David Powdrell's pic of the day captured the excitement of surging seas during the perigee/perihelion alignments of sun, moon and earth which will take place through Tuesday. Take a break from the routine, visit our exquisite beaches and experience the majesty of "King Tides "
The Santa Barbara International Film Festival wrapped up this weekend. A good time was had by all in attendance.
The cinematic world lost two film-makers saturday, when the helicopter carrying Mike deGruy and Andrew Wight crashed in Australia.
If you missed the film festival, don't miss 3rd weekend; a community event that shows highlighted films from the festival for free, at the Riviera Theatre.
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A reader noticed a helicopter landing and take-off at Cottage Hospital. Did anyone else hear it? |
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Anyone else hear a loud gun shot early this morning just before 4:00 am near Patterson, Lassen Dr and San Simeon Dr.? |
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Pacific storm expected to bring rain, wind back to Santa Barbara county on Tuesday. |
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A subscriber was enjoying the sunset at Carpinteria beach and encountered a stroller who brought to mind Charlie Chaplin. [pic] |
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3rd weekend is a community event where we show some of the highlights from the Santa Barbara International Film Festival for free at the Riviera Theatre. |
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A subscriber went stargazing last night and got mooned. [pic] |
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A reader saw two dogs out for a Sunday morning ride and dressed for the occasion. [pic] |
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On Saturday morning the Urban Hikers headed south to the L.A. County Museum of Art (LACMA) to check
out the California Design - Living in a Modern Way - exhibit. It was a remarkably clear day, the mountains
just popped out at us and the diversion down Sunset Blvd. to Fairfax was quite amusing. |
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I was in San Roque, enjoying the great weather before the big game, and noticed
at least nine paragliders, far off toward La Cumbre Peak. [pics] |
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A reader wonders whatever happened to the bomb shelter near Cleveland school, and if anyone has stories to share about it. |
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The 27th Annual Santa Barbara International Film Festival announced the winners
of the 2012 festival competition at a Press Conference and Brunch. |
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David Powdrell educates us on the science of high tides. |
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Every dog is the star of her master's movie! A reader sent in a pic of her dog Bodhi walking the red carpet at SBIFF. [pic] |
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SB Wildlife Care is seeing an increase of oily birds and offers suggestions to increase their chances of survival if found. [pic] |
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A reader was at the Vanguard Awards after-party enjoying the festivities complete with a woman, yes, dangling from the ceiling! |
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Filmmakers Mike deGruy, 60, of Santa Barbara, and Andrew Wight, 51, of Victoria,
Australia died in a helicopter crash on the south coast of Australia. |
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David Echols will be remembered by all for his fabulous smile, laugh, and friendliness. He was extremely ethical and dedicated much of his time to just causes. |
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Jean Dujardin and Bernenice Bejo, co-Stars of The Artist, charmed the crowd in the Arlington
Theatre following the presentation of the SBIFF Cinema Vanguard Award. [pic] |
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It's Super Bowl Sunday. A reader would like to know who folks are rooting for, where people are watching the game, and most importantly, any favorite snacks? |
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This Valentine's Day, smooching your special someone could help benefit a child with cancer. |
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Betty Clark was a resident of Santa Barbara for 53 years. She attended Drury Business College and was employed for 20 years by General Electric Tempo as a purchasing agent. |
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The Santa Barbara International Film Festival wraps up its 27th year and while there will be no red carpet, there are still a couple of events to attend. |
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Santa Barbara Teen News Network photographer Garret Geyer has pictures of the cast of The
Artist from a Film Festival event. [pics] |
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Rueben Caballero's loves were his wife, family and theatre. He received a BA in Fine Arts, and went on to produce over 150 plays for Circle-Bar-B-Ranch Theatre. |
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This final tribute of this year's festival was the Vanguard award, presented to Jean Dujardin and Bérénice
Bejo for their work as costars in the silent film The Artist. |
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Cal trans crews will begin paving work on Highway 246 near Santa Ynez High School Monday morning. Drivers can expect ten minute delays from 6 a.m. until 3 p.m |
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