowed. They can come over and eat all they want and I'll only charge them $50. It's a great deal
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COMMENT 290255	Parking Signs	2012-06-21 05:19 PM
Silly.
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COMMENT 290254	Clark Bird Refuge Bacteria Count	2012-06-21 05:17 PM
I would think a very simple and inexpensive fix would be to aerate the water with a 2 horse submerged aerator. It can't be that expensive. Locals who are currently breathing that very unhealthy air would gladly donate the money. The more air pumps, the sooner the dying pond will heal. Seems like a no brainer. There have to be lots of solutions. This idea is just one of many.
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COMMENT 290253	Pedestrian Crosswalk Sting Results	2012-06-21 05:12 PM
Awesome! And since a pedestrian also got a ticket, all of the complainers can shut up for a change.
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COMMENT 290252	Pedestrian Crosswalk Sting Results	2012-06-21 05:11 PM
haha the one way bus tickets. Love it.
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COMMENT 290251	Vegan Dining	2012-06-21 04:56 PM
I second the Tee-off!!!!! on all you can eat rib night!!!
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COMMENT 290250	Pedestrian Crosswalk Sting Results	2012-06-21 04:56 PM
58 citations at around $300 per would be $17,400. Thats a heck of a lot of one way bus tickets. a couple more stings like this and we will have solved our decades long homeless problem!
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COMMENT 290249	Pedestrian Crosswalk Sting Results	2012-06-21 04:53 PM
The hourly coverage on this is awesome!!!!
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COMMENT 290248	Pedestrian Crosswalk Sting Results	2012-06-21 04:52 PM
I am not wild about the homeless but being hit by a car is much more important issue for me.
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COMMENT 290247P	Politics of Headscarves	2012-06-21 04:51 PM
If you took a moment to read the press release, rather than just the one line summary, you might understand why this is an important issue. There's a lot at stake for women, and for religious and personal freedom. Your comment makes it clear that research is important, as a way to counteract ignorance.
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COMMENT 290246	Pedestrian Crosswalk Sting Results	2012-06-21 04:47 PM
Why the hell don't they focus on addressing the homeless problem instead?? Is this really needed?
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COMMENT 290245	The Rotary Club has donated $500 to...	2012-06-21 04:44 PM
That is a bit low.. I bet most of the members spend more on dinner.
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COMMENT 290244P	Should SB follow LA's lead?	2012-06-21 04:43 PM
No, leave them alone. I have homeless acquaintances; you might as well say I have mentally ill acquaintances. They have been "swept" so many times from beaches, etc. and been stolen from and lost things so often going and coming from the jail for being "swept" from illegal places, that even irreplaceable family items and I.D. are long gone. Storage is not an answer: There is not the physical energy, the communication ability, the transportation to storage, or the mental comprehension or confidence in the governing body doing the storing, for storage to work out.
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COMMENT 290243	Parking Signs	2012-06-21 04:41 PM
We are missing the whole point here, these spaces are for the safety and convenience of young children who need to be taken out of the grocery cart and put in their car seats. Have you ever seen these moms parking the cart behind the car because there is no room between cars and trying to unload the child and put them in the car seat while the cart rolls across the lot loaded with groceries. Have a heart, you all *were* these kids once. Also the figures look unisex to me.....one with a long shirt and one with a short shirt.....round heads, no hair. I guess we see what we want to see:-)
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ROGER DODGER	Roger Code Red	2012-06-21 04:38 PM
No maybe someone said it wrong it wasn't me that's what I heard or thought that was what I heard..I was at the birds refuge earlier..
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COMMENT 290241P	Roger Code Red	2012-06-21 04:38 PM
Maybe they meant La Patera School, which is on the other side of Stow Park from Windsor.
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ROGER DODGER	Roger Code Red	2012-06-21 04:37 PM
I thought Adams school was in Santa Barbara but I heard the dispatcher say the address and across from Adams school..whatever one person was trapped in the vehicle but they got them out.
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COMMENT 290239P	Roger Code Red	2012-06-21 04:36 PM
Adams School is on Las Positas. Windsor is near Goleta Valley Jr. High. These must be 2 different incidents.
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COMMENT 290238P	Vegan Dining	2012-06-21 04:33 PM
The Art Museum Cafe (yep, inside the art museum, lunch only) is terrific, and does some creative vegan and raw food. The new Blue Owl on Canon Perdido is another option for breakfast or lunch.
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COMMENT 290237	Vegan Dining	2012-06-21 04:32 PM
Try the restaurant guide at the website for Go Vegan Santa Barbara. Adama, Sojourner, Natural Cafe, or any Indian food is always a good bet. Italian too.
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ROGER DODGER	Should SB follow LA's lead?	2012-06-21 04:30 PM
@216P Yep your exacley right they did nothing. Well they kept biting Grant Houses head off..I admire that guy Grant House he just sat there and took it. I could have never done that. As far as someone accusing me of taking scrap about certain city council members..Yep right out here in the open I have no reason to hide what I heard..What a bunch of Chicken manure back biting..I don't see the solution in condemning other people..Your actions are for the good of the city and it's people. Not your ego! There now call me some names so you will feel better than. Make your mommies proud.
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COMMENT 290235	The World	2012-06-21 04:27 PM
The ultimate floating RV for retired people. Or as my friend in Seattle calls it, camping with a chance of drowning.
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COMMENT 290234P	Los Carneros Roundabout	2012-06-21 04:26 PM
People don't have to be from out of town to use the roundabout incorrectly. The Milpas one is ridiculous most of the time. I have no idea why people insist on entering the roundabout and cutting to the inside to continue on to Milpas. It stays two lanes. No need to cut anyone off for any reason. Of course during the construction it was so much worse. People could not understand the sign that clearly showed the outside lane was for the freeway entrance only. There is just a very high concentration of bad drivers in Santa Barbara.
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COMMENT 290233	What's Next?	2012-06-21 04:26 PM
0171 shoots HE SCORES!
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COMMENT 290232	Should SB follow LA's lead?	2012-06-21 04:24 PM
If there was more housing even for the severely disturbed homeless, it would save the tax payers a great deal in the end. Remember, many of us are a paycheck away from being homeless during these tough economic times. How many more will have their homes foreclosed and their jobs lost??? More public toilets would help too.
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COMMENT 290231	The Rotary Club has donated $500 to...	2012-06-21 04:24 PM
... don't spend that all in one place.
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COMMENT 290230	Parking Signs	2012-06-21 04:23 PM
The only constraint appears to be that one of the adults has to wear a smock. And/or maybe have very short legs. Really, would people really shop/not shop based on an attempt to be family friendly? Does everyone know that other stores provide shopping carts that look like race cars for the kids? If I was worried about everyone being treated the same I wouldn't shop there either.
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COMMENT 290229	Parking Signs	2012-06-21 04:21 PM
209, I agree and that's why it is very funny! 3 LOLs for edhat! And, 215, hadn't thought about same sex couples; I was worrying about the clothes; apparently men are naked from the mid-section down and the women wear cloaks?
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BONNER	Story Poles	2012-06-21 04:19 PM
crybabies. I guess once you buy your own home and live there forever then nobody else can ever live near you or expand for population growth or whatever! Nothing must EVER change in your lifetime and forget about other needs. you don't own the world or rule over what other people want or need. Justifiable comments to Planning & Development, make your positions sound and get the best product you can but you can't stop progress entirely.
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COMMENT 290227	Politics of Headscarves	2012-06-21 04:19 PM
Less controversial and subject to witty remarks than the other research topic recently presented on edhat. I'd rather spend our public money on headscarf research than attack drones and cruise missiles. Each cruise missile costs $1 million with no chance for advancing the enlightenment of the human condition.
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BURNTTHISTLE	Vegan Dining	2012-06-21 04:19 PM
CaDario, Sojourner, Adama,
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ROGER DODGER	The World	2012-06-21 04:16 PM
They probley think we have bad plumbing...
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COMMENT 290224	Vegan Dining	2012-06-21 04:15 PM
Not pricey or fabulous atmosphere, but you can't beat the vegetarian chinese food at ShangHai on Milpas. Orange soy chicken with broccoli is great. Dishes were created by a master Hong Kong chef for his vegetarian daughter.
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COMMENT 290223	Los Carneros Roundabout	2012-06-21 04:14 PM
Yes, they are efficient "providing you know how to use them", and that is why I *don't* like them. I may know perfectly well how to use the roundabout on Milpas St., but heaven help you if you get a tourist or someone from out of town on one who doesn't have a clue. It's pretty scary when you see them looking the wrong way as they enter.....yikes! The clincher is when they suddenly realize they want to exit and are on the inside lane and cut in front of you. Oh and how about the ones that enter and go the wrong way....I have seen that on the APS roundabout.
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COMMENT 290222	Vegan Dining	2012-06-21 04:11 PM
Natural Cafe, that's what I meant! You can go to www . santabarbara . com / dining / and choose vegetarian! :)
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COMMENT 290221	The World	2012-06-21 04:09 PM
From Wikipedia: The ship has 110 apartments where owners live and 88 "guest suites" rented out on short-term basis, as in a traditional cruise ship....As of 2010, a 328 sq ft (30.5 m2) studio has a list price of USD $600,000. Ocean Residence 1006 (2 bedroom, 2.5 bath) list price USD $2,950,000. The World Suite 1108/1110 list price USD $13,500,000. Monthly homeowner dues range from $20,000 per month (for the smaller units) and up, and cover fuel, crew, maintenance and a meal allowance for the owner.
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COMMENT 290220	Vegan Dining	2012-06-21 03:58 PM
The Tee-Off!!
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JOHN WILEY	Familiar Sights	2012-06-21 03:55 PM
I was surprised you got Eyelash hill and the Mission is easy of course, but your first guess is quite a ways off. Very different angle than we typically see our town, eh?
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COMMENT 290218	Vegan Dining	2012-06-21 03:52 PM
@206 Adama is a great place. The most expensive item on their dinner menu is $18. Not sure how you concluded that was "pricey". My favorite item is the Vegan “KFC” $16... southern fried gardein, mashed potatoes, gravy, cole slaw, sauteed greens.
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COMMENT 290217	Story Poles	2012-06-21 03:52 PM
I am new to this neighborhood, I wondered what was going on, I thought they were going to sell fire works, Christmas trees to early. Lol. But wow really sansum, bummer, what we need there is something groovy like a doggie daycare, or some social gathering tea house, something fun. sansum, let's no focus on being sick.
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COMMENT 290216P	Should SB follow LA's lead?	2012-06-21 03:52 PM
Yes, other cities have successfully addressed this issue. The conservative city council majority did nothing. Sharon Byrne organized a trip to Santa Monica to see how they were successful (Rather than wait for the council). Surprise, surprise, they devoted long term resources to either get them housing or reunite the homeless with family in other cities.
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COMMENT 290215	Parking Signs	2012-06-21 03:50 PM
The graphic on the sign is troubling. Are same sex couples with children welcome? What about people with arms?
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COMMENT 290214	Vegan Dining	2012-06-21 03:50 PM
zaytoon is great too!
