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Spelling and Grammar - The difference between "your" and "you're" can be quite confusing. Luckily John Dell is here to teach us
some simple solutions to grammatical errors.
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Camino Cielo Shooting Range - A subscriber stumbles across the Camino Cielo shooting range and the trash that has accumulated.
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Whole Foods Employees Smoking On Hitchcock - A reader finds the litter and pollution from Whole Foods' employee's cigarette breaks irritating.
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Capps Affirms Prop 8 is Unconstitutional - Today Congresswoman Lois Capps applauded the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit's 2-1 opinion upholding that Prop 8 is unconstitutional.
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Opinons on Smart Meters - Any opinions on the new Southern California Edison Smart Meters?
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Solutions for Neighborhood Problems with Cottage - Dana Schorr recently wrote a letter of complaint to the City Council regarding the issues many are having with Cottage Hospital. Now she shares a letter of solutions.
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Chick-fil-A - Santa Barbara Mayor, Helene Schneider, shares her thoughts regarding the Chick-fil-A controversy.
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Delaying Tactics - A subscriber is hoping to rally SCE consumers to just say NO to smart meters. [pic]
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The SBPD and the Sting - A reader shares their views on recent sting operations conducted by S.B.P.D.
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Smart Meters - A subscriber discusses what the recent smart meters are capable of.
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Noise Goes Both Ways - A subscriber responds to the earlier Op-Ed regarding noise complaints and describes how noise
complaints go both ways.
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Westar Project - A subscriber is informing the community about a new housing development near Storke and Hollister.
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Save the Trees - The Isla Vista Recreation and Parks Department is in the process of cutting down every single Eucalyptis
tree in every park in town, writes Kelly Ann Pritchard. Help, please!
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99 cent deals? - A 99 cent store is coming to State Street but some people are apprehensive. [pic]
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Goleta Office Buildings - Does anyone else think building another office building on Hollister and Los Carneros
is excessive? There is open office space all over Goleta.
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An Assist Toward Justice - A reader wants to know if there is a group or organization that helps
families when the Sheriff's Office and DA refuse to do their job.
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The Climbing Tree - An Edhat subscriber expresses her feelings towards the Parks Department trimming trees on the Wilcox
Property.
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Search and Rescue Costs - A subscriber shares their point of view on the cost of Santa Barbara Search and Rescue efforts.
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Frank Hotchkiss Takes a Stand - Frank Hotchkiss wants you to know where he stands on Mayor Schneider's proposed ballot measures.
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Direction of California - Based on the course our lawmakers are taking, we are running out of opportunities
to turn the SS California away from waters that will surely sink us.
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The Bridge as We Know It - Montgomery Miller shares some of the last images taken of the Cold Spring Bridge before this week's construction and gives his take on the controversy of it all.
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Das Williams on SB1530 - Das Williams writes in his explanation of the SB 1530 vote in an Edhat exclusive.
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Earth Friendly Lights - How do Edhatters dispose of their dead "earth-friendly" light bulbs?
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$200,000 Federal Grant to Santa Barbara City FD - Lois Cappps announced that the SBC Fire Department has received a $193,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program.
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Leadbetter Beach, The Fair-Haired Stepchild - Montgomery Miller wrote an email to Lois Capps about Leadbetter Beach and tourism. He would like to share it with readers for their comments and responses.
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Montecito Creek on East Valley Road - Citizens pay for rescuing steelhead and pumping water into dewatered hot springs
creek while water company lies about how much water they are diverting. [pics]
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Capps Highlights Health Reform Benefits for Locals - Ahead of the new health care reform law's two year anniversary, Lois Capps highlighted benefits to women in California's 23rd Congressional District.
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Noise at the Bowl - In a town where cops can ticket you for excessive noise if they hear your car stereo from across the street,
how can it possibly be justified for a live concert to be so loud?
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Tin Cup for Adult Ed? - A subscriber discusses the pink slips and funding for SBCC Adult Ed classes.
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Crosswalk Crossness - The recent police crosswalk stings don't seem to have had much of an effect, at
least not at the Alan Road crosswalk on Cliff Drive.
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It's All About Public Safety - Santa Barbara District Attorney Joyce Dudley writes about public safety in our local community.
