We humans do love to gild the lily! A reader sent in a picture of a prized hibiscus that is so wonderfully gaudy, one wonders if nature would have ever come up with it on her own.
In the news: SB Community Services Dept. announced that the beaches in IV will be closed on 4/7/12 to prevent "Floatopia" from occurring. Over 200 homeless participated in a "Holy Thursday," a foot washing ritual organized by Willbridge where they received medical care, a foot bath, and a new pair of shoes. The fire department responded to a cigarette ignited debris fire in an underground electrical vault on West Carrillo Street. Read these stories and more below.
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Possible gang attack at the cliffs overlooking More Mesa beach. The victim was pushed off the cliff by two HMA gang types.. |
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245pc: Assault with a weapon. Downtown behind 434 State street. Victim was hit with a candle stick holder. Suspects involved are part of a wedding... |
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On April 4, 2012 at 8:15 a.m., detectives from the Santa Barbara Police
Department executed a search warrant at 518 Myrtle Avenue. [mugs] |
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I am wondering how it is legal to shut down the public beaches this Saturday the 7th
near UCSB. The campus does not own the beach, we do. |
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Sheriff's deputies have booked two women into the SB County Jail for a number of
charges, including vehicle theft and narcotics violations. [mugs] |
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Here's the official version of the vault fire incident on West Carrillo St. |
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A cigarette ignited accumulated debris in an underground electrical vault on West Carrillo Street. The Urban Hikers were on the scene. [pics] |
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Is anyone else not happy with the advertisement boards on Cliff Drive? I called
the police and then they moved it over to Shoreline by La Mesa park. |
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A reader noticed an unusual fish in Stevens Park creek, did someone lose their goldfish? |
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Vance Johnson always had a smile and a greeting for everyone. His kind and generous spirit will be missed by all. |
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Sheriff's detectives have identified a suspect in a string of rooftop burglaries
at several businesses in Carpinteria. [mug]
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A subscriber was out during low tide and spotted this strange creature. [pic] |
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A Mission Canyon subscriber would like to know why the cross in front of the
Mission is not garbed in it's Easter cloth. |
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The SB County Community Services Department has announced that the
beaches at Isla Vista will be closed on Saturday, April 7, 2012. |
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SBPD seeking wanted subject downtown should be a heavy police presence around the area till they find him..I think they
got him 1000 State... |
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Does anyone have information about the strong sewage odor in the La Cumbre and
Hollister area? |
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Anyone know why one CHP Crown Vic, three CHP motorcycles, one ambulance, and one
fire appartus were speeding northbound on the 101 toward Gaviota? |
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Electrical fire in the manhole cover in the eastbound lane on Carrillo. SBPD for traffic control. Need SCE. A lot of smoke.. |
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Here are a couple of early spring blooms that are sure to please. Below is an
extremely rare cactus, I call it my brain cactus. [pics] |
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Amy Thompson lived in Santa Barbara for over eighty years where her love, generosity and importance of family, were imparted to five generations. |
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Here is a shot of the White Oaks along Happy Canyon Road, in Santa Ynez Valley.
Aquaholic photo. [pic] |
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Can anyone recommmend a good exterior house painter for our mesa home? |
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415: Fight. 624 State street, report of one man on ground, transient walking away.. |
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The Goleta Police Department cited 13 drivers for not yielding to pedestrians at
three different locations in the City of Goleta. |
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SB County DA Joyce E. Dudley announced today that on April 3, 2012, Daniel Cruz,
age 41, of Lompoc, California, was sentenced to 15 years to life. |
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I am curious if people in the community have had good results with non-toxic termite erradication such as
with heat or electricity. |
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Mayor Helene Schneider provided a list of 15 individuals who have donated or
pledged $30,000 to add three initiatives for the November ballot. |
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Injury Traffic Accident DLG and Chapala Vehicle vs Bicyclist. Fire, medics, and SBPD Responding. |
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It's pretty quiet in this pic, but John Wiley looks forward to music soon emanating from this "house of
note." |
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I was curious if anybody has been to the Santa Ynez hillsides this week. I was
wondering if the flowers were in full bloom. |
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The SB County Public Health Department and the SB County Air Pollution Control
District today issued an Air Quality Warning for Northern SB County. |
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211 Robbery 7-11 331 West Montecito suspect walking toward Pershing Park. SBPD Responding. |
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Habitat for Humanity of Southern Santa Barbara County is looking for qualified homeowners for 12 homes on the Eastside and will hold meetings this month for those interested in applying. |
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Alice Amelia Begg passed away peacefully at home in Montecito on March 29, 2012, at the age of 91. |
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A Santa Maria man was arrested today on suspicion of molesting a child "over an extended period of time."
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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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Santa Barbara County Animal Services is seeking homes for feral cats received in the three community animal shelters. |
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Over 200 homeless people in Santa Barbara stopped by for a foot washing and a new pair of shoes today during a Holy Thursday ritual coordinated by the Willbridge organization. |
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After six weeks of testimony, attorneys made closing statements this week in the
antitrust civil case brought against Cottage Health System. |
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Powerful winds gusting to 50 mph were pounding Santa Barbara County's South Coast
late Wednesday. A high wind advisory is in effect until 9 p.m. Thursday. |
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Here are the results for weekly bacteria testing at Santa Barbara County beaches.
Jalama Beach has a warning. |
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Fairview Gardens may get a reprieve on the $47,000 it owes the City of Goleta, after City Councilman Roger Aceves suggested donating a portion of the money to the nonprofit as a sign of support. |
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Staff members and volunteers at the S.B. Rescue Mission hosted the annual Easter feast this afternoon for about 300 people in need. |
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