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05-18-2013

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A subscriber discusses the positive steps that are being taken in Santa Barbara to combat addiction.
updated 3:00 pm
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Where is the best eggplant parmigiana sandwich in SB?
updated 2:30 pm
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MUSIC: Jenny Schlax hit a local hot spot to see the Phantom Pomps.
updated 2:00 pm
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Santa Ynez Valley resident Bernie Taupin, Elton John's lyricist, was arrested for DUI.
updated 1:30 pm
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The Sheriff's Gang Enforcement Unit worked with other agencies to conduct a gang sweep in the Santa Maria Valley.
updated 1:08 pm
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Astronomy: On May evenings in Santa Barbara, the Milky Way is not prominent in the sky because it is situated around our horizon.
updated 1:00 pm
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We've received several calls from a 702 number. Has anyone else gotten these?
updated 12:37 pm
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Lauren: The Buellton Brew Festival had it all: beer, music, food and beer flavored cupcakes.
updated 12:00 pm
184 2
Elizabeth "Betty" Dolaghan (d. May 10, 2013)
updated 11:39 am
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URBAN HIKE: The Urban Hikers spied an historic water tower right in the heart of Montecito. Even though she's seen better days they think she's pretty darn beautiful.
updated 11:00 am
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Can anyone recommend a good real estate appraiser?
updated 10:17 am
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NON-PROFIT OF THE WEEK: Southern California Artists Painting for the Environment helps raise money to protect open spaces and increase public awareness of environmental and conservation issues.
updated 10:00 am
129 1
My cable seems to be out this morning in the lower Riviera area. Is this the same for others?
updated 9:37 am
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Traffic Accident: 101 southbound near San Ysidro exit. A minivan vs public transit bus, unknown if there are injuries.
updated 9:22 am
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DOG OF THE WEEK: Meet Simone, a lively and loving miniature poodle.
updated 9:00 am
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CAT OF THE WEEK: Meet Pam, the teddy bear look-a-like in search of a home.
updated 9:00 am
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Here is the Daily Edhat newsletter for 05/18/13
updated 6:00 am
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Articles from Daily Newsletter on May 18, 2013 reads comments
The Santa Barbara Eastside, plagued by homeless and criminal activity in recent years, is in line for a national honor for a sweeping cleanup and public safety effort. (05/18/13) 833 24
Newsroom employees at the Santa Barbara News-Press have voted to cut ties with the Teamsters. (05/18/13) 1084 46
Fire Restrictions take effect today, Friday May 17th, in the Los Padres National Forest. (05/18/13) 441 6
Traffic accident on East Cabrillo at Los Patos. Fire and medics responding. (05/18/13) 422 3
A subscriber noticed a few artistic utility boxes. [pics] (05/18/13) 932 14
2 men attempted to lure a teenage female into their vehicle. Police have vehicle pulled over at SilverLeaf and Foster. (05/18/13) 875 add
Another panga boat was discovered at Arroyo Quemada Beach. The boat was abandoned with evidence of marijuana and smuggling found. [pics] (05/18/13) 1475 37
I just heard there was a burglary/break-in at a house on Willowglen (in San Roque) around 2:30 pm. Is there any more information, Roger? (05/18/13) 1429 21
Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Office Detectives are searching for a suspect who stabbed a 44-year-old hotel resident in Carpinteria around 10:15 p.m. last night, May 16th. (05/18/13) 762 14
Do the Amgen support vehicles really need to drive 60 mph on Cliff Drive? (05/18/13) 1411 27
Failure to yield on a subject who is wanted for felony DUI injuries and unlicensed driving. (05/18/13) 817 10
Isla Vista Properties in Limbo: Supervisors mulling over parking lot, empty church, neighborhood clinic (05/18/13) 359 2
Caltrans crews will be performing repairs on Hwy. 101 at Las Positas Road on Friday, May 17. (05/18/13) 259 3
Fritz Olenberger shares his images of the Tour of California Stages 4 and 5. (05/18/13) 540 6
Los Padres firefighters battle the Grand Fire near Frazier Park. (05/18/13) 634 1