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Another Blow to the Poorest Amongst Us - A reader reports that much needed funding for the Santa Barbara Neighborhood Clinics' mental health programs have been cut.
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Painted Cave Fire Recap - A local firefighter sheds some light on the history of the Painted Cave Fire.
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$1 Million to Support Homeless Veterans on Coast - Lois Capps announced that public housing authorities on the Central Coast have been awarded nearly $1 million to supply permanent housing for homeless veterans in the Tri-Counties.
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Capps Works to Protect Coastal Waters - Today, Congresswoman Lois Capps (CA-23) worked to protect sensitive coastal waters off the South and Central Coast from new offshore drilling.
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Bemoaning the Waste of Unwanted Furniture - On a morning walk, a subscriber noticed unwanted furniture being wasted. Do readers have any suggestions on how to change the system?
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Pedestrian Right of Way - Pedestrians, watch your back if you try to cross with the "Walk" signal at the
Calle Real and La Cumbre stoplight.
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Lois Capps' Campaign on Abel Maldonado - Jeff Millman, Lois Capps' campaign spokesperson, has released a statement about Abel Maldonado.
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Watch Out Before You Get Out - A reader wonders why people are so careless getting out of their parked cars.
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Kirsten Dunst as a Bridesmaid - Richard Mineards reports on actress Kirsten Dunst in Santa Barbara last weekend as a
bridesmaid.
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Mayor Statement on Babatunde Folayemi - Santa Barbara Mayor Helene Schneider issued the following statement upon hearing
the news of the passing of Babatunde Folayemi.
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Letter to City Council: Cottage Hospital Review - Dana Schorr attended the public meeting on Cottage Hospital and responds with an open letter to the Mayor and City Council.
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Save Public Tennis at Las Positas! - A subscriber encourages citizens to support the effort to save the Las Positas Public Tennis Courts.
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Bird Refuge Stench - It is becoming apparent that this is going to be a really bad year for the bird refuge because it's only June
and it already smells really bad. If we all start emailing and calling, then maybe something will happen.
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CAC of SB Awarded $5.2 Million Grant - Today Congresswoman Lois Capps announced that the Community Action Commission of Santa Barbara has been awarded a nearly $5.2 million grant.
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Fairview Closure - An Edhatter brings up concerns of the Fairview Exit closure submitted by Caltrans.
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Financial Elder Abuse - District Attorney Joyce Dudley warns the community of new financial scams against the senior population.
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Wait a Minute - A thread about renaming the Santa Barbara Airport terminal brings to mind another local naming incident -- one that seems to have been done quickly and quietly.
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Suicide Barriers Finished on Cold Springs Bridge - After more than five years of discussion and debate, suicide prevention barriers have been finished on the Cold Springs Arch Bridge.
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MADD 32 Years Later - Ann Ostrowsky offers an account of her 32 year battle against drunk drivers in
light of the recent DUI tragedy.
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Missed The Target - Rodenticide exposure is becoming a nuisance not just to the poison's intended victims, but also to apex
predators.
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AMGEN Caifornia Coast Classic Bicycle Tour - Marie Mancilla reminds us that the AMGEN Caifornia Coast Classic Bicycle Tour is coming through Santa Barbara tomorrow and hopes there will be lots of pictures shared on Edhat.
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Santa Barbara - Athens of America - A subscriber thinks Santa Barbara is very much like the "the 21st Century improved
version of 'Athens of America.'" And here's why.
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Voters Beware! - A subscriber shares their opinion regarding tomorrow's vote by the San Ynez High School Board to approve Superintendent Paul Turnbull's contract.
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Creative Sand - An Edhatter shares how he was able to persevere through his own creative work in the sand. [pics]
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Entrepreneurial Training Improvement Act of 2012 - Lois Capps introduced legislation to help increase the availability of self-employment training programs for local entrepreneurs and small businesses.
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Capps Highlights Health Benefits for Young People - Ahead of the new health care reform law's two year anniversary, Lois Capps highlighted benefits from the law for young people on the Central Coast.
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Toro Canyon Park - A subscriber expresses their views on Toro Park Canyon and the employment of park rangers in SB County.
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Closure Ordinance - On February 1st and 2nd district Santa Barbara County Planning Commission is
scheduled for a hearing on the Closure Ordinance for Mobile Home Parks.