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COMMENT 290213	Los Carneros Roundabout	2012-06-21 03:46 PM
I think they should install roundabout's anywhere space will allow. they are sooo much more efficient given you know how to use one. you would be surprised how many people stop at roundabouts unnecessarily. if there is no one to your left, GO!!
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COMMENT 290212	The World	2012-06-21 03:43 PM
spot on 199. This ship was just featured on the travel channel awhile back. you basically buy a condo on board
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COMMENT 290211	Vegan Dining	2012-06-21 03:42 PM
Adama, Alchemy Arts Cafe and Sojourner are the best in the Vegan Business
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COMMENT 290210	UCSB graduated 5,958 students in ei...	2012-06-21 03:42 PM
093 I was beginning to think I was alone.
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COMMENT 290208	Clark Bird Refuge Bacteria Count	2012-06-21 03:39 PM
0185P... why the redundant count? If it overflows the bacterial counts near the outflow, whether at Mission Creek or Sycamore Creek, will register it. But the point remains the bird refuge needs flushing not bacterial counts.
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COMMENT 290207	Vegan Dining	2012-06-21 03:37 PM
Opal, Seagrass, Pallazzio, the vegan place downtown lol... lots of places downtown.
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COMMENT 290206	Vegan Dining	2012-06-21 03:32 PM
I'ver heard Adama is good, but pricey. I haven't been. Sojourner is pretty good depending on what you get. My vote is they hit up the Farmer's market, make a little picnic and eat outside at one of our parks or hikes, for the true SB experience!
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LETICIA	Black Pearl Sings! by Frank Higgins	2012-06-21 03:28 PM
This is the last play in this year's series, and again, the quality of the acting is superb. I've loved theater since I was young, and feel so lucky to have professional theater in our small city. The Ensemble's high-quality offerings really compliment the excellent musical concerts in our town.
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COMMENT 290204	The Rotary Club has donated $500 to...	2012-06-21 03:28 PM
Wow, thanks Noozhawk for the newsworthy story! Local businesses and individuals donate millions of dollars to non-profits annually.
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COMMENT 290203	Parking Signs	2012-06-21 03:27 PM
Get a life folks, who cares? Walking is good for you, I'll park at the end of the lot with my kids and walk. And my kids do NOT run around the store, I don't tolerate that kind of rudeness!
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COMMENT 290202P	The World	2012-06-21 03:27 PM
I wonder if they can smell the Bird Refuge. Maybe we can market the smell as a tourist attaction: " The World's Smelliest Duck Pond."
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COMMENT 290201P	Parking Signs	2012-06-21 03:22 PM
190: Not to worry; it doesn't say how old the children have to be. There are people with very adult children, in age, that is. There are people in their 70's and more who refer to their 50-year-old offspring as their "children". You may bring both your son and your daughter; just don't let them see the picture on the sign.
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COMMENT 290200P	Parking Signs	2012-06-21 03:17 PM
166, 178, roflol! with special thanks to 166!!!!!!! People over 65 also can walk, or if they can't how did they get to the store. ...Oh, yikes, they drove!
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COMMENT 290199	The World	2012-06-21 03:17 PM
Yes, that's its name. Not a cruise ship, but high-end onboard living. People spend several months on the ship, traveling the world. Some live on it year-round.
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COMMENT 290198	Parking Signs	2012-06-21 03:15 PM
people who have kids get a tax credit and better parking? I'm going to hurry up and get knocked up!
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COMMENT 290197	Los Carneros Roundabout	2012-06-21 03:14 PM
It's totally not needed there. The three way stop signs work perfect. Just trying to be cool I guess. 189 - One blast from a nearby private jet plane would eliminate all the "savings" from stoping and starting there.
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COMMENT 290196P	Clark Bird Refuge Bacteria Count	2012-06-21 03:13 PM
Good point about the overflow, 185P, and the bacterial counts taken in that general area, including down current, probably register those from the bird refuge. Maybe they should do so directly at the point it overflows, since there have been people seen camping and therefore defecating in the area near the parking spaces. ...If the counts are higher, yet another indicator of the problems with unregulated homeless encampments.
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COMMENT 290195	Parking Signs	2012-06-21 03:10 PM
Instead, they should have put up a sign for parking for those over 65 only. For goodness sakes! Children (and their parents) can walk !!
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COMMENT 290194	Los Carneros Roundabout	2012-06-21 03:05 PM
Good thing the CHP is close by, it's going to be accident after accident!
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COMMENT 290193	Los Carneros Roundabout	2012-06-21 03:02 PM
OP here. I find them fairly easy to navigate given you/the cars go when you are supposed to and don't stop completely.
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COMMENT 290192	Parking Signs	2012-06-21 03:01 PM
Relax! There is plenty of parking 2 feet away for everyone!
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COMMENT 290191	Parking Signs	2012-06-21 03:01 PM
Where's the puppy? Hmm? I don't see no pErSon WiTH PupPie(S) sign. Hmm?
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COMMENT 290190	Parking Signs	2012-06-21 02:59 PM
So a mother driving her 17 year old son can park there but a mother driving her 18 year old daughter can't?? Has this world gone completely insane? Treat everybody the same....you just lost a potential customer...good work!
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COMMENT 290189	Los Carneros Roundabout	2012-06-21 02:59 PM
182P, Me too (seriously, I used to absolutely hate them), until I realized that A) they save time (case in point: Cliff at Las Positas. Can't wait for that roundy!) B) they save the environment two ways: keeping cars from stopping (acceleration from a stop lets off much, much higher levels of pollution than acceleration from a slow speed) and keeping cars from idling while waiting in the stop line, and C) they're fun shaped!
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COMMENT 290187	Parking Signs	2012-06-21 02:55 PM
It's a very family-friendly thing to do; I was so excited to see the parking spots, its difficult to handle groceries at times and a child and I have used the spaces several times all ready being a mother of twins! As for kids running amuck in there the answer is yes! they do and it surprises me that people dont teach their children the difference between a playground and a grocery store! I was shocked to see kids riding tricycles and scooters in the store; guess I know what I won't be letting my kids do!
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COMMENT 290186	Clark Bird Refuge Bacteria Count	2012-06-21 02:55 PM
Bird RefugeTopia
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COMMENT 290185P	Clark Bird Refuge Bacteria Count	2012-06-21 02:54 PM
Interesting question. The bacteria count is relevant in the Bird Refuge because the pond overflows into the ocean during the winter and the probable subsurface flow with the ocean
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SHAKEY	Bird Refuge Stench	2012-06-21 02:52 PM
Roger went there this morning and never returned...
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COMMENT 290183	Clark Bird Refuge Bacteria Count	2012-06-21 02:52 PM
The beach bacterial counts only measure coliform bacteria, which are indicative of fecal contamination. That's not the problem with the Bird Refuge- the bacteria that produce sulfide are totally different and there's no simple test for them.
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COMMENT 290182P	Los Carneros Roundabout	2012-06-21 02:51 PM
Are my wife and I the only ones who dislikes these things?
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COMMENT 290181	Politics of Headscarves	2012-06-21 02:48 PM
This was more than likely funded through a research grant. What a waste.
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SHAKEY	Parking Signs	2012-06-21 02:48 PM
Looks Anal..
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COMMENT 290179	Parking Signs	2012-06-21 02:46 PM
I guess I won't be shopping there if I'm to be treated as a second class customer. Children are a choice not a handicap, though some may disagree. Maybe I should buy a stroller and place a doll in it to qualify for the preferred parking spots. Sorry, VANILLA, more strollers for you to contend with.
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COMMENT 290178P	Parking Signs	2012-06-21 02:46 PM
Howz about a kid-free & stroller-free day at the stores. It's a store, NOT a playground !!!
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COMMENT 290177	Parking Signs	2012-06-21 02:45 PM
Wow, another form of discrimination for us childless folks. Really?!?
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COMMENT 290176	The Santa Barbara Bird Refuge has b...	2012-06-21 02:45 PM
945 great idea...we could have those peddle-boat thingamabobs too and tourists can race around, get excersize, and aerate the pond all at the same time.
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COMMENT 290175	Parking Signs	2012-06-21 02:43 PM
What about dogs? We all know that dogs trump kids... right? Who's with me?
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COMMENT 290174	Parking Signs	2012-06-21 02:42 PM
I wont shop there.
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COMMENT 290173	Clark Bird Refuge Bacteria Count	2012-06-21 02:38 PM
The duck pond is not used for recreational bathing as the ocean is so bacterial counts are irrelevant.
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AUNTIE S.	Parking Signs	2012-06-21 02:28 PM
Are you kidding? If you have kids you get a reserved space?
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COMMENT 290171	What's Next?	2012-06-21 02:28 PM
Because immigrants have shown they are willing to work long and hard and save and share with family members, they achieve the American Dream often in one generation: buy a house and send their kids to college. Meanwhile Americans sit around and complain, demand their perceived entitlements and are getting badly left behind. No wonder they are bitter and cling to their union bosses in weaker and weaker attempts to scam the system - that is not that is not the American Dream. The American Dream is hard work and thrift. The American Nightmare is the nanny-state which spends other people's money.
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COMMENT 290170	Roger Code Red	2012-06-21 02:27 PM
Hurray for the bees!!!
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COMMENT 290169	A series of crosswalk stings will b...	2012-06-21 02:27 PM
I like these type of busts, the cops also get a clear line of sight to see if the driver is talking on a cell phone or not.
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COMMENT 290168	The Covarrubias family is outraged ...	2012-06-21 02:24 PM
Cops shot my nephew when he was 18. He had a knife and they just shot him. He suffered for a day then he died.
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COMMENT 290167	A series of crosswalk stings will b...	2012-06-21 02:23 PM
Good!
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COMMENT 290166	Parking Signs	2012-06-21 02:23 PM
Run a mock what? A mock trial? A mock draft?
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COMMENT 290165	Garage Painting	2012-06-21 02:22 PM
Free, this should be a very easy do-it-yourself job. Get some good easy peel masking tape for the windows and the paint color to match and go for it. Paints today are extremely easy to apply and it would be just like taking a sponge and wiping it off if you wanted to clean it, except you paint it instead.
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COMMENT 290164	Kevin Costner's Hedge	2012-06-21 02:22 PM
Ha Ha maybe Kevin should read the pubic hair study!!
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COMMENT 290163	Parking Signs	2012-06-21 02:22 PM
Are the kids still going to be permitted to run a mock in the store?
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COMMENT 290162	Parking Signs	2012-06-21 02:20 PM
My kids are grown, but yes fine!
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COMMENT 290161	Garage Painting	2012-06-21 02:19 PM
I am surprised the garage door company did not order it in the color you wanted, which is typically a complementary color to the house, not an exact match. Garage doors come in a myriad of colors.
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COMMENT 290160	The Californian Hotel demolition co...	2012-06-21 02:18 PM
Rocky's caricatures of local guys and girls on the walls of Rocky's were were more valuable than the Hotel!!!!!! There were literally thousands of great locals on those walls!! If one were truely rich saving the hotel and the faces on those walls would have been a top priority....now a subsidiary of L.A. culture is in charge of it........travesty!!!!!!!!!!! Where is SAVE OUR HISTORY when you need them?
