Turkey vultures can be sometimes seen soaring high above Santa Barbara. These strange looking bald birds often serve as an alternative clean up crew.
In the news: A child was sent to the hospital after receiving burns from a vehicle fire, the SBPD is investigating two recent stabbings, and Goleta has
been ranked in the top 100 safest cities in America. Read these stories and more, below.
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UPDATED: Smoke showing from Las Positas. Van on fire with a 4-year-old child burn victim. [pics] |
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A felony fugitive who escaped from his electronic monitoring device six months ago
and was wanted by the SB County Sheriff's Office is in custody. [mug] |
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Eduardo Lazaro Murillo, age 20, of Santa Barbara, was arrested for possession of stolen
property and other charges. [mug] |
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Catholic School for non-catholics? We are considering going this route and I'd love to get some feedback from
people who have done this. |
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A motorist reports that a bb was shot through a vehicle window as he crossed the intersection of Turnpike and Hollister. |
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The Santa Barbara Police Department is currently investigating two recent
stabbings that occurred on Santa Barbara's
Westside. |
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Does anyone know if there is a place in Goleta that sells 99 percent rubbing
alcohol? |
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The Bacara deal has been finalized. Pacific Hospitality Group bought the Goleta
resort from Ohana Real Estate. |
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Santa Barbara City Fire Combined Communications Center received multiple reports
of a vehicle fire at 1301 Santa Teresita Drive. |
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Max Rosenberg has some coastal shots of Santa Babylon. [pics] |
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Goleta is ranked 95th in the list of Top 100 Safest Cities in America.
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Mary
Wheatley (d. February 20,2013) |
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The winds were gusting Saturday at the Ellwood preserve as the sun reflected
silver off the ocean. Jason Chapman photo. [pic] |
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Roger has the scanner reports. There was a hit and run in the 700 Block of Santa Barbara Street where the
suspect's license plate was embedded into the
victim's car. |
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A new method of harvesting the Sun's energy is emerging, thanks to scientists at
UCSB. |
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A subscriber is curious if Edhatters can identify this plant. |
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The Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Department is looking for a fugitive, and it may have new leads.
Steven Kunes removed his GPS monitoring
bracelet last August. |
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Ron Harris stared down a vulture at the Santa Barbara Zoo. [pic] |
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The California Homemade Food Law opens the door for a growing movement of community-based food
production in home kitchens, sometimes called "cottage food". |
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Where is the best place in Santa Barbara to watch NASCAR? |
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It's ISS time again. The space station will make two nice evening passes over Santa Barbara this week. |
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Gibraltar Rock is longer and more strenuous than most of my Sierra Club hikes, but our group of nine did
it with no trouble! |
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Injury Traffic Accident on the 101 Northbound, just north of the Garden Exit. |
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Many years ago I kept a boat at Lake Casitas and there was a nest of Brown Pelicans. Are they still there? |
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I need someone to tear out some ivy and install redwood fencing on an existing chain link fence. Any
suggestions? |
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2 Engines in response for a gas odor inside a residence on the 200 block of South Milpas. |
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Pauline
Bazemore (d. February 11th, 2013) |
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Structure Fire 130 East Yanolli full fire response.. |
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Use this thread to share any info about today's commute. Slow? Fast? Accidents? Cool links you use to navigate the morning drive? |
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Team in Training Information
Meeting - The Santa Barbara chapter of Team in Training "TNT" is recruiting for the summer season. We are currently training for the San Diego Rock
"n" Roll full or half
marathon on Saturday, June 2, 2013. (Wednesday, February 27, 2013) |
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Lecture Series - John Dominic
Crossan - Bible scholar, John Dominic Crossan will discuss his book, The Greatest Prayer: Rediscovering the Revolutionary Message of the Lord's Prayer
at Trinity
Episcopal Church on Friday and Saturday, March 1-2. (Friday, March 1, 2013) |
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Brawlin' Betties ~ Season Opener!
- Season Opener! Santa Barbara's roller derby team, the Mission City Brawlin' Betties, take on the Inland Empire Derby Divas! Doors open at 4:30 at
Earl Warren
Showgrounds. (Saturday, March 2, 2013) |
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Ensemble Theatre Company
Presents THE LIAR - Ensemble Theatre Company Presents THE LIAR: A Zany, Clever and Enchanting Comedy. Under the
direction of ETC's Executive Artistic Director Jonathan Fox, begin on February 7 and run through February
24. All performances are at the Alhecama Theatre 914 Santa Barbara Street. (Sunday, March 3, 2013) |
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Appoggiatura - UC Santa
Barbara Department of Theater and Dance's LAUNCH PAD
previews Appoggiatura by Award-Winning Playwright James Still (Saturday, March 9, 2013) |
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