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Oh-hi-Oh - A subscriber compares her recent stay in Ohio to Santa Barbara.
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Clear the Air - Barbie Deutsch would like to clarify information regarding Abel Maldonado, Chris Mitchum, and Lois Capps.
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SBCC & School Districts Promote Success - Dr. Jack Friedlander, SBCC Acting Superintendent/President, has written an editorial piece about a new collaboration between the college and the K-12 school districts.
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In Vietnam, Close Encounters of the Snake Kind - Ken Williams wrote a narrative about his experience in the Vietnam War and his close encounters with the snake kind. Read about it here.
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Ohh the Olympics - An Edhat subscriber discusses why she is an official Olympic junkie.
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Moving Damages - A subscriber is currently seeking advice from Edhat readers regarding damages caused by a moving company.
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Memorial Service - A subscriber reports that residents of Santa Barbara may notice some unusual sights and sounds in the
foothills above the San Roque neighborhood.
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Capps Statement on Earth Day - Today, Congresswoman Lois Capps (CA-23) released a statement in recognition of Earth Day, which falls on Sunday, April 22.
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Central Coast Harbor Dredging Projects - Congresswoman Lois Capps hailed the passage of a bipartisan measure based on legislation she helped introduce last year to keep our harbors dredged.
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Citrus Greening - Have you noticed in the past few years citrus trees that have a funky disfiguring leaf disease that happens on new growth? Rose Keppler discusses "Citrus Greening."
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Capps Statement on the Passing of Selma Rubin - Today Congresswoman Lois Capps (CA-23) released a statement in response to the passing of Selma Rubin.
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Capps to Discuss Ag in SBC - Tomorrow Lois Capps meets with the UC Cooperative Extension Service staff in Santa Maria to discuss how ag in SBC has benefited from federal Farm Bill programs.
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Catalytic Theft - Dan Seibert discusses some concerns about a catalytic converter thief on the run.
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Connell Announces She Will Not Seek Re-Election - Margaret Connell announced that she will not seek re-election to the Goleta City Council this November.
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Lakey's Adventures Down Under - Lakey Peterson's mom shares stories from her daughter's surfing tour. [pics]
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Mandated Reporters - Santa Barbara District Attorney Joyce Dudley has released a statement explaining who mandated reporters
are and what roles they must fulfill.
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Goodland Coalition Signature Drive - The Goodland Coalition announced a signature drive to place the Goleta Heritage
Farmlands Initiative on the November 2012 ballot.
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America's Underwater Treasures Celebrate 40 Years - Forty years ago this week, Congress passed the Marine Protection, Research and Sanctuaries Act of 1972, later named the National Marine Sanctuaries Act, and established National Marine Sanctuary System.
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Chromatic Gate Restoration - The SBC Arts Commission is pleased to announce significant progress in its efforts to raise necessary funding to restore the Chromatic Gate.
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Statement on Babatunde Folayemi - Today, Congresswoman Lois Capps (CA-23) released the following statement in response to the passing of Babatunde Folayemi.
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The Brown Pelican Crisis - A combination of a good breeding season and low fish numbers are really hurting the juvenile Brown
Pelican population all over California, and especially here in Santa Barbara County.
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New Currency - At a time when the federal and state governments are failing all segments of education in terms of their lack of adequate funding, SBCC will not fail its students.
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Capps Encourages Students to Enter Art Competition - Congresswoman Lois Capps (CA-23) is inviting local high school students to submit art pieces for the annual Congressional Art competition.
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Memories at the Angler Center - Boyd Grant shares some of his favorite memories from his time at the Angler Center.
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San Marcos Madrigals Sing to Victory - Spring is in the air, meaning the San Marcos High School Vocal Department is receiving rave reviews during the spring music festival season.[pic]
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SB Channelkeeper Settles Lawsuit with the City - SB Channelkeeper announced today that it has signed an agreement with the City of Santa Barbara to settle the lawsuit it filed against the City last year.
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Funds to Improve State Growth and Transportation - The CA Transportation Commission has allocated $253 million in new funding to 30 projects that will improve the state's transportation system, including areas on SLO and SB.
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Critical Funding Allocated For Flood Protection - Congresswoman Capps announced that $6.089 million in federal funding will be used to complete construction of an additional section of the Santa Maria River Levee.
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