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Lookout Fire - Brush Fire near the 154 and Painted Cave. 2500 San Marcos Pass Road, smoke showing calling in the choppers. UPDATED:
with 3:30 p.m. photo. [pics]
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Fire Near Cold Springs Trail - County Fire is reporting a possible brush fire near the Cold Springs Trail, Hot Springs and Mountain Drive.
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Goleta Shakes - I just experienced 3 bouts of rattling windows here in Goleta at 9:30 am. Seemed like pressure waves,
definitely not an earthquake. Anyone know the cause?
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FBI on Gardent St - What's happening at 1724 Garden Street? The house is surrounded by crime scene tape and observed
FBI agents on the scene.
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Fires Along 101 - Multiple veg. fires along 101-Fairview area. Lanes closed on 101 - just starting
to open-up. Watch for fire crews. Updated with news link and photo. [pics]
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Wake Up Call - What's with the train engineer who honked continuously all the way
through Goleta and Santa Barbara at 6:30 this morning?
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What's Up (In the Sky)? - My wife says she saw two large planes (747s possibly) flyover Santa Barbara at high altitude with at least six escort planes around 2:00 PM today.
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Haskells - Any news about the body that was discovered off Haskells Beach, Goleta, Bacarra?
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Tuesday Police Cruise - It's Tuesday afternoon and we've seen so many cop cars cruising around in the area of Chapala and Ortega
Streets. Does anyone know what's going on?
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Trader Joes Police - What was the police action in the Trader Joes on Milpas store all about?
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Bright Flash - Did anyone see the bright flash of light this morning? Happened around 6:23am and it was like lightening,
lit up the whole sky.
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Possible Earthquake - Did anyone in the Bel Air Knolls area feel an earthquake at about 5:22pm?
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Possible Earthquake? - Hey, was that an earthquake? It shook my house in Mission Canyon.
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Pascucci Renovation? - What's going on with Pascucci downtown? So popular but closed for lunch
the last 2 months with unusual ducts coming out the front door.
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Shhhh! - What is up with people using Starbucks and Panera Bread as their personal library?
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Loud Boom Causes Concern - Did anyone else feel/hear a really loud boom downtown around 1:50p today? I thought it might have been an earthquake?
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154/La Cumbre Sirens - UPDATE: There was a code 1144, fatality, on Jesusita Trail. Heard multiple sirens and copter in the area of 154 / La
Cumbre. What is going on?
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And Six Makes a Dozen - A reader was curious about the half dozen cops checking out a family camp out at the beach today.[pic]
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Tinted Windows - I got a fix it ticket yesterday for having tinted windows on the drivers and passengers side windows. Most
of the cars I see are lightly tinted? What is up?
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Helicopter Search - Police helicopter searching above Ellwood area along with sheriffs at
Pacific Oaks and Cannon Green.
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European Exposure - Mid-morning I was walking about 1.5 mile south of the entrance to
Hendry's beach and passed a women walking sans top. What is the law here?
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Turnpike Accident - Looking for the the person who caused the accident on the 101 freeway yesterday past Turnpike. Does
anybody know anything?
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Bacara Party - Anyone know what was going on at Bacara last night? A rather loud band performing kept us up until
11:00.
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Free Electricity - On Sunday night my husband and I walked by the backside of Central Library and saw eight or nine
vagrants with their laptops and mobile phones were huddled around three electrical outlets.
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What's Going On at More Mesa? - Does anyone know what is going on off the coast of More Mesa? There's
a giant dark spot in the ocean we've been watching all day.
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Log Cabin - Does anyone know the story behind the log cabin at 1121 De La Vina? It's the only real log cabin in Santa
Barbara, and the fact that it's in the middle of downtown makes it especially curious. [pic]
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Padaro Lane Exit - Yesterday morning 9-4-12 at 7:45 am, there were several CHP vehicles, doors open, guns drawn pointing
at a man with his hand held high emerging from a vehicle at Padaro Lane Exit. What happened?