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COMMENT 290159	Hair Down There	2012-06-21 02:17 PM
Interesting topic, but why do such publications have to be written in that godawful academic argot and opaque cant? Who advises them that they can’t just employ straightforward prose? I mean: “…reiterates hygienic agency.” Please!
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COMMENT 290158	Should SB follow LA's lead?	2012-06-21 02:16 PM
oohh oooohh would you rather support your family or live in the bushes. Maybe get all run over on the freeway like your half brother. Yea the one who taught you how to shoot up.
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COMMENT 290157	UCSB graduated 5,958 students in ei...	2012-06-21 02:15 PM
093, Agreed, save for anyone with a BS instead of a BA!
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COMMENT 290156	Parking Signs	2012-06-21 02:12 PM
There is no fine because there is no law against it. At worst you might get a few nasty glares or a snippy comment if you park on it without a kid.
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COMMENT 290155	Hair Down There	2012-06-21 02:07 PM
I want to go for my PHD in this area so to speak (pun intended)...i have significant "in the field experience"!!!!!
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COMMENT 290154	Santa Barbara County's unemployment...	2012-06-21 02:07 PM
119P - Great post!
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COMMENT 290153	Thursday Traffic	2012-06-21 02:06 PM
The Bird Refuge has been a little less stinky the past two days so I haven't had to blow by there at 85.
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COMMENT 290152	UCSB graduated 5,958 students in ei...	2012-06-21 02:05 PM
093 - Exactly what I was thinking. Stocks tumbled today on more dire news. Fed talking about QE3 for next year. What good did QE1 and 2 do?
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COMMENT 290151	Parking Signs	2012-06-21 02:04 PM
This is pretty standard for every store. I've never seen enforcement on these or the hybrid parking spaces at the store in my hometown.
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COMMENT 290150	Parking Signs	2012-06-21 02:04 PM
What's the fine for parking there? You have to babysit a small child for an evening?
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COMMENT 290149	Parking Signs	2012-06-21 02:02 PM
If you have ever shopped at Whole Foods you know these signs mean nothing in reality. You'll see non-low emission vehicles (my SUV included) parked in the low emission spots all the time. Waste of time and money to even put them up to begin with as they are not enforceable. Handicap spots however are a different story.
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COMMENT 290148	Parking Signs	2012-06-21 02:00 PM
Well, I gonna go home on work on that tonight!
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COMMENT 290147	Parking Signs	2012-06-21 01:59 PM
Sounds illegal
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COMMENT 290146	Garage Painting	2012-06-21 01:52 PM
Adanac Painting in SB 452-8515, he works with SB Overhead doors when they need garage doors painted. Excellent work
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COMMENT 290145	A series of crosswalk stings will b...	2012-06-21 01:50 PM
I drove by one of the sting operations earlier today. They had one car pulled over in each direction and right in front of me another car blew through the crosswalk while someone was crossing. Too bad they were both tied up giving tickets!
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SHAKEY	Part-time Santa Barbara resident, L...	2012-06-21 01:50 PM
Then we could all go to Naples and crap on that town like we did in Santa Barbara.
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SHAKEY	A series of crosswalk stings will b...	2012-06-21 01:48 PM
Ouch1 I just got stinged..
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SHAKEY	Should SB follow LA's lead?	2012-06-21 01:47 PM
The Homeless are from San Francisco?!
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SHAKEY	Roger Code Red	2012-06-21 01:45 PM
Thank You @133! I never heard any more..
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PUPLUVN	Garage Painting	2012-06-21 01:44 PM
@128. Let me introduce you to a 93-year-old homeowner who is blind in one eye and can not stand without a cane. I'm sure you can find something more to ridicule about him.
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COMMENT 290139P	A series of crosswalk stings will b...	2012-06-21 01:38 PM
Ticket them all! Pedestrians, bicyclists, motor vehicles. Please pay attention, use common sense, and share the road courteously. It ain't that hard, nor that time consuming, and you will save lives.
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RLMCDON	Roger Code Red	2012-06-21 01:37 PM
Wishing everyone well!
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COMMENT 290137	A series of crosswalk stings will b...	2012-06-21 01:33 PM
290130: No. Cars hitting pedestrians are one of the leading causes of non-natural deaths in this city, and probably the leading cause of serious injuries. I know far more people who have been injured by cars as pedestrians than injured by gang violence. Besides, traffic cops don't do gang detail or graffiti busts, and parolees are checked on by parole officers, not police.
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COMMENT 290136	Garage Painting	2012-06-21 01:27 PM
Would you want to use a paint brush on a metal garage door? I don't think so..you'd have brush marks all over it. If you want it done right, it requires spraying, which requires technique, which requires time to learn and proper equipment. I would venture, if the door is new, with masking and prep work you are probably looking at a 3 - 4 hour job if done right. If it is an individual panel door (multiple panels that are removable), request that those be removed so they can be painted properly (all edges, etc. get adequate paint). If they paint in place, it's hard to get all the angles, etc. to ensure good coverage everywhere so it lasts a long time. Depending on who you get, you can expect somewhere around 30 - 50 dollars per hour. In this economy it's a lot easier to find a good deal. Lots of trades are hungry, if you feel the price is high get more bids! Hope that helps!
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COMMENT 290135	Andree Clark Bird Refuge Eutrophica...	2012-06-21 01:26 PM
I thought that back when the Sb Zoo went through a major remodel and they rerouted the train that they built a waterfall area that was to provide aeration to the Bird Refuge. What ever happened to this project? Why was it not completed? seems like a perfect way to improve the aeration issue and add some visual interest to teh area with all that is necessary is a pump and some pipe. THe waterfall would fix the issue. Seems like it would be a lot better than a skiff.
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COMMENT 290134	Part-time Santa Barbara resident, L...	2012-06-21 01:19 PM
The man comes from less than humble beginnings as a foster child. He gathered his entrepeneurial spirit and his best internal resources to reach success. Power to him.
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COMMENT 290133	Roger Code Red	2012-06-21 01:16 PM
The child remained conscious and alert. She was transported for precautionary measures.
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COMMENT 290132P	What's Next?	2012-06-21 01:12 PM
RHS-right on! Thank you for caring.
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SHAKEY	Bike Night	2012-06-21 01:06 PM
WOW that last picture is one of those kind that after you stair at it for 15 min. a motorcycle apears haha , see you all at the US Motogp at Laguna Seca next month..
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COMMENT 290130	A series of crosswalk stings will b...	2012-06-21 01:06 PM
As much as I think these stings catch much deserved violators, wouldn't we all rather have some gang busts, parolee checkups and tagger patrols than busting some a-hole beemer guy that we all know is a douche anyways?
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COMMENT 290129	A series of crosswalk stings will b...	2012-06-21 01:05 PM
Seems like these crosswalk stings would be more effective if they went unannounced. Or just announce that the sting will be sometime this week. Why give the bad drivers a heads up on the exact day?
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COMMENT 290128	Garage Painting	2012-06-21 01:02 PM
Behr goes for about $25 a gallon at Home Depot. What's up with people these days that they can't even use a paintbrush?
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COMMENT 290127	A series of crosswalk stings will b...	2012-06-21 12:55 PM
Crossing the crosswalk on Hollister at Orange is a TOTAL adrenaline rush, especially when a car goes whooshing right by you as if you weren't there.
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COMMENT 290126P	What's Next?	2012-06-21 12:55 PM
Whatever it's going to be, I appreciate the fact that they've redone the front of it, complete with very attractive doors. If the entire strip along there would do the same, it would be so much more appealing.
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COMMENT 290125P	Fresh Fish	2012-06-21 12:54 PM
Buying direct from fishermen at the harbor, or maybe from the fish markets near the harbor means fresh local fish at reasonable prices. I won't buy from supermarkets, as they are not fresh. I was treated rudely by Kanaloa the two times I was there, and thought their prices were very high. So, I buy most of my fish "frozen at sea" from Trader Joes, and am delighted with the quality.
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COMMENT 290124	Bike Night	2012-06-21 12:53 PM
942, jealous much? Gals, that's funny, and I bet you they can shift. Who else rides their drunk boyfriend home at nite?
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MESARATS	Congresswoman Lois Capps (D-Santa B...	2012-06-21 12:44 PM
Good response Seedlady. I think the key here is to follow the money of those who will oppose the bill. I am betting that the Rep's that will speak against it will be supported by big Ag, chemical companies (Monsanto has spent big bucks to block the the diclosure of their products as well as suing even small farmers who dare say no GMO on their own) retailers like Walmart and as Seedlady stated the financial or manufacturing companies that are "greenwashing" for profit.
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COMMENT 290122	Part-time Santa Barbara resident, L...	2012-06-21 12:43 PM
Those humane society commercials rip my heart out. I think a list of his charitable conributions would be nice. I know, off topic.
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COMMENT 290121	Bike Night	2012-06-21 12:42 PM
I work in the industry and I'm female - no one forces you to pose for those pictures - there's never a shortage of volunteers either. If you don't like it, don't look at it...words to live by.
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SHAKEY	Roger Code Red	2012-06-21 12:39 PM
Fire is requesting SBPD don't know why..
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COMMENT 290119P	Santa Barbara County's unemployment...	2012-06-21 12:38 PM
Whenever I hear the unemployment percentage, I am reminded of a favorite story from an IT pal. A new 'help desk' manager was hired, who bragged about how calls to the help desk were down 50% after his first 6 months on the job. He used this to indicate what a great job he was doing. Further investigation revealed that the help desk was so unhelpful that people had quit calling. It's always safe to assume the real unemployment number (not to mention the under-employment number) is at least double whatever the government is reporting. As a 4+ decade resident, I can tell you that I don't see any signs of it getting better yet...
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CATLADY	Obituary for Jerry Bastian	2012-06-21 12:29 PM
He was our family dentist for close to 25 years (?)...as well as good friends with my parents. I had a tooth infection when I was about 19 on Christmas Eve and my dad called him, he met us at his office, he took X-rays and sent me to the ER for some pain meds and anti-biotics. I seriously doubt you could find any dentist (or doctor) who would do that these days. He was an awesome guy, the best dentist ever and he will be truly missed. Love and prayers to his family from Lisa (Ashcraft) Mathiasen.
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COMMENT 290117	Hair Down There	2012-06-21 12:26 PM
I did plenty of Feminine Studies while at UCSB, along with surfing and partying. She could have interviewed me about my DP recon missions!
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COMMENT 290116P	Part-time Santa Barbara resident, L...	2012-06-21 12:25 PM
As one who is usually seated at the Snark Table here, I just want to say that I wish him well, as I do the "Peoples" of Hawaii (all flavors including white), and all who are able to cast an eye on Lanai from local residents to Google Earthers. Nature bats last.