Did anyone hear of a jewelry store robbery on Hollister? (05/18/13) 841 15
Noellan M. Bickham (April 22, 1946 - May 10, 2013) (05/18/13) 356 3
Max Rosenberg witnessed the somber event of a soldier coming home in Santa Ana. [pics] (05/18/13) 1171 22
SB News Press throws its "free extra" in my dirveway every week. Why isnt that considered littering? (05/18/13) 1278 50
Housing Experiment Makes Debut: will see if increased density will actually mean affordability. (05/18/13) 807 45
Traffic Accident: vehicle vs pedestrian at Los Carneros and Castillion in Goleta. Fire, medics, and SBSO are responding. (05/18/13) 477 7
Roger has the scanner reports. I want to thank Joan and her daughter for dropping off a working monitor for me to use. (05/18/13) 793 6
Use this thread to share any info about today's commute. Slow? Fast? Accidents? Cool links you use to navigate the morning drive? (05/18/13) 108 1
Here is the Daily Edhat newsletter for 05/17/13 (05/18/13) 212 add

Articles from Daily Newsletter on May 17, 2013 reads comments
Stabbing at Motel 6 near 4200 Via Real. SBSO is on the scene and heading to the room. Fire and medics are staged. (05/17/13) 1283 14
The entire staff of the San Roque branch of Union Bank, formerly Santa Barbara Bank and Trust, has been replaced. (05/17/13) 2822 22
The Goleta Slough is an area where fresh water and ocean water meet, but a sand berm is blocking the natural flow. (05/17/13) 562 13
A reader reports an accident that occurred on Foothill Road today. [pics] (05/17/13) 1483 10
A reader in the San Ynez Valley snapped a photo of the AMGEN Tour zipping by. [pic] (05/17/13) 919 2
A smattering of photos from Lake Los Carneros...[pics] (05/17/13) 896 7
Solstice is off and running now! They have workshop space and they are doing fun events to raise money for Solstice! [pics] (05/17/13) 472 add
My friend's home was burglarized today at 2 pm, on West Junipero. Be vigilant and keep your eyes open -- look out for your neighbors! (05/17/13) 1081 13
Whiskey Richards Dance Permit Suspended (05/17/13) 1310 14
SBPD on a foot pursuit in the downtown area. I think the suspects are detained but not positive. (05/17/13) 781 5
Aquaholic drove up the pass to watch the Amgen Tour riders. [pics] (05/17/13) 1030 22
A Los Angeles-area drug dealer will spend a year in Santa Barbara County Jail after he pleaded guilty to transportation of controlled substances and conspiracy to commit a crime. (05/17/13) 756 7
Does anybody know why the Alpha Thrift stores in Goleta are closed today? (05/17/13) 1589 39
My asphalt driveway needs to be sealed (slurry seal). Any positive recommendations? (05/17/13) 493 5
Dan Seibert watches the cyclists and the CHP from the bluffs at City College. [pics] (05/17/13) 945 4
A subscriber ran into these trailblazers the other day. [pic] (05/17/13) 1100 15
The Amgen Tour of California made a big splash in Santa Barbara on Wednesday! (05/17/13) 695 2
There is brown tap water in Noleta. Does anyone else have this problem today? (05/17/13) 762 10
SBSO is looking for a suicidal man near the tracks at Lookout Par, a train is going through. (05/17/13) 525 8
A woman was mugged near the UCSB campus Thursday. It happened at 11 a.m. on the 6700 block of El Colegio Road. (05/17/13) 1027 12
I found this insect in my garage. Can someone identify it? (05/17/13) 1775 18
A 3 day maintenance project to control erosion and improve drainage on the shoulder of northbound Hwy 101 between Santa Rosa Road and 246 will begin on Monday, May 20. (05/17/13) 179 add
Injury Traffic Accident on Hwy 101 southbound near the Hot Springs off ramp. Engines one and two are responding. (05/17/13) 463 12
An Edhat subscriber witnessed 2 exciting seconds of bike riding on Cliff Drive. [pics] (05/17/13) 1608 17
The summer festivals are gearing up in Santa Barbara. Which one is your favorite? (05/17/13) 1053 32
I've gotten a dozen calls lately from GoGreen that come from an 805 number. How do I get off this call list? (05/17/13) 1465 47
Is there someplace in SB that has 3D printers on display where I can check it out? (05/17/13) 1078 27
The Lompoc Police Department is searching for a missing "at risk" person. (05/17/13) 449 add
Denise Dewire stopped along Casitas Pass to watch the Amgen Tour of California. [pics] (05/17/13) 1449 17
Santa Barbara County's proposed 2013-2014 budget —an $844.5 million operating plan— was released last week. (05/17/13) 220 1
What's up with that house in Summerland next to the railroad tracks on the ocean side and covered in graffiti? (05/17/13) 2085 28
Use this thread to share any info about today's commute. Slow? Fast? Accidents? Cool links you use to navigate the morning drive? (05/17/13) 104 add

