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Patchy fog before 11am. Otherwise, cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 69. Light and variable wind becoming
southwest 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon. Sunday Night: A chance of drizzle after 11pm. Increasing clouds, with a low around 58. West southwest wind 5
to 10 mph becoming light and variable in the evening.
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October 7, 2012 - Another Day, Another Sunset
At the top of the news, we would like to thank all you Edhat supporters who generously responded to Peter Sklar's letter last
week. Subscribers renewed memberships, paid for new memberships, even sent us money just because. We would also like to thank the people who
offered to volunteer their time for computer work, site monitoring, writing, and dog walking. Wow! It is so nice to know there are so many kind people
out there. And it is especially nice that they are our friends.
A couple of things: Roger, we are not threatening to shut down Edhat. We just need resources to clean up and maintain the
software that was created over nine years ago and has been a bit ignored in favor of our having the single focus of building the best community
website in the world. We're trying to make sure to build a sustainable model that will keep us going into the future. Another thing; we got some jabs for
having Edhats in other communities. A couple of years ago we thought we could expand into other areas without increasing our costs. That much was
true. Our Super Duper software and our Super Duper dedicated staff are able to run multiple websites without pushing the budget. But we chose not to
spend the time and energy necessary to build readership and sell advertising in those other areas. Maybe someday. But for now, their pretty pictures
sit on our front page.
One more thing. If there's blood in the water, the sharks will come. Evidently, members of other local media outlets read
Edhat! And to them we would like to paraphrase Mark Twain and say that rumors of our demise have been greatly exaggerated.
So once again, thank you for your support. Because of you, we hope to be around for a long time.
The Dog of the Week this week is JoJo, who could just be that special someone in your life; the Cat of the Week is Cleo, the
dancing kitty. The Urban Hikers set out to find re-purposed gas stations; Marc Liberts brings us Pinot Part II. The Contest this week involves a slice of
pizza, and Edda took the week off to perform some court appointed community service. She'll be back next week.
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CONTEST: Once again, what is the price of a pizza slice in town? |
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Did you correctly guess the Sunday/Wednesday Where Is It Photo challenge? Click here to find out. |
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URBAN HIKE: With the sudden spike in
gas prices the Urban Hikers pay homage to
"repurposed" service stations. Today
most of the area's old service station buildings serve other purposes, like a rug store, restaurants, a dry
cleaner, a locksmith and more. |
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WINE: Marc Liberts shares Episode 2 in his
debate of Pinot Noir, California versus Oregon.
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CAT OF THE WEEK: Meet Cleo, the dancing kitty. |
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DOG OF THE WEEK: Meet JoJo, the lovable foster dog that is up for
adoption. |
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Here is the Daily Edhat newsletter for 10/06/12 |
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Command Post Turnpike and Hollister numerous subjects in area hiding in backyards. |
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One suspect is in critical condition today following an officer involved shooting that occurred early
Saturday morning after Santa Barbara Sheriff Deputies responded to a call for shots fired. |
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SBSO on scene with 2 Detained not sure where but responded Code 3 possible gang involvment. |
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Assault Victim Down State and Ortega City PD, Fire, medics responding.. |
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We're making Edhat better based on your suggestions. Click here to read about our new comment rating
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There's something magical about the Goleta Pier. [pic] |
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A subscriber shows off photos from a Chumash Pow-Wow at the Live Oak Campgrounds. [pics] |
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A subscriber has submitted an 1898 commercial map of Santa Barbara showcasing Asian-styled
architecture. |
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The stakes have been set in the battle over the wealth of copper heiress Huguette Clark. One of her
properties includes an $84.5 million beachfront Santa Barbara property. |
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Robbery 222 North Milpas Just heard it and all I know thus far. |
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Is there a fire or something on the Mesa? Lots of sirens a few moments ago heading up Carrillo Hill. |
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A subscriber saw a variety of mushrooms on a morning walk. [pics] |
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Perfect race temperatures and a warm Danish community greeted the elite Men's Mile field toeing the line
at The Solvang Mile on Saturday morning. [pic] |
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Vehicle possibly into a creek bed 1500 Sycamore Canyon Full Fire Response. |
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Click here to see more sunset photos of the beautiful Santa Barbara area. [pics] |
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I have quite a few potted plants and I've noticed there are holes and some are dug up. I am guessing
whatever is going for worms, but what is it? Raccoon? Possom? |
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SBSO responding code 3 to Painted Cave Area for 415 Fight 3 subjects one with a baseball bat. |
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We would like to buy a couple of trees for our yard in the Westside. They should allow for dappled shade,
fit in with the neighborhood/Santa Barbara landscape and not become enormous. Ideas? |
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David Powdrell discusses the insects that make him squirm. |
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Anyone know a local SB bar and/or restaurant where tonight's UCLA-Cal can be seen on TV? I believe venue
would need Direct TV to get Pac12 Network feed. |
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Edhat's Ticket Giveaway winner recounts a fun filled evening at the "Come to Your Senses" Crave Cocktail
Party at the Hotel Indigo. [pics] |
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The Lakers first exhibition game is Sunday. I haven't heard, but I don't think TWC and Cox have made
a deal. How can we see it in SB? |
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A subscriber reports a recent theft of catalytic converters in the San Roque area near Peabody School. |
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At 5:08 a.m., the Santa Barbara City Fire Department responded to a vegetation fire along Highway 101. |
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California may be the first state to allow driverless cars. Would you
let one chauffeur your date or drive you home from bars? |
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Brush
Fire 30x30 between the rail road tracks and the freeway near Olive Mill. |
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The Indie Film Guru dicusses "The Master" which apparently is not a thinly-veiled history of the Church of
Scientology. |
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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) |
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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) |
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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) |
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