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BECKY	Familiar Sights	2012-06-21 12:16 PM
Guesses: The first appears to be an overview of Montecito (because of the patch of green on the left, just behind what appears to be 101.) The second appears to be what we used to call 'The Shah's Sister's House' (Hope Ranch, south east corner). The last is the SB Mission & rose garden. Cool to see them from overhead! Thanks.
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COMMENT 290114	Hair Down There	2012-06-21 12:15 PM
@964-- cheeky monkey. I thought *I* had coined the term "Brozillian"! hahahhahahha!! BTW, Great article, thanks EdHat!
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COMMENT 290113	The Santa Barbara Bird Refuge has b...	2012-06-21 12:12 PM
Not that protected if they're driving a boat on it all day. Maybe we can aerate the lagoon and generate some revenue for the city by opening a bumper boat concession there. Remember, you heard it here first.
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COMMENT 290112	The World Visits	2012-06-21 12:09 PM
While you were talking about the cruise ship, the top photograph has the mainsail showing of the cruising catamaran, Natural Mystic, which Kyber Louge bought in Rhode Island in 2007 and has cruised the world in ever since. Over the past 5 years he has sailed through the Caribbean, Panama Canal, South Pacific before entering Santa Barbara harbor for the first time with her yesterday!
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SHAKEY	Obituary for Jerry Bastian	2012-06-21 12:07 PM
I'm proud to say I was one of the many that new Jerry and were all blessed to have had him in our lives. My wife Christine has been cleaning for him for the past 20yrs, both his dentist office and home. I would get to see Jerry at different parties they would have, but I didn't really know the man until the last six months, my wife and I would stay with him from time to time and what a great time we had. ( mainly me ) He would tell me a bunch of his diving stories, a bout diving on ship wrecks or spear fishing with his friend Johnny. Man what a life he had, I'm sure if they had a dive suit that he could dive real deap the Titanic would be missing a few portholes, ha ha the man loved them. I got to meet the rest of his family at his service ( a celebration of his life ) and I have to say, there all just like him, if Jerry and Chris liked you then you were family to them to. Chris and family, our prayers go out to all of you, your always in our heart with Jerry he'll live on forever..... Love you all..
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COMMENT 290110	Found Dog!	2012-06-21 12:07 PM
Did Banjo find his owner's? I work at the SB Tennis Club and the owner's came by on May 26 and dropped off a flyer looking for Banjo. Unfortunately, the flyer was recycled, but they do live in the area.
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COMMENT 290109	Part-time Santa Barbara resident, L...	2012-06-21 12:06 PM
Wouldn't it be great if he would buy Naples as a gift to his city and put it in a land trust then go enjoy his new island?
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SANYSIDRO	Part-time Santa Barbara resident, L...	2012-06-21 11:55 AM
Back when I first moved to Santa Barbara, and I was completely flat broke, I heard of Oracle and read that I should buy stock. Sucks to be flat broke with a hot tip. :-) Can we buy stock in the island, do you think? Maybe that would be a better investment than my kids' paltry college savings account... As for the snarky comments - I think it's just really hard for anyone who can't afford to buy their own island to swallow that someone is out there buying their own island. It's like instant mid-life crisis material.
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COMMENT 290107	Garage Painting	2012-06-21 11:55 AM
Getting a couple of estimates from local painters should do the trick.
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COMMENT 290106	Should SB follow LA's lead?	2012-06-21 11:54 AM
The arguement that the recession caused the homeless population in SB to increase is not based on fact. If that arguement were were true, we would see a much more diverse homeless population that we see now. The vast majority of the homeless I see around town are loners who are possibly mental ill or addicted to drugs or alcohol. These people have been homeless for years, if not decades, not just the years the recession has lasted. Point being, these people would have become homeless with or without the recession.
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RONNIEB	Hair Down There	2012-06-21 11:53 AM
How times change...hair styles, tattoos, public hair removal. Who knows, the next fad might be leaving underarm hair and legs unshaven!
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COMMENT 290104	Should SB follow LA's lead?	2012-06-21 11:53 AM
As previously voiced here: Are we going to be met with an influx of LA's recently ousted homeless? Yikes.
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COMMENT 290103	Congresswoman Lois Capps (D-Santa B...	2012-06-21 11:49 AM
As usual, none of the assertions here (other than SeedLady's) about organics, legislation, or Lois Capps are true.
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COMMENT 290102	Pedestrian Sting	2012-06-21 11:40 AM
Archie: Your comment is hilarious and the thing that rings so true to me is that for some of us to learn we have to be shamed. Getting stopped by a cop is embarrassing, being called out on a bullhorn in public is embarrassing. Certainly pops the "bubble of isolation" many of us travel around in. So the Pedestrian stings and the DUI check points will go on because that's the only way some of us will learn-- the hard way.
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ZEBRA STRIPES	Fresh Fish	2012-06-21 11:39 AM
I agree with NANCYO, join our new CSF if you can. I'm looking forward to my first delivery! Also huge fan of SB Fish Market (117 Harbor Way #A), http://www.sbfish.com/
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COMMENT 290100	What's Next?	2012-06-21 11:29 AM
RHS - maybe you should take note: hard work/good product = $ with which you can now afford more than a decent income and all the things you think you deserve w/o the hard work.
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COMMENT 290099	Fresh Fish	2012-06-21 11:28 AM
The market on Helena Street just off Yananoli Street. Gotta know what you want but the fish is fresh, often local and well handled with realistic prices.....
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COMMENT 290098	Fresh Fish	2012-06-21 11:24 AM
@290091 The SB Fish Mkt's Club discount does not apply to "specials" CONFIRMED. Still though it's the place to go, shop there multiple times a week. They've been carrying local King Salmon, awesome product, super fresh.
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COMMENT 290097	Arraignment is delayed for the alle...	2012-06-21 11:23 AM
871 I agree with you. I am sure if the driver said "no" to their requests (if that is how it occurred) they could have just as easily found someone else to drive for them and then we would have someone else on trial.
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COMMENT 290096	The Longest Day of the Year!	2012-06-21 11:23 AM
Fantastic shots! I missed it last year, so this made me feel somewhat there! Thanks for sharing!
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COMMENT 290095	UCSB graduated 5,958 students in ei...	2012-06-21 11:22 AM
Resulting in 5,958 pieces of furniture being discarded in Isla Vista by being tossed onto the beach or lit on fire. Best of luck, graduating seniors!
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COMMENT 290094	Bike Night	2012-06-21 11:21 AM
037 when women stop objectifying themselves.
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COMMENT 290093	UCSB graduated 5,958 students in ei...	2012-06-21 11:19 AM
Good luck getting a job. Thanks Obama, and Bush for imploding the economy with your recklessness(along with everyone else in state and federal gov't). Yes, it is possible to not like either party!
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COMMENT 290092	What's Next?	2012-06-21 11:13 AM
I'm excited. We drive to LA for Korean food sometimes. It's next level good in my opinion. I wish a bunch of authentic Korean restaurants would open up locally. Koreans know how to cook and eat!
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COMMENT 290091	Fresh Fish	2012-06-21 11:12 AM
Kanaloas, SB Fish Mkt & Saturdays at the Pier (not Stearns Wharf) are all good. Kanaloas: pricey. Join SB Fish Mkt's Club: get discount specials emailed plus 10% off (even on specials). The new CSF mentioned is a good opportunity for fishlovers; there may be some kinks ('cause it's so new) but it's worth supporting our local fishermen (the most sustainable in the world!) What's sustainable? Not as simple as reading Aquarium "lists." They're wrong half the time, based on outdated information. Whole Foods got major backlash announcing no sale of "redlist" fish. Simple solution: buy fresh, local and support your local fishing community. They deserve kudos: cutting edge work improving sustainability, putting up with 20% no-fishing zones and ever-increasing regulation, and bringing us the best they can week in and week out, in season. A good article by our Marine Advisor appeared in Edible SB Mag. in 2009. Go to cfsb.info/edible to read it.
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COMMENT 290090P	Should SB follow LA's lead?	2012-06-21 11:11 AM
One man was ranting obscenities as he weaved down State Street. Another was so out of it he fell while trying to bathe in the fountain in the Courtyard at Peet's Coffee Shop. Our guests from out of town were appalled. Said they've never seen so many homeless and they are from San Francisco. No question, it IS a problem!
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COMMENT 290089P	Part-time Santa Barbara resident, L...	2012-06-21 11:08 AM
018, because I don't like his products.
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COMMENT 290088P	Should SB follow LA's lead?	2012-06-21 11:07 AM
Have to do something. They are killing businesses on State Street.
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COMMENT 290087	Story Poles	2012-06-21 11:06 AM
There is going to be deep excavation at the corner of Foothill/Cieneguitas so that the entire project is level. People driving by or waiting for the bus will look into windows! at the clinic. I'm not at all thrilled, but it is the way of progress and in Santa Barbara, that means Towbes. If it's empty, build on it. That piece of land has never had any structure on it (sans gas stations along Foothill) since time began and now? The days of cows munching on the grass growing there are long gone.
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COMMENT 290085	Pretty Flowers	2012-06-21 10:58 AM
Who cares how one pronounces their name? Everybody always knows what one means. They are lovely and we are so very lucky that they are so easy to grow and that they are everywhere. I "heart" them!!
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COMMENT 290084	What's Next?	2012-06-21 10:58 AM
RHS...Spare me. Why do people like you always have to turn a simple statement into a political rant?
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COMMENT 290083	Fresh Fish	2012-06-21 10:56 AM
A Home Improvement in Downtown SB? By the way, thanks for the info on the fresh fish, I usually get it at Albertson's but I will try Kanloa!
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MADMAX	Fresh Fish	2012-06-21 10:55 AM
David Siordia, Commercial Fisherman who sells direct to public. Usually has White Sea Bass, Halibut and Salmon!!!
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COMMENT 290081	Part-time Santa Barbara resident, L...	2012-06-21 10:55 AM
God gave those islands to the Hawaiin people. To buy & sell them is wrong.
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MADMAX	Andree Clark Bird Refuge Eutrophica...	2012-06-21 10:54 AM
Smelled it on the Mesa last night! Wind was from east and whew!!!!!!
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COMMENT 290079	Obituary for Jerry Bastian	2012-06-21 10:46 AM
Jerry was our family dentist for nearly 20 years and was always the consummate professional in his craft. His colorful flowery Hawaiian shirts were the standard uniform in his humming office. We became good friends over the years at the dental office and various repair projects at his cliffside home. He exuded that rare "joie de vivre" which was evidenced by his vivid stories and assorted maritime trophies. His health issues in the last couple of years were very challenging, but he faced every setback with courage and determination. I will always remember his integrity and professionalism, but most importantly his unbounded love and devotion to his family and friends. Rest in eternal peace, weary traveller....
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COMMENT 290078	UCSB graduated 5,958 students in ei...	2012-06-21 10:44 AM
Why doesn't local media print transcripts of the commencement addresses? After his alleged gifting $50 million to UCSB, I would love to read what wisdom Jeff Henley bestowed to UCSB grads last Saturday.