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Cox Internet Down - Cox Internet has been down since 10:00 a.m. today on the Mesa near Shoreline Park.
Anywhere else?
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Cliff Drive Photographer - What's the deal with the middle aged gentleman that has been taking pictures of motorists on the corner of
Flora Vista and Cliff Drive?
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Roger Code Red - A Vegetation Fire broke out on the 101 South Bound just North of Glen Annie. Full Fire Response. Subscriber photo. [pic]
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Pink House Ruckus - There are cops all over a pink house on Paseo del Refugio on the south side of the street near Peabody
school. Any information?
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Police at Lynda.com - What is going on near the Lynda.com parking lot? There are a ton of Police and a SB County Sheriff truck,
but nothing seems to be blocked off - does anyone know?
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Rocky Nook Park Fanciness - An unusual sighting Monday morning at Rocky Nook Park: A fireplace facade flanked by two comfy chairs,
crystal chandeliers hanging from tree branches, and some church pews. What's up?
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What's this racket? - My husband and I have been hearing an irritating noise in our neighborhood that is driving us crazy and I
wonder if Edhatters can help us identify it?
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Vandenberg Shark Attack - A subscriber is curious if anyone has heard about a recent shark attack at Surf Beach at Vandenberg?
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Where's the Beef? - We're in Goleta and a guy with a U.S. Beef insignia on his polo shirt just banged on the door, said he was
on his way back to San Diego but had steaks and fish and would we like to buy some?
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SBSO Involved in Search - SBSO is involved in a search for 3 suspects involved in an auto theft case. The
subjects were in a van at 945 Ward Drive lifting plates from other cars. UPDATED with photo. [pic]
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Ventura Fire - Traffic on the 101 is at a complete halt in Ventura by the 33. Does anyone have any information on the
fire? [pic]
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- A reader is wondering if anyone got a scary reverse 911 call today in Goleta, and knows what it's about.
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Death on the Tracks - A reader reports there has been a train vs pedestrian fatality at Olive Mill and Channel Dr.
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Bikezz - Does anyone know the deal with the new biker-looking bar where Sharkeez used to be on lower State
Street?
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Activity at Hangar 1 - Lots of limos at Hangar 1 right now, K9 units, flight schools had to move all their planes.
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Unknown Police Actitvy - There is unknown police activity on Encina Way in Goleta. A command post is set up
on Calle Real. Sheriff setting up a perimeter.
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Roadside School - I just came upon this scene on Cabrillo Blvd. at 11:45 AM on Tuesday Sept. 4th. It seemed the group was
studying the geology of the cliff underneath the SBCC campus, directly across from the harbor. [pic]
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Aberdeen Commotion - 7 cop cars, fire truck and ambulance on Aberdeen, at least one of the cops loaded up a rifle. Does anybody
know what's up and should neighbors be concerned?
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Morbid Curiosity - Just wondering if anyone knows what's going on at the Grace Lutheran Church parking lot on upper State?
There were 3 or 4 sheriff's cars, a coroner's van and a dead body being rolled out as I passed by.
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Missing The Target - I'm just wondering why we can't get a Target here in Santa Barbara but we can put a 99 cent store on
State St?
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101 Southbound Traffic - What's going on at the State St off ramp on the 101? Tons of fire and ambulance.
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- The cops are making a perimeter on Victoria and Anapamu.
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Lake Casitas - Does anyone know what's going on at Lake Casitas? We saw Bearcat and a dozen undercover units as well
as SWAT.
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Apache Helicopters - I've been seeing two apache helicopters flying over Santa Barbara today. Does anyone know what's going
on?
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Stolen Chairs - The Solstice parade kicked off with a bang, but others were less than excited when their chairs were stolen.
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Mesa Post Office Closed - The Mesa Post Office has closed! I just went to deliver a package and was greeted by a sign saying that it is
permanently closed.
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Police Presence on the Mesa - I want to know what's going on the Mesa. There have been police cars prowling since last night and now there are two police helicopters circling.
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VIP at SBA - Lots of private jets flying into Santa Barbara airport
today. Anyone know what's going on?