Articles from Daily Newsletter on May 16, 2013 reads comments
This afternoon Dan Seibert heard a strange sounding plane buzzing around after the bike race. [pics] (05/16/13) 1956 18
The Santa Barbara Police Department's Combined Communications Center received calls of a gunshot heard and man with a rifle. (05/16/13) 1854 13
A subscriber shares a view of the Refugio Road Fire from his house. [pics] (05/16/13) 2193 21
Vegetation Fire near Highway 246 at Carriage in a vineyard, Full Fire Response. (05/16/13) 941 10
Bike Race: riders coming through in 10 minutes or less, per SBPD. (05/16/13) 1140 11
This is an artist painted utility box in San Luis Obispo with a Message in the Bottle that reads: Please Keep Our Streams Clean. [pics] (05/16/13) 1184 9
Steelhead concerns wrap the Airport, Cities, County, State, and Feds in a coastal conundrum. (05/16/13) 652 9
Gas Pipe Break 2800 Block of State street Full Fire Response.. (05/16/13) 737 7
A UCSB scientist has found that methane emissions across large parts of the U.S. are higher than currently known. (05/16/13) 430 10
I was making salad and my daughter told me to place the lettuce core in water and it will regrow. I did and eight days later I had micro greens. [pic] (05/16/13) 3403 31
I have always been curious about this big cement box structure on the beach a bit south/east of Stearns Wharf. Does anybody know what is inside it? [pic] (05/16/13) 2642 33
Charles Edward "Eddie" Stevens (d. May 11, 2013) (05/16/13) 486 add
A subscriber shares a website showcasing the 2010 salaries of Santa Barbara County Employees. (05/16/13) 2200 30
Controversial proposed gang injunction challenged: Hundreds of people packed city council meeting to speak out. (05/16/13) 1607 51
Has anyone been to Lotusland before? (05/16/13) 1286 41
The City of Santa Barbara expects its retirement costs to increase 33.7 percent by 2020 due to the massive investment losses. (05/16/13) 966 33
Abel Quiroga (05/16/13) 516 add
Roger has the scanner reports. Suspicious male wearing red shorts and a white shirt at Victoria and Olive. They did not say what was suspicious. Maybe it was the shorts. (05/16/13) 1071 14
Use this thread to share any info about today's commute. Slow? Fast? Accidents? Cool links you use to navigate the morning drive? (05/16/13) 130 1

Articles from Daily Newsletter on May 15, 2013 reads comments
Anacapa school to connect via amateur radio with NASA Astronaut Chris Cassidy in orbit. (05/15/13) 703 14
I am looking to replace my interior slab doors and front door (not pre-hung replacement). (05/15/13) 702 13
Details revealed in fatal hit-and-run case: Simon Chavez's toxicology report and narrative of events released. (05/15/13) 2491 28
Report of center divider on fire, northbound Hwy 101 one mile north of Refugio Beach. (05/15/13) 589 4
A Casmalia resident was arrested on drug related charges following an unrelated probation search. [mug] (05/15/13) 1273 6
A Nipomo man suffered a medical emergency on US-101 in Santa Barbara earlier Tuesday morning. (05/15/13) 1057 10
Benjamin Robert Beh (1940 -2013) (05/15/13) 362 add
Santa Barbara County Fire Department reported that two bicyclists were injured after being struck by a vehicle on Harris Grade. [pic] (05/15/13) 1269 5
Defiant Passenger Delays Flight: A man escorted off plane after confrontation with attendant (05/15/13) 2712 17
At 11:35am, Santa Barbara County Fire Department (SBC FD) responded to a reported structure fire, located at 2985 Brinkerhoff Rd. in Los Olivos. [pic] (05/15/13) 582 1
Possible shots fired. Hispanic adult males running with a weapon, possibly a rifle near Taco Bell. (05/15/13) 3982 47
Does anyone know what outdoor event took place at the Red Lion last night? (05/15/13) 1443 13
Two Gang Members Plead Guilty to Eastside Attacks: Michael Cardenas and Augustine Cruz Are Both On the Proposed Gang Injunction List (05/15/13) 1070 12
The Santa Barbara County Fire Department reminds you when you call to request assistance; a vital piece of information is your address. (05/15/13) 432 6
With the recent spate of stabbings and fights it is time to send a message that we will not tolerate crime in our town. What do readers suggest? (05/15/13) 1686 67
The Urban Hikers attended a special Fire Department training exercise. [pics] (05/15/13) 988 12
The Wings of Freedom Tour is visiting Santa Barbara. [pics] (05/15/13) 1090 11
Santa Barbara District Attorney announced that Assembly Bill 65 was approved by the Senate Public Safety Committee with a unanimous vote. (05/15/13) 673 9
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