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COMMENT 290077	Part-time Santa Barbara resident, L...	2012-06-21 10:44 AM
if you want relatively unscathed polynesia, head further south to samoa... the samoans hold tight to their culture...and the beaches and lagoons are still unspoilt. cant get upset with larry. he's bringing the america's cup races to esseff.
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PITLOCAL	Obituary for Jerry Bastian	2012-06-21 10:41 AM
My thoughts out to the Bastian family. Many years of surfing and good times to be remembered.
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COMMENT 290075P	Pedestrian Sting	2012-06-21 10:41 AM
I think these stings would be more effective if they were not advertised ahead of time. So many times, while using the sidewalk, my dog and I have been just about plowed over by impatient or careless drivers. I hope they will cite bicyclists and those on boards on the sidewalk.
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COMMENT 290074	In a 4-3 vote, the Santa Barbara Ci...	2012-06-21 10:40 AM
The only way the view of the mountains would be obstructed were if you were right up against the wall or about 3 feet away...the businesses in that area are well beyond that perimeter.
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COMMENT 290073	The Californian Hotel demolition co...	2012-06-21 10:39 AM
Finally! I've been stuck in that place since '76.
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COMMENT 290072	Pretty Flowers	2012-06-21 10:37 AM
I was also taught the same pronunciation as 915P by someone who was multi-lingual. Hoping I am pronouncing it correctly since it is so prevalent here.
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COMMENT 290071	The Santa Barbara Bird Refuge has b...	2012-06-21 10:36 AM
Protected wetland, suckas! Case closed.
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RHS	Should SB follow LA's lead?	2012-06-21 10:30 AM
All these comments about "the change" in the number of homeless seem to implicitly or directly blame policy on the part of something or somebody such as the ACLU, City Council, etc., and to assume there is an "influx" of homeless. There is no evidence of such an "influx" and there is evidence that the "Great Recession" is largely responsible as it guts jobs, safety nets and health care. But better to blame the agencies you don't like than to face the reality that it we are in an economic disaster created by the financial industry and their political supporters. The detritus of that creation is increased pain, suffering and social dislocation of people on the margin or society. Just as folks are suggesting that we "ship them out of town" we have to remember that other towns have the same idea. Next step is to designate some desert site as a waste people storage and disposal center sort of like toxic waste centers I suppose.
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GBOB	Doggy Day Care	2012-06-21 10:29 AM
We've heard lots of good reports about GiGi's. Not expensive, either. On our last trip we wold have left our girl with GiGi if we didn't have a stay-in house/dog sitter.
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COMMENT 290068	Part-time Santa Barbara resident, L...	2012-06-21 10:29 AM
That island was mostly a pineapple and sugar cane plantation in the days before those crops started to lose money. That's why it's never been a big tourist destination because it isn't very interesting to see old plantation fields and refineries. Last time I looked there was only 1 or 2 hotels there. No good beaches that I know of. Maybe he will turn out to be a good steward of the land and rehabilitate it into the tropical paradise that it was before they plowed it under. Niihau is also privately owned and has never been developed because of it. It is one of the few places where the Hawaiian language and culture has survived. Almost no place else in the islands is that true. I was shocked a few years ago when I went to Tahiti and heard Tahitian being spoken- I had never heard Hawaiian spoken in public when I lived in the islands.
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COMMENT 290067	Hair Down There	2012-06-21 10:28 AM
I don't think the issue is so much the student that did the research. I think the main issue is the highly questionable competence or professionalism of Chancellor Yang (paid $400,000/yr by taxpayers) who coddles and encourages such trash science with his "highly prestigious" award. Faculty or administrative accountabilty at UCSB is nonexistent. An independent audit would probably horrify. Except for three Citizen-elected members of the 26 member UC Board of Regents, UC is accountable to nobody elected. All UC Regents should be elected. All Chancellors should be elected. It's outrageous that highly-remunerated public officials are not accountable to the voters that pay their salaries. Establish accountability and the absurd nonsense of things like pubic research will disappear pronto.
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COMMENT 290066	A series of crosswalk stings will b...	2012-06-21 10:25 AM
Is that what KEYT calls "reporting"? "If you're caught, the tickets can be very expensive." Wow. They couldn't be bothered to look up the possible fines?
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COMMENT 290065P	A series of crosswalk stings will b...	2012-06-21 10:24 AM
Funny because 2 days ago I watched in dismay 2 cars run the left turn on Fairview to Hollister while a gal was in the crosswalk and a policeman sat on his bike and watched. Good thing she was paying attention.
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COMMENT 290064	Part-time Santa Barbara resident, L...	2012-06-21 10:22 AM
He was tired of being the one percent
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RHS	Overnight work on Hwy 101	2012-06-21 10:14 AM
This grind and shave technology is the best thing since sllp form concrete freeways!
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COMMENT 290061	Fresh Fish	2012-06-21 10:13 AM
Exactly 290054, sustainable etc buzz words are a marketing term used to convince consumers to buy lower quality fish at higher prices. A consumer buying some "sustainable" fish is doing nothing to help save our oceans fish stocks. Bottom line is Japan and other places are consuming fish at such a high rate that species will reach extinction levels regardless of conservation efforts. If you enjoy certain types of fish eat them while you can. I make it a point to check the seafood watch list to see what fish are on their way out so I can enjoy them while they are still available. Real blue fin toro is something not to be missed in life. Eat up while you can folks!
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COMMENT 290060	Pedestrian Sting	2012-06-21 10:12 AM
I vote for bicycle traffic traps--there are way too many irresponsible cyclists out there making the rest of us look bad. Bicyclists must obey traffic laws too--I'll bet a lot of the ones that get hit by cars are because they're riding stupid.
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COMMENT 290059	Pedestrian Sting	2012-06-21 10:12 AM
Archie, that is AWESOME! I wish we would start doing things like that again.
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COMMENT 290058P	Hair Down There	2012-06-21 10:10 AM
Another proof of UCSB's academic status. (Not much.)
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COMMENT 290057	Santa Barbara County's unemployment...	2012-06-21 10:09 AM
@289931 You're the first mathematician I've encountered who wasn't aware that "rate" is a proper term to use for a ratio, such as a discount rate, an interest rate, etc.What you are thinking of is a rate of change.
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COMMENT 290056	Part-time Santa Barbara resident, L...	2012-06-21 10:08 AM
I have nothing against someone who wants to build great personal fortune, and a successful company. Something about this purchase seems a little wrong to me however. Lanai is such a special place, it should almost be a national park. I suppose it depends on what he actually does with it. If he closes the island and makes it his own personal yacht club, that seems really wrong. If the island remains open than all is well. But buying such a large part of one US state seems askew. Let's see what he does with the island.
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RHS	What's Next?	2012-06-21 10:05 AM
So the "work ethic" of people who are willing to toil 60 hours at minimum or sub-minimum wages with little job safety or environmental protection should be admired? This sort of paean to Darwinian economics needs to be pointed out for what it is, a continuous attack on the efforts to offer a decent job, fair income, medical care and future safe retirement to working people. This is the same argument that extols the immigrant field labor for working under conditions and at salaries that "Americans wont accept" as though this is a good thing! Meanwhile the income of the US middle and lower classes has stagnated or fallen and the profits of the owners, corporations and rich are at record levels! The wealthiest continue to rack up obscene billions and bit other folks are told they should work for less. We are destroying the American Dream.
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COMMENT 290054	Fresh Fish	2012-06-21 10:03 AM
17p make believe #'s forcing us to eat trash fish
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COMMENT 290053	The Longest Day of the Year!	2012-06-21 10:01 AM
RE: 'so much for peace & love' - uh, says the person calling people idiots? Ok, then. Happy Solstice people!
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COMMENT 290052P	Doggy Day Care	2012-06-21 10:00 AM
Whoa, relax , no need get rid of doggies. Gi Gi can accomodate you. I didn't know about Sam's but going to look into that too.I sure hope the above comment got rid of their dogs....a little rigid. Always an answer, just look around and ask like this person did. Geesh.
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COMMENT 290051P	Hutton Parker Foundation awards $59...	2012-06-21 09:56 AM
Sorry, not hating. Just pointing out the inefficiency of it all. I guess in this arena, striving to do better isn't important.
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COMMENT 290050	Story Poles	2012-06-21 09:53 AM
Heeheeeheee...... I love the histrionics in this thread and all the interested parties with nothing to do with the neighbourhood. The only folks with a legitimate concern are the residents who will be impacted by the construction and the loss of the (unusuable) open space across the street that separates them from the 154 and it's adjacent off ramp. I'm sure, if asked, they would find the traffic from La Colina a greater concern as entitled parents and teens migrate daily through the area in two colossal waves, than a few dozen patients or vendours to the proposed clinic.
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COMMENT 290049	Kevin Costner's Hedge	2012-06-21 09:51 AM
Roger, you do plenty of your own tooting and you're not even in a competitive drive to make a profit.
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ROGER DODGER	Should SB follow LA's lead?	2012-06-21 09:50 AM
I'll be riding my bicycle today maybe you can find me and smash your SUV into me then I'll be doing something else. Until then Sorry..:)
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COMMENT 290047P	A series of crosswalk stings will b...	2012-06-21 09:48 AM
Hailing taxicabs.
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COMMENT 290046	Roger Code Red	2012-06-21 09:47 AM
Thanks to the police department's bee concern for calling Todd @ Santa Barbara Beekeepers Assn. He was able to move the bees without killing them.
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COMMENT 290045	Solstice Workshop	2012-06-21 09:47 AM
I wonder if 289718 is thinking of a different city and a different parade, because there is no connection between those assertions and reality.
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GBOB	Volunteer Options for Kids	2012-06-21 09:46 AM
He/she is a little young for the Solstice parade and/or workshop, but keep it in mind for the future, especially if the child is interested in building things, performing, or has an artistic bent. Lots of fun!!!
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COMMENT 290043	Part-time Santa Barbara resident, L...	2012-06-21 09:42 AM
Thanks for admitting what most don't DOGMOM...and without a snarky comment.
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COMMENT 290042	The Covarrubias family is outraged ...	2012-06-21 09:42 AM
While the DA's office has done some whitewashing of police violence, this isn't an instance.
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ROGER DODGER	Part-time Santa Barbara resident, L...	2012-06-21 09:41 AM
024@ Lead us great master.
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COMMENT 290040	Volunteer Options for Kids	2012-06-21 09:38 AM
I LOVE the idea of beach trash pick up. It's something you can do on your own and there is always junk left behind by thoughtless cretins to pick up! A wonderful lesson.
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COMMENT 290039	Orange Bloom	2012-06-21 09:37 AM
Kids is correct. It is a Peruvian Lily aka Alstroemeria! Beautiful!
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COMMENT 290038	Should SB follow LA's lead?	2012-06-21 09:36 AM
I wish Roger would find something else to do...
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COMMENT 290037	Bike Night	2012-06-21 09:31 AM
GImme a break... when are motorsports going to STOP OBJECTIFYING women????
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COMMENT 290036P	Pretty Flowers	2012-06-21 09:31 AM
002 -- since you seem to be very detail oriented, you probably want to drop the apostrophe from "...it's french origins..." and properly make it the possessive, non-apostrophed "its".
