There's no denying that there's a whole lot wrong with the world, but one day of the year, we give celebration of all that is, and can be right with the world. On Earth Day we keep on striving for our higher ground.
The picture of the day shows one man's Earth Day celebration flight toward higher ground.
In the news: VP Biden's visit to Santa Barbara was marked by mechanical difficulties as one of the jets in his entourage was grounded after a bird strike. Spring is here, and all of nature is responding, including rattlesnakes. Step gingerly! Read these stories and more below:
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211 Armed Robbery with a gun on the West Side unknown location but suspects last seen at San Andreas and Valerio in a... |
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Tom Modugno got a sssssurprise while hiking in the back country today. [pics] |
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We've all seen rainbows...have you ever seen a "fogbow?" [pic] |
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The installation company disregarded a subscriber's "Do Not Install" tag. Has this happened to anyone else? |
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A reader reports that SBPD is now issuing tickets on Sundays in the Victoria and Chapala Streets parking lot. |
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A subscriber was walking her dog on the Westside and happened across a lovely rose-covered arbor. [pic] |
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A reader is asking for help identifying a bird. [pics] |
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A newly transplanted family to Santa Barbara has questions about Garden Street Academy and would like input from Edhatters. |
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A subscriber and family spent a foggy, but fun day at the zoo today. [pics] |
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Here's the official report on the Pedregosa Fire the Roger reported and the Urban Hikers documented. [pics] |
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A reader was at the airport this morning and saw that the airforce jet grounded last week is still on the ground. [pic] |
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The fog is rolling on towards Mission Canyon as can be seen in these before and
after photos. [pics] |
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A reader has an answer to an earlier query about Dalmatians. [pic] |
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Does anyone have any exprerience renting a tuxedo for prom in the Santa Barbara
area? We are looking for a rental that won't be too expensive. |
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Well, the season is upon us, and a reader has sent in enticing pictures of fresh, juicy strawberries. [pics] |
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A fire broke out early Sunday morning in the attic of a single story home in the 600 block of W. Pedregosa Street. [pics] |
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Unknown if Injury traffic accident. Cliff at Flora Vista, vehicle vs motorcycle. Fire and Medics responding.. |
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Can anyone tell me why the power went out near Modoc and Hollister? (Hope Ranch Annex) ? |
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Does anyone know why the electricity keeps going out at Patterson near Cathedral Oaks? It first went out for about 5 minutes at about 5:30 a.m. It has gone off twice more since then. |
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Power out in Goleta, San Marcos High School area. |
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A reader sent in pictures of the festivities at the old Presidio and Earth Day at Alameda Park. [pics] |
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Earth Day is the one day a year that many people pay extra special attention to reducing their impact on the environment and on the world in general.[pics] |
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Five men were arrested Saturday in an alleged Isla Vista home-invasion robbery that yielded cash, drugs and electronics. |
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While violent and gang crime rates are lower than last year in Santa Barbara, property crimes are still rising. |
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John Masline had an insatiable curiosity to learn. He was an avid reader of history and politics and enjoyed spending hours on his computer. |
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There was a structure fire this morning in the 600 Block of West Pedrogosa. I don't think anyone was injured. |
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Aaron O. Case Jr. passed away peacefully on April 14, 2012 in the presence of his loving and devoted wife. Erma, He was 89 years old. |
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Santa Barbara Conference and Visitors Bureau introduces new visitor guide App. |
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The Northern Santa Barbara County Special Olympics Area Games took place on Saturday in Santa Maria.
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