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Isla Vista Stabbing - I received a reverse 911 text from the UCSB emergency services last night at 2:58AM stating that 3 victims
were stabbed in Isla Vista. Does anyone else have more details?
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IV Renting - Is anyone else curious about the new luxury apartments in Isla Vista?
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101 Traffic Accident - What's going on off Salinas Street on the 101? There's a ton of traffic and it looks like a crane rollover?
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Goleta Stench - What is going on with the scent out here in Goleta? The stench of sulphur is so strong it almost knocked
me off my feet near the corner of Los Carneros and Hollister.
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Exploding Porsche - Anyone have the story on the porsche that went up in flames on Sycamore Canyon Road at Barker Pass this evening?
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Black Out - Just had a 10 minute blackout on the upper east side, from about Sola and Garden, northeast to who knows.
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5th Street in Solvang - Does anyone know why there are cops with rifles drawn on Fifth Street in Solvang? [pics]
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Report of Fight - Franklin Center, six or seven subjects with shovels and pitch forks heading toward
the library, SBPD Responding.
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Buzz Off Buddy! - I live on the upper west side and walked my dogs on the Wilcox for two hours. A small
white plane has been flying low, and loud, back and forth over the area.
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Copter Activity - There is a lot of helicopter activity around 101, 154, and Foothill. What is up?
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SB Bullfight - A subscriber is curious about the upcoming bullfight taking place at Earl Warren Show Grounds. [pic]
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HWY 154 Drama - A reader witnessed a drama unfolding on Highway 154 and wonders if anyone knows what's happening?
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UFO Sighting? - A subscriber saw something interesting in the sky. Could it be a UFO?
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Door 2 Door Cox Survey? - There's a guy going door to door in my neighborhood. He said he's from Cox doing a survey, what's up?
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Power Out - Power just went out..smoke up in the air in the distance..fire engines on their
way..anyone know whats going on???
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Missing Cats - I live on the upper east side, near Alice Keck Park. In the last couple of weeks, I have noticed a lot of
'missing cat' signs in my neighborhood.
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SBPD Activity - What's going on at the Cliff House Apartments in the 1000 block of Cliff Drive? I just drove by at 4:13 p.m.
and there are at least 6 PD cruisers plus 1 unmarked.
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Building Color Restrictions - SB has imposed strict color codes for a residence and business. How is it that the corner of Anacapa and
Gutierrez is allowed to have black plastic "wrap" around their building?
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Flying Low in the Friendly Sky - Low flying plane today with military jet following. Does anyone know what this was and what was going on?
I was up on West Camino and the plane and jet were flying almost level.
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Police Action - Anybody know what's up on Paseo del Descanso between Alamar and Vista de la Cumbre? Saw
unmarked police car and two cuffed fellows on the ground. Neighhbors are concerned.
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Incident on the Wharf - Today a Harbor Patrol truck came tearing east on Cabrillo and went onto the wharf. This
was followed by a Fire Truck and an ambulance. Anyone know what happened?
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C'est What? - Can anyone confirm or deny what I've heard: That C'est Cheese, the cheese shop at Canon Perdido and Santa Barbara streets, is either moving into the Our Daily Bread space...
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The Birds - Has anyone noticed an extreme abundance of crows in the area of the Mentor Complex (Hollister and
Patterson area) all the way out to Ralph's?
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Is it oil? - I saw this in the harbor this morning. Is it from an oil spill? [pic]
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What was that? - At 11:56 AM, my ears popped and my house rumbled. Was there an earthquake or supersonic jet, or
something?
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Traffic Jams - Traffic starts getting bad on the 101 South at 4pm. It doenst clear until after 6:30. Getting home to
Summerland/Montecito has become a real chore. What's the real story behind our traffic nightmares?
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Biden - Lot's of readers wondering about all the activity around VP Biden's visit to SB this evening.
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SB's New Airport - I met a friend at the new airport yesterday and was saddened to see what has replaced our precious old
one. How does everyone else feel about our new airport?