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COMMENT 290035	Baby Quail	2012-06-21 09:29 AM
Seedlady...excellent advice! Drownings as you describe happen frequently. Also a good idea to place a rock or two in raised bird baths as small fledglings can drown up there too.
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COMMENT 290034	Surf's Up	2012-06-21 09:29 AM
Das don't surf! Please voters, send this kook on a permanent 'learn to surf' vacation! @990: Agreed!
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COMMENT 290033	The World Visits	2012-06-21 09:29 AM
SEED.... Wet Wednesday is a SB Yacht Club thing involving sailboats only. Sailboats and outriggers don't fare well in the same patch of water as the former like to zigzag and the latter go straight.... collisions between the two typically sends paddlers to the hospital. Also canoes are harder to see than other sailboats.
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COMMENT 290032	Should SB follow LA's lead?	2012-06-21 09:28 AM
690, nooooooooo!
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COMMENT 290031	Pretty Flowers	2012-06-21 09:26 AM
Touche' double ought too ;)
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COMMENT 290030	Volunteer Options for Kids	2012-06-21 09:26 AM
I "third" trash pu at the beach. Then separate the trash from the recyclables and dispose in proper container. Voila, your child is already more educated than the average UCSB student.
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COMMENT 290029	Part-time Santa Barbara resident, L...	2012-06-21 09:25 AM
If he doesn't ruin it with some stupid golf course, I guess I don't have a problem with it. Should still belong to the Hawaiian people though.
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COMMENT 290028	Part-time Santa Barbara resident, L...	2012-06-21 09:24 AM
I'll just come out and admit it. I'm envious.
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COMMENT 290027	Hutton Parker Foundation awards $59...	2012-06-21 09:23 AM
@887P; Haters gotta hate. Thanks Hutton Parker Foundation for supporting the arts and medical support programs in the community!
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COMMENT 290026	Should SB follow LA's lead?	2012-06-21 09:22 AM
@ 289867 Fortunately they don't; this a sociopath magnet.
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COMMENT 290025P	A new survey released Wednesday det...	2012-06-21 09:22 AM
000-It may be PC to call them undocumented rather than illegal but that does not change their status in this country. Having one of the many types of visas available to immigrants is legal. Being a permanent resident is legal. Being in this country without proper documentation is illegal. There is no expiration date on that law, it just isn't enforced. That is probably why people get so enraged when legal immigrants and citizens take issue with illegal immigrants and demand the government do something about the problem. It's like going 70 mph on the freeway. Sure it's speeding, everyone knows that. Cops usually won't pull you over for going that speed and usually just pass right by going even faster than that. Most drivers are going faster as well. Nobody seems to notice the law is being broken. Now if a group of people say enough the law is 65 something needs to be done, others say what's the big deal. Acceptance, perspective? Still illegal.
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COMMENT 290024	Part-time Santa Barbara resident, L...	2012-06-21 09:22 AM
SB's favorite inside sport: stick it to the Man. Beats working to create one's own personal wealth. Class envy has now replaced upward mobility as the work ethic for at least a generation. The generation sitting around waiting to harvest mommy and daddy's accumulated wealth, while slacking off their own lives.
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COMMENT 290023P	Pedestrian Sting	2012-06-21 09:21 AM
Please teach your children, and remind your friends and family, to stop at curbs; look around, especially for cars turning right or left into your crosswalk when you are standing on a curb waiting to cross; and keep your eyes on cars all the time you are crossing the street. A crosswalk is not a magic safe zone. Any driver at any time can put his foot on the wrong pedal, or get distracted, or have sun in his eyes, or suddenly become ill. We need to have proactive pedestrians as well as watchful drivers.
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COMMENT 290022	Kevin Costner's Hedge	2012-06-21 09:19 AM
When Oprah cuts a hedge, the gardener goes over to the other property to see how it looks from their side and considers what the neighbors needs are. SB use to be this way. Now hedge laws are not enforced, properties do not follow the Zoning Laws. The only time the laws are enforced are when you are building. Why does everyone hide behind hedges and walls? I like the days of front porches.
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COMMENT 290021	The Longest Day of the Year!	2012-06-21 09:18 AM
Selfish idiots are already spreading plastic sheeting over the grass and pining it down with duct tape to save their viewing places on East Micheltorena Streets. This can kill the the grass in short order. So much for peace and love.
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COMMENT 290020	Pedestrian Sting	2012-06-21 09:17 AM
895, we are all born different, whereas I have an overly abundant sense of concern for others, there are people who just don't give a crap. Live with it.
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COMMENT 290019	A series of crosswalk stings will b...	2012-06-21 09:16 AM
Gloomy and raining pedestrians.
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COMMENT 290018	Part-time Santa Barbara resident, L...	2012-06-21 09:15 AM
This man is a successful entrepreneur, employs loads of people, pays tons of taxes. Why the snark?
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COMMENT 290017P	Fresh Fish	2012-06-21 09:15 AM
Pardon my ignorance but what do you mean by "sustainable?"
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COMMENT 290016	Hutton Parker Foundation awards $59...	2012-06-21 09:14 AM
This is great. Thank you hp foundation. ! Please support teddy bear cancer foundation. Help support local families of children with cancer!
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ROGER DODGER	A series of crosswalk stings will b...	2012-06-21 09:13 AM
And how will the weather be for the sidewalk stings?
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COMMENT 290014	Part-time Santa Barbara resident, L...	2012-06-21 09:12 AM
Now all he has to do is build the underground lair and shave off all his hair.
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COMMENT 290013	Ozena Fire	2012-06-21 09:12 AM
It was frustrating not being able to get any info on this fire when there was so much smoke in the air. I get more info on Colorado fires and quicker then here. Could it be State funding?
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ROGER DODGER	Andree Clark Bird Refuge Eutrophica...	2012-06-21 09:12 AM
Actually I am more concerned about the animals..I'm getting used to the odor of the lower East Side comming to your neighborHOOD soon if not already there.
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COMMENT 290011	Part-time Santa Barbara resident, L...	2012-06-21 09:11 AM
So do us SB locals get a nice rate if we go vacation there? Come Larry, don't turn your back on the hood!
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COMMENT 290010	Santa Barbara County's unemployment...	2012-06-21 09:10 AM
Yea it dropped because we moved away. But the bums get to stay.
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COMMENT 290009	What's Next?	2012-06-21 09:09 AM
Yes, asians are surpassing all others in immigration right now.
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ROGER DODGER	Pedestrian Sting	2012-06-21 09:09 AM
I just rode my bike in the bike lane and shared it with two motorists near the roundabout. There was acouple peds that walked out in front of me too..I obeyed all traffic laws.
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COMMENT 290007	Pedestrian Sting	2012-06-21 09:07 AM
No, TRUTHTELLER, it's not because people driving cars have deeper pockets, it's because cars kill, and are far more numerous than bicycles. Also, the police DO patrol for bikes and skateboards on sidewalks and there was a recent article that mentioned Kasi Beutel specifically ... google it ... Feb 29 in the Independent.
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COMMENT 290006	Part-time Santa Barbara resident, L...	2012-06-21 09:07 AM
I got my other half ,so I'm doing pretty dog gone good!
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ROGER DODGER	Part-time Santa Barbara resident, L...	2012-06-21 09:05 AM
I used to live in a cardboard box, look at me now!
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COMMENT 290004	The World Visits	2012-06-21 09:02 AM
I had dinner on The World once since a business associate of my husband's owns a few condos on it. Pretty spectacular facilities if you have millions you don't know what to do with.
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FLICKA	Bird Refuge Stench	2012-06-21 09:01 AM
It's the Andre Clark Bird Refuge. Hugennette (sp?) Clark donated it in memory of her sister, Andre, who died young; Clark estate on hilltop.
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COMMENT 290002	Pretty Flowers	2012-06-21 09:01 AM
9716... sorry but you are mistaken and inconsistent. You can anglicize a french word but be consistent and treat the middle syllable "gain" as in rain.... boo-gain-vill-ae. Anglicize it or respect it's french origins but avoid bastardizing it. ~:-)
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COMMENT 290000	A new survey released Wednesday det...	2012-06-21 09:00 AM
863 and 963- Not all non-citizen immigrants are "illegals"... as you call it. People really need more education on immigration issues. There are different types of status. There are non-citizen immigrants with different types of visas (student, work, spouse, fiancee, political refugee, etc.), there are Legal Permanent Residents (who are also non-citizen immigrants), and undocumented immigrants. And the term "illegal" is so outdated... please... it's funny how we label a human being as "illegal" for one law they broke. Whoever hasn't broken a law here... throw the first stone... See?... You're all "illegals"
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COMMENT 289999	Surf's Up	2012-06-21 08:59 AM
He's a classic empty suit.
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COMMENT 289998	Halibut Fishing	2012-06-21 08:57 AM
My son used to snorkel dive with a sling spear at the reef off Mesa Lane. He often came home with halibut. Your best bet is to find a reef. That is where more fish hang out.
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COMMENT 289997P	Hair Down There	2012-06-21 08:57 AM
Geez Louise. And how much is her education costing her parents/taxpayers? Aaack!
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COMMENT 289996P	Beach Bacteria Testing	2012-06-21 08:56 AM
They should check the bacteria levels at the Turd Refuge, be interesting to see the results.
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COMMENT 289995P	Part-time Santa Barbara resident, L...	2012-06-21 08:52 AM
Ripping off people does pay after all, in the short term.
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COMMENT 289994P	Pretty Flowers	2012-06-21 08:51 AM
Lovely, drought tolerant, but oh, those thorns! They make rose thorns look wimpy. Enjoy but watch out!
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COMMENT 289993P	Fresh Fish	2012-06-21 08:46 AM
860- you're talking about kanaloa
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COMMENT 289992	Andree Clark Bird Refuge Eutrophica...	2012-06-21 08:43 AM
Those who complain about the nanny state cannot honestly complain about the city not making the Refuge smell nice ... yet you know that it is the same people who both complain about the nanny state and want to get rid of the mayor and the "libs" on the city council over this.
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COMMENT 289991P	Fresh Fish	2012-06-21 08:41 AM
976 Just adding that discount at the SB Fish Market doesn't apply to "Specials."
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COMMENT 289990	Surf's Up	2012-06-21 08:41 AM
Dear Das, Since there is so much surf in SB during summer, I'm glad you picked June 20 as Surf day... I really hope you're are more informed on other more pressing political info before using taxpayers $$$$
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COMMENT 289989P	Fresh Fish	2012-06-21 08:40 AM
Great info, especially about the forthcoming CSF option, which I'll look into. I always go to SB Fish Market. Last time, they had multiple kinds of salmon, but when I asked what the difference was in terms of flavor, etc.the guy behind the counter didn't know. They also had "farmed" and "sustainably farmed" labels and when I asked the same kid what the deal was with the regular "farmed" vs. "sustainably farmed" in this particular instance, he didn't know that either. My other source for good info is the Shopping Guide from the Monterey Bay Aquarium (available on their website).
