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Daily Edhat - 10/05/12
updated: Oct 05, 2012, 6:00 AM
ARCHIVED NEWSLETTER – 10/05/12
Today's Weather -
Friday:
Clear in the morning, then partly cloudy. High of 77F. Winds from the WNW at 5 to 20 mph with gusts to 30 mph.
Friday Night:
Partly cloudy. Low of 57F. Winds from the NNW at 10 to 15 mph.
Do You Sudoku? - You can now play the Daily Sudoku on Edhat. How fast can you fill in the
blanks?
October 5, 2012 - Our Town
A subscriber submitted a photo of our lovely waterfront from days gone by.
In the news: A broken water main, a vegetation fire, a hit and run; and one dedicated reader was held hostage in a parking garage by a faulty gate. Read
these stories and more, below.
The CHP is investigating a hit and run accident along Hollister Avenue that left one person with major
injuries, and a teenage driver who appears to be at large.
I'm eligible for a phone upgrade so I called to be sure the iPhone5 was in stock. It's back ordered 4-6
weeks. I call Apple and am told I have to reserve one and there are no promises. What is this all about?
Los Angeles County sheriff's investigators say they have linked the murder of a 20-year-old woman who
was found in 1995 to a missing person case from Central California.
Has anyone had any luck using a rental agency or realtor to find a rental? Have been looking for
several months on craigslist and lately it seems overrun with scams or fake ads.
I've heard that ants can help prevent termite damage. Is this true? Ants are constantly invading our home,
but don't want to kill them if they are really preventing it from being eaten.
A century-old $5 bill is to be auctioned for $300k by a Santa Barbara resident and great-grandson of turn-
of-a-century vice-president, Charles Fairbanks.
This week's ocean water results place Gaviota State Beach and Summerland Beach under the Warning
status, recommending that beach goers stay 50 yards away from creek mouths and storm drains.
A tree fell on power lines sparking a vegetation fire just before one this afternoon. Santa Barbara County
Fire responded to the 2500 block of Highway 154 near Cachuma Lake in the Santa Ynez Valley.
Crave:Come to Your Senses Cocktail
Party - Crave comprises a series of artist-orchestrated, themed meals in
collaboration with Alvaro Castellanos Rojas and Weston Richards of
Spare Parts Guerilla Dining. This series is an innovative form of cultural
outreach and hospitality that results in resonant, cultural experiences.
Sea Shell Association 2012 Wine
Tasting - The Santa Barbara Sea Shell Association would like to invite you to join us
for our 30th Annual Wine Tasting and Yacht Tours fundraising event. The
event will feature local California wines, hors d'oeuvres, desserts and a
silent auction. Guests will enjoy a beautiful sunset in Santa Barbara event
among the finest racing and cruising yachts. (Saturday, October 6, 2012)
Teddy Bear Cancer Foundation
Ball - TEDDY BEAR CANCER FOUNDATION TO HONOR FOUNDER,
KEY SUPPORTERS AT 10th ANNIVERSARY BALL SATURDAY
(Saturday, October 6, 2012)
epicure.sb: As Seen on TV -
Meet and eat with some of Santa Barbara's celebrity chefs who have been featured on popular Food Network series Cupcake Wars and Diners, Drive-Ins and
Dives, alongside KEYT's locally produced cooking series, The Inn Crowd with Chef Budi Kazali. Afterward enjoy the evening's tastiest portion—a reception in
the Lobero Courtyard with each restaurant and beverages from Figueroa Mountain Brewing Co., Oreana Winery and Carr Winery. (Tuesday, October 9, 2012)
Taste of Hope - Join Peoples'
Self-Help Housing for the 3rd Annual Central Coast Taste of Hope on Sunday, Oct. 14, 2012 from 2:00 5:00 p.m. in the outdoor courtyard of the
beautiful Santa Barbara Historical Museum, 136 E. De la Guerra Street, Santa Barbara (Sunday, October 14, 2012)
Genesis West Presents: Endgame!
- Opening Night is October 12th! The show runs until October 27th on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at
8pm. Located in McDermott-Crockett and Associates Mortuary on 2020 Chapala Street. (Saturday, October 27, 2012)