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Flash! - We saw a very bright white flash in the western sky at 8:44 PM tonight, Monday, here in Goleta.
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Castillo Underpass - What is up with the Castillo St. underpass? Those pot holes are extremely unsafe and they're never filled.
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Get To The Chopper! - Whats up with all the helicopters circling downtown SB for hours?
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Cota St. Block - What is going on near Cota St? There are police cars blocking off the streets for what
looks like a march of some kind.
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Refugio Road Closed - Refugio Road is closed and the County of Santa Barbara is unable to provide an explanation. Anyone know
what's up?
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Helicopter Circling Bel Air Knolls Area - Anyone know why a helicopter was circling a large area near Bel Air Knolls last night around 11:30 pm?
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Alma Rosa Winery - The Alma Rose Winery is going out of business? That's a shame, I love their wines. Does anyone know if
they are selling their inventory or looking for a buyer?
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Mountain Fire? - Was there a large fire in the mountains midnight Wednesday? I am seeing a large, shape-shifting burning
light and what looks to be a line of cops/ firetrucks.
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154 Copters - Last night there were helicopters flying over the top of highway 154? Does anyone know what happened?
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Noisy Cars Near Mission - I live just off Mission near the freeway - all morning there has been tons of cars honking. What the heck is up?
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SB Bank and Trust Closed Down? - A friend noticed that the Santa Barbara Bank and Trust at the Mesa Center was closed with the ATM and doors taped shut. Does anyone know about this?
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IV Police - I just saw three police cars converge on Friendship Manor Senior Living in Isla Vista at high speed. What's
up?
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Goleta Power Outage - Big power outage in Goleta at Los Carneros and Hollister area in business park area, at least right now. What is going
on? How long will it take for power to come back on?
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Labor Dispute on Hollister and Patterson - What's up on Hollister and Patterson? There's a big sign publicizing a labor dispute.
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Calle Real Intersection - Something is happening at Calle Real and Las Positas. There are fire trucks, motorcycles, and cops blocking
off the street and directing traffic elsewhere. Does anyone know what happened?
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Another Pedestrian versus Vehicle - I just heard about another pedestrian or bicyclist being hit by a car near Walnut Lane this morning. Did
anyone else hear about this?
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Diaper Doody - People are carelessly dumping diapers in the downtown parking facility of Santa Barbara. Am I being silly in
thinking that this is hazardous waste?
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Radio For Sale - According to the FCC website 9/5/12, KRUZ 97.5 will be sold to Education Media Foundation which
operates Christian radio stations.
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Hendry's Beach Parking Lot - Tried to go to Hendry's beach around 4:45-5:00 yesterday evening and it was a mess! Cars piled up and down
the parking lot and a string of movie trailers and vans.
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Parked Truck - There has been a large white truck parked on Santa Barbara Street directly behind the courthouse for days.
Its front wheel juts out into the traffic lane. Is this truck exempt from the 72-hour ordinance?
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Ojai Fire Plume - A subscriber reports a fire plume above ojai. Driving home they saw this large
plume of smoke. Not sure exactly where it's coming from. [pic]
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What's Up? - Does anyone know what happened yesterday around 1:00pm on Milpas St. in front of Trader Joe's? I drove by and saw a few police cars with some yellow tap.
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What's Burning? - A reader took a picture from El Cielito of the Foothill Road fire Roger reported.[pic]
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Possible Fire Above Goleta - Looks like there's fire up above Goleta. Anyone have more information on this?
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Planes and Helicopters Over Olive Street - Whats up with all the planes and helicopters flying over? I'm at top of Olive
Street and it sounds like something's going on !
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Carpinteria Homeless - What's with the growing homeless in Carpinteria? I've lived here for over a year and haven't seen a single
one, and now there are two that hang out on Linden, shopping carts and all.
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Fire Hydrant Hook-Up - The SBFD hooked up to the hydrant outside my work blocking entrance to our business and
proceeded to spray the street with water for several minutes, anyone have an idea why?
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