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COMMENT 289988	Part-time Santa Barbara resident, L...	2012-06-21 08:35 AM
feeling pretty flush myself. might buy the 91 octane today. yes indeedy.
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COMMENT 289987	Roger Code Red	2012-06-21 08:33 AM
I would have to congratulate the thief for having such good taste!
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COMMENT 289986	Orange Bloom	2012-06-21 08:32 AM
Nice colours.
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COMMENT 289985	Pedestrian Sting	2012-06-21 08:32 AM
There are a lot of bad streets in this city where cars use side streets like mini-freeways but in reality those streets are where families with children live so the risk is higher than a ped may dart into the street. As a driver, even if it is their fault for running out in front of me with no warning, I would still be in mental anguish if I hit someone and they were injured or killed. It would have a long term impact on me, even if I did not suffer physical harm. Sure wish that everyone would just follow the rules!
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ARCHIE	Volunteer Options for Kids	2012-06-21 08:31 AM
I bet residents at retirement homes would love to see a 6 year old. Maybe contact the activities director.
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COMMENT 289983	Should SB follow LA's lead?	2012-06-21 08:30 AM
Absolutely not! Leave these people alone!
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COMMENT 289982	Should SB follow LA's lead?	2012-06-21 08:30 AM
Housing First. Once people have a place, however small, that they can count on to sleep, NOT a temporary shelter, the real problems can be addressed. How did they get on the street and what kept them there? Less expensive to all in $$'s and can save many lost people. We the taxpayers get to choose when we vote. I vote with my $$'s and to rescue, not enable.
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JOELOWPRO	Fresh Fish	2012-06-21 08:28 AM
Kanaloa is the best and priciest!
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ARCHIE	Roger Code Red	2012-06-21 08:27 AM
Hendry's dogs have much better manners.
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COMMENT 289979	Bike Night	2012-06-21 08:26 AM
9753.... there is nothing to indicate these weren't shot last month or at a previous Bike Nite.
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COMMENT 289978	Surf's Up	2012-06-21 08:24 AM
I wonder what's next "Janet Wolf presents Marshmallow day"...once that is passed she'll move on to a committee with Hershey bar day and graham cracker day to see if they can find some way to cross party lines and work together to create...s'mores day. Agreed. Part time.
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RDH	The Longest Day of the Year!	2012-06-21 08:23 AM
Very nice photographic essay with sharp, crisp pictures. I particularly like the shots taken from street-level, an interesting perspective.
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COMMENT 289976	Fresh Fish	2012-06-21 08:16 AM
SB Fish Market in the Harbor. Join their 'club membership' for $10 and forever after get 10% off the price of what you buy. Thus if you like fresh fish, like to support local fishermen, and save money, go to the SB Fish Market. Kanaloa has great fish, always fresh and supports locals, however, harder to park and a little more $$'s. You choose.
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COMMENT 289975	The Covarrubias family is outraged ...	2012-06-21 08:16 AM
Ditto what 289761P said! While I don't wish death on any person, this man was no angel...
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COMMENT 289974P	Obituary for Jerry Bastian	2012-06-21 08:15 AM
Great guy and a great dentist. I remember his meeting me at his office on Labor Day one year when I chipped a tooth. The crowns he did are still going strong. And we always talked about our kids. Haven't had as good a dentist since he retired.
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COMMENT 289973	Hair Down There	2012-06-21 08:14 AM
I can really get into this research!
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COMMENT 289972	Pedestrian Sting	2012-06-21 08:11 AM
We have a "Crosswalk to nowhere" it lands the school children right into someone front yard and if they skirt around out of the neighbor's yard they land in head-on traffic. Who thought THAT was a good idea? I'll post it one day. Mental anguish. It is stressful to run someone over. Both people that I know, the drivers, were in the right and they were still stressed about it for over a year. An elderly man that exited between cars died.
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COMMENT 289971	Congresswoman Lois Capps (D-Santa B...	2012-06-21 08:08 AM
It is long overdue to vote Capps out of office. She has overstayed her welcome and is the prime example of gerrymandering and big government waste. Don't forget to vote this November!
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COMMENT 289970P	Public Library Extends Hours	2012-06-21 08:07 AM
Does anyone know if the Central Library will remain open until 8:00 for First Thursdays? This draws many people into the library and creates lots of good will.
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ARCHIE	Should SB follow LA's lead?	2012-06-21 08:05 AM
Just a question, how do you clean up human beings? Is it like leaves? Other unsightly matter? And what is done once they're gathered? Where do the people with the wherewithall put them?
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SEEDLADY	Congresswoman Lois Capps (D-Santa B...	2012-06-21 08:02 AM
sorry, that a reply to 933
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ARCHIE	Pedestrian Sting	2012-06-21 08:01 AM
I grew up in San Francisco. I remember a patrolcar being stationed at Union Square with a microphone to embarass any wayward pedestrian. "Lady! In the red coat! You're not in the pedestrian crosswalk!" And the lady would cringe with lowered head while making a beeline for the opposite curb. Seems so benign now.
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SEEDLADY	Congresswoman Lois Capps (D-Santa B...	2012-06-21 08:01 AM
914-- certified organically food IS different from conventionally grown. No pesticides, no growth hormone regulators (HUMAN endocrine system interrupters like Round-Up), extra humus is added to soil, correct crop rotations are used to avoid soil depletion, etc.; all practices that conventional ag companies shun as they effect their $$ return to stockholders. Actually the first nationwide organic standards were first fought by, and then corrupted and watered down by Corporate Ag when they saw that they might muscle out the small local growers if they made it difficult (costly) enough to comply with. This new bill seeks to level the playing field and eliminate allowances for using non-organic feed for dairy products (the USDA this year OK'd feeding genetically modified and heavily sprayed alfalfa for organic dairy cattle feed use) and to disallow the use of GMO crops as feed for organic animal products. Corporate Organic Ag has found ways to bend the laws to allow them to subvert the original intent to provide a clean and environmentally sustainable ag product, on order for themselves to make more profit at consumer's expense. VERY interesting information HERE on who owns which of your favorite 'organic' food brands. (hint: many are investment firms, not food producers) https://www.msu.edu/~howardp/organicindustry.html A great place to keep up with these food source issues is The Organic Consumers Association, a non-profit watchdog group. You can subscribe to their free newsletter. Also, the Pesticide Action Network has an e-newsletter that's free. Just Google them both and sign up.
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COMMENT 289965	Hutton Parker Foundation awards $59...	2012-06-21 07:50 AM
Far better to have non-profits giving to non-profits than governments taking tax dollars and handing them out to favored non-proifts for political gain. Hutton-Parker Foundation is a great organization. A big thanks for everything they are doing in this community quietly and with a dignified sense of purpose and civic engagement.
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COMMENT 289964P	Hair Down There	2012-06-21 07:46 AM
947P, absolutely men are doing it! Very few but growing trend. Started with men cyclists and wrestlers shaving to improve their game. My interest is in naming the various aspects ( am in advertising/marketing) For men we have "man-scraping" the "Bro-zilion"...etc... For women, there is even a new trend to shave it and put in little jewels and tattoos..."va-blinga" if you will :) Fun stuff, and fascinating! :)
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COMMENT 289963	A new survey released Wednesday det...	2012-06-21 07:45 AM
863, the numbers were reported but you're right, without using illegal. I read the numbers to say that 1 in 3 fellow Santa Barbarians in an immigrant, and of those folks, approx 1 in 3 is a US citizen. Doing the math... 2 in 3 is not a citizen. I'm not sure that means that ALL of those remaining folks are here "illegally" but it's not a stretch to deduce that. ;-)
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COMMENT 289962	Thursday Traffic	2012-06-21 07:45 AM
Lots of sirens on Cliff Dr near Mesa Lane at 7:35 or so this morning. Anyone know what happened?
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COMMENT 289961	Local strawberry farmers say they c...	2012-06-21 07:44 AM
You may not see a huge price difference in the big grocery stores, but when they have bumper crops like this you will get awesome prices at the local stands.
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COMMENT 289960	The Santa Barbara Bird Refuge has b...	2012-06-21 07:42 AM
Winds very mild and coming slightly out of the north this morning, that's why you didn't smell anything on the 101.
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SBSWEETPEA	Bird Refuge Stench	2012-06-21 07:42 AM
Drove by there yesterday twice once on Cabrillo and once on the freeway. Yuck the smell made me want to gag. I can't imagine wanting to spend any time down in that area. The restaurants must really be suffering a lack of business. Not good for the locals, or the tourist this summer.
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COMMENT 289958	Should SB follow LA's lead?	2012-06-21 07:41 AM
Eliminate funding for the career "HOMELESS ENABLING" individuals and organizations who run the " HOMELESS MAGNET PROGRAMS", and the problem will migrate to a city dumb enough to build more 'magnet' programs. These programs don't solve problems, they just lure the enabled homeless to new locations. Remove the programs and you'll remove the 'HOMELESS TOURISTS' who seek them out soon thereafter.
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COMMENT 289957	Congresswoman Lois Capps (D-Santa B...	2012-06-21 07:40 AM
289951 - I hear ya. I was thinking the same thing when I heard that our esteemed state rep pushed through the "Official Surfing Day" proclamation. Just how much time is wasted on such triviality?
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COMMENT 289956	Pedestrian Sting	2012-06-21 07:38 AM
Commenters: SBPD just did a similar sting back in April, and you voiced all of these exact arguments and concerns back then.
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COMMENT 289955	The Longest Day of the Year!	2012-06-21 07:37 AM
Interestingly, the sun will continue to set later in the day up until around June 28th. So for those late risers who get up after the sun has, their PERCEIVED length of daylight will be the most on June 28th. A geek observation, I know.
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COMMENT 289954	UCSB Is Praised For Diversity	2012-06-21 07:36 AM
This makes me proud to be an alum and a staff member at UCSB!
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COMMENT 289953	Fresh Fish	2012-06-21 07:33 AM
860 is talking about Kanaloa. If you go there, make sure you check if the fish is sustainable,they will sell you fish that's not. I don't understand the comment about staying away from Whole Foods? They tell you with labels right at the fish if it's sustainable or not, and the store has convenient parking and other great products.
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COMMENT 289952	Andree Clark Bird Refuge Eutrophica...	2012-06-21 07:31 AM
Let's have some jet ski races.
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COMMENT 289951	Congresswoman Lois Capps (D-Santa B...	2012-06-21 07:29 AM
People have lost their jobs and the banks have taken their homes from them and this is the crap our representatives are are are trying to put through? Just goes to show just how out of touch these morons really are.
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COMMENT 289950P	Bird Refuge Stench	2012-06-21 07:28 AM
methane? so it's contributing to greenhouse gasses? Why hasn't an agency sued to restore the march?
