Alice Kladnik died at the venerable age of 105, having lived a long life dedicated to serving her community.
Acts of unselfish service transform the future, as winter births the spring; but like the seasons, all things must pass... RIP Alice, Santa Barbara is a better place for your having been here.
In the news: A man is in the hospital with critical injuries after being struck Thursday evening by a semi-truck on the southbound 101, north of Santa Maria.
There was a kitchen fire at the Montecito Country Club; and two local women were honored by the Rotary Club of Santa Barbara Sunrise for exemplary humanitarian service. Read these stories and more below:
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A reader wonders what the law is about gleaning recycles from people's recycle bins. |
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David Powdrell came across some unusual plants while on the Carpinteria Bluffs today.[pics] |
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Detectives from the SBPD assisted federal authorities with the execution of three
search warrants that targeted illegal marijuana operations. |
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As reported by Roger, at approximately 4:35pm on Thursday afternoon the SB Fire Department received a call regarding a fire in a kitchen at the Montecito Country Club. [pics] |
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County Santa Barbara Near Rail Road Tracks Air Plane Down Attempted to land and flipped over I don't have the exact location.. |
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Rumor has it that El Sitio is opening in Buellton. |
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Two local women were given a special acknowledgement award by the Rotary Club of Santa Barbara Sunrise for exemplifying Rotary's mission of "service above self." |
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Along with a steep per glass price, what are the various places charging for
corkage when you bring your own? |
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Are there any non-religious men's groups in Santa Barbara aside from the Mankind
project? |
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Here is a trip to the past with a photo of the Camino Real Hotel on March 2011.
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Apartments are being built on Storke past Home Depot near the airport, but John Wiley hadn't noticed
them before. [pics] |
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Today's Hummingbird babies photo is at a slightly different angle, but it gives a
good look at their growing feathers. [pic] |
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I'm looking for a travel agent to help book a trip. Is there a local business
anyone can recommend? |
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I am thinking of planting a very small grove of banana plants. Do they grow well
in Santa Barbara? |
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Alice Kladnik died at home on April 26th at the age of 105. She graced the
volunteer forces of many local groups during her long life. [pic] |
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A homicide investigation is underway at Corcoran Prison after a convicted child
molester from Santa Maria was murdered. |
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Having usually attended Arlington midnight premiers, I'm wondering how
it is compared to Goleta's Camino Real theater. |
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I need to have post cards put together with a lovely piece of art work on one side
and meeting information on the other. Any suggestions? |
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More modest male displays attract females when it comes to brown-headed cowbirds,
contrary to sexual selection theory, according to UCSB researchers. |
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Unknown if injury... traffic accident @ Micheltorena and Bath streets. Ped vs Vehicle. |
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Los Padres National Forest's Ojai Ranger District announced the seasonal opening of
two popular roads to public use. |
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Stove Fire: Montecito Country Club. 920 Summit Road..Full fire response.. |
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SBCAG seeks public comments on the transportation planning process in Santa Barbara County. |
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Where can I learn book binding or
how to make books for fun? |
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Music Academy of the West has issued a statement
on the passing of acclaimed violinist Zvi Zeitlin. |
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A project to perform maintenance in the center median on Hwy. 101 in the Montecito
area will take place during the overnight hours on Friday, May 4. |
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Here are the weekly beach bacteria testing results from County Environmental
Health. There are two warnings and no closures. |
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UCSB welcomed the CHP on campus Thursday as part of an event helping students understand why driving under the influence is so dangerous. |
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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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Grace Ethel Treece Skubiz was born Aug. 27, 1919, and died of natural causes on
April 27, 2012, at Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital. |
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Old Time Hymn Concert at El Mo Pres - David West, Adam Phillips, Blaine Sprouse and Meghan Joyce in a concert of old time hymns and gospel songs in fresh acoustic arrangements. Come and enjoy this free concert at El Montecito Presbyterian. Free childcare is also available! (Saturday, May 5, 2012) |
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An Evening of A Cappella and Jazz - Santa Barbara Children's Chorus to host special fundraising concert on Sunday, May 6, 2012 from 6-8
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The Future of Money - The Future of Money:Creating Sustainability and Abundance with Complementary Currencies with Bernard Lietaer (Sunday, May 6, 2012) |
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