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COMMENT 289949	Pedestrian Sting	2012-06-21 07:26 AM
Last I saw the police decoy was wearing a bright orange vest that said police. If you see someone like that waiting to cross, I suggest you come to an immediate stop no matter where you are. I'd like to invite the police to come over to the westside along Mission. The speed limit is 25 mph but almost no one goes that slow. There is only one crosswalk at Modoc for the La Cumbre kids to to use to cross Mission, even though Gillespie is supposed to be a "safe street" for the kids to use to get to school. When I'm walking my dogs, crossing Mission is always an adventure.
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COMMENT 289948	What's Next?	2012-06-21 07:25 AM
Koreans are one the fastest growing immigration group in California. Go kimchee. Korea has been an economic miracle in Asia. Much to learn from their work ethics.
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COMMENT 289946	Roger Code Red	2012-06-21 07:22 AM
geez I can't stop laughing' any news about the outlaw bicyclist ?
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COMMENT 289945	The Santa Barbara Bird Refuge has b...	2012-06-21 07:21 AM
Drove by this morning and didn't notice any smell. Maybe the boat approach worked as intended. If so, congrats to the City staff for taking care of that.
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COMMENT 289944	The Longest Day of the Year!	2012-06-21 07:19 AM
Actually, 289939P, in California, yesterday had the longest amount of daylight in the year (by a few seconds), but Happy Solstice anyway.
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COMMENT 289943	Pedestrian Sting	2012-06-21 07:15 AM
I don't think we should be worrying so much about the "slightly illegal" activities of people who are for the most part risking their own neck doing what it is they are doing. If a jaywalker gets hit, chances are only the jaywalker will be hurt. Same is true for a skateboarder in the bike lane. Caveat Peccator. But when it comes to peds legally crossing in crosswalks, drivers need to be aware. And these stings raise awareness.
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COMMENT 289942P	Bike Night	2012-06-21 07:15 AM
yeah, like those gals know how to shift gears
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COMMENT 289941	Scanner Reports 6-20-12	2012-06-21 07:15 AM
602 you obviously don't go to Zaca Lake very often... it's fed by a natural spring and the water is wonderful there, it is SO not a good comparison to what is happening at the bird refuge. How about instead of coming on here and complaining about those of us that are concerned citizens that actually care about our city you find somewhere else to be hostile? That would be nice. Thank you and have a great day!
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SEEDLADY	The World Visits	2012-06-21 07:13 AM
Dan can you describe Wet Wednesday? Does the canoe group ever get up to Morro Bay? A friend of mine crews in a dragon boat and trains there. Have been meaning to get up there some morning to watch them. They compete in sprint races rather than for distance. All Breast Cancer survivors, doing it for physical therapy.
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COMMENT 289939P	The Longest Day of the Year!	2012-06-21 07:11 AM
Today is the longest day of the year. Make it a good one! HAPPY SOLSTICE!
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SEEDLADY	Orange Bloom	2012-06-21 07:09 AM
...long-lived as a cut flower and beloved by florists. They seem gopher proof (from observing my friends' rural gardens) and come in many warm hues. There are dwarf short-stemmed selections, so if you are looking for long cutting stems, be sure to specify when shopping.
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COMMENT 289937	Fresh Fish	2012-06-21 07:09 AM
860 that's some great info, thanks!!!
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COMMENT 289936	Pedestrian Sting	2012-06-21 07:08 AM
One sting at a time... sting drivers today then tomorrow go after jaywalkers then the next day focus on bike riders that run red lights and then please set up stings for all of them at once. It WILL increase revenue and will decrease pedestrian vs car, bike vs car and bike vs pedestrian accidents. It's a win win for all if SBPD can focus on ALL of the issues, that is the only way that real results will be seen! Do it starting now and do it all summer, our city will make a fortune off the tourists because they are BIG offenders, especially downtown where they are turning the wrong way onto our one way streets!!!
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COMMENT 289935	Pedestrian Sting	2012-06-21 07:08 AM
I'd like to see the police set up two video cameras on any busy intersection...let's say Carrillo and Chapala. One video camera is looking at the driver and the other is looking at the license plate. A cop can monitor the drivers remotely and when he sees a driver talking or texting on a cell phone, he hits a save button which permanently records that snippet of video. Then issue the tickets. I would guarantee you that 95% of the tickets would go to women under the age of 25.
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SEEDLADY	Baby Quail	2012-06-21 07:06 AM
Just a caution... ...for you bird feeding edhatters out there--these tiny babies are easily drowned in deep bird watering dishes on the ground--so make sure you never overfill them (it's tempting, as the big birds splash out so much water while bathing) or put large pebbles in the bottom to make it safer for the "Kiddie Pool" crowd. They need a safe exit route to dry land.
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COMMENT 289933	Congresswoman Lois Capps (D-Santa B...	2012-06-21 07:02 AM
That's why I will NEVER pay more money for "organic". Because the term has ALWAYS been vague, WILL ALWAYS be vague, and frankly, organic food is NO DIFFERENT than non-organic food. All just one huge marketing scheme.
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COMMENT 289932	The Longest Day of the Year!	2012-06-21 06:59 AM
Happy first full day of summer!!!
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COMMENT 289931	Santa Barbara County's unemployment...	2012-06-21 06:58 AM
As a mathemetician I always hated the term "unemployment rate". It is not a "rate". It should be "unemployment percentage". If the "unemployment percentage" drops then the "unemployment rate" would be a negative number.
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ROGER DODGER	The Longest Day of the Year!	2012-06-21 06:57 AM
Nice pictures Thank You..
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COMMENT 289928P	Congresswoman Lois Capps (D-Santa B...	2012-06-21 06:55 AM
More rules and regulations will, of course, require more bureaucrats to oversee and enforce. More public sector salaries and pensions for the poor taxpayer to bankroll. This is how Lois intends to cut unemployment. Make the Federal Government bigger. Yes, that is the ticket.
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COMMENT 289927	Doggy Day Care	2012-06-21 06:53 AM
Gi Gi's Flying Dog Ranch is right of the 154 just the SB side of Baseline.
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SEEDLADY	Local strawberry farmers say they c...	2012-06-21 06:52 AM
924--Strawberries reach their peak, as far as fruit production, in the 3rd season; after this productivity declines, so either allow some plants to establish runners for a new generation of bearing plants, or replace 1/2 your bed this summer to renew your bathtub berry farm. Berries are still available in 4- and 6-packs at independent garden centers for those wanting some homegrown berries this summer--they will bear till fall.
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SEEDLADY	Local strawberry farmers say they c...	2012-06-21 06:47 AM
I noticed the Ca Strawberry Board ( the PR arm of the growers assn) has bought sponsorship spots on the local NPR affiliate (KCBX) morning news program, trumpeting their high placement in terms of total ag production. They also make claim to "responsible use of our area's natural resources" and boast of creating thousands of jobs on the Central Coast. Both of these statements stretch and bend the truth without telling the whole story of soil, air, and water pollution, and seasonal low-wage, benefit-poor jobs. I like to eat berries too but try to find organically-grown ones (yes it can be competetively done) as the new chemical permitted as a replacement for Methyl Bromide, Methyl Iodide, is even more toxic and dangerous to local residents and applicator-laborers.
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COMMENT 289924	Local strawberry farmers say they c...	2012-06-21 06:36 AM
I have an old claw foot tub in my yard that I have grown strawberries in for the past three years; this year I can't pick/eat the berries fast enough. I just thought the plants finally matured.
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COMMENT 289923P	The Santa Barbara Bird Refuge has b...	2012-06-21 06:34 AM
Would using a few large water or air pumps to aerate the water be more cost effective than paying city workers to drive boats around?
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COMMENT 289922	Fresh Fish	2012-06-21 06:34 AM
Kanaloa's is by far the best, but you pay for the best too.
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COMMENT 289921P	Tree Help	2012-06-21 06:32 AM
probably European White Birch, a riparian species (needs lots of water to do well) used commonly as a yard tree. Will tolerate the shallow watering of turf. Can be messy from aphid attacks on the foliage (black Sooty Mold which grows on the sticky plant sap they deposit on leaves as a residue of their feeding) The water-seeking roots can also pose problems to sewer and water service lines as well as landscape irrigation pipes. Keep well away from these if possible. Can reach 40 to 60 feet in height in areas of high summer water (Pacific Northwest and East), but in CA, usually to about 25-40ft. Nice fall color with the golden leaves. Bark is brown when new and turns white after about 2 full growing seasons.
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ROGER DODGER	Should SB follow LA's lead?	2012-06-21 06:31 AM
Like I said before they didn't test when they were taking the money. Maybe they should just give it back.
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COMMENT 289919	Fresh Fish	2012-06-21 06:30 AM
All of the above (or below). There is also a new CSF (community supported fishery) starting up on July 1st. You can read about it and sign up online at http://www.communityseafood.com/. We've been participating in the pilot. The fish is available for pickup once a week at Backyard Bowls in La Cumbre and downtown or at Goodland Kitchen in Goleta. It's right from the boats and you'll have access to recipes and cooking tips.
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COMMENT 289918P	Hair Down There	2012-06-21 06:28 AM
When will the Manscaping study be completed?
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COMMENT 289917P	Congresswoman Lois Capps (D-Santa B...	2012-06-21 06:28 AM
So they are going to "protect the integrity of organic produce"??? Anyone who knows anything about these silly laws knows that they are just going to make it harder and more expensive to have your produce certified "organic", and thus making it only viable for huge mega-corp's to sell and distribute "organic" produce. They do this with all industries, not just food. sigh... As for Lois Capps...gimme a break, its election season and she has some competition this year, whoopdedoo...She will still probably win and continue to be a politician and a lousy one at that.
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ROGER DODGER	Andree Clark Bird Refuge Eutrophica...	2012-06-21 06:27 AM
You could fart in public and no one would ever knew who did it..
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COMMENT 289915P	Pretty Flowers	2012-06-21 06:23 AM
en francais, c'est "Boo ganh veeh (tiny 'uh')" the plant named after the Count of Bougainville (Boo gahn Vee). Variety shown is probably 'Barbara Karst', the most popular and hardy of the reddish pinks. Gets huge, has thorns, and can be very messy (dropped bracts) Good nesting place for rats too.
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COMMENT 289914	Congresswoman Lois Capps (D-Santa B...	2012-06-21 06:16 AM
As Raytheon is one of the area's biggest employers, and with plenty of other Defense contractors in the area, let's hope Lois backs increased defense spending on research and development. Trust me, if we keep going down the path we are on you will see massive layoffs at Raytheon et al. Not good for this area.
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ROGER DODGER	Roger Code Red	2012-06-21 06:10 AM
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COMMENT 289912	The Californian Hotel demolition co...	2012-06-21 06:10 AM
I am encouraged that work is finally progressing here. This is the saddest area in SB. Let's hope the current owners don't demolish the hotel then leave it like that for the next 10 years.
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GILBERT	Congresswoman Lois Capps (D-Santa B...	2012-06-21 04:27 AM
Capps seat in Congress has been targeted by American Crossroads and other extremist rightwing attack groups. Please motivate to support her in November.
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ANIMALLISTNER	A mother of one of David Attias's f...	2012-06-21 02:23 AM
PLEASE keep this menice to society locked up. So many people from every aspect of this case, are still very traumatized.
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