In local news, a tentative plea deal for the owners of Montecito Motors has been reached; a truck hit a fire hydrant on Castilian in Goleta, and three drivers were arrested at a Goleta checkpoint this past weekend.
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The county has made a popular beach access a lot more dangerous, as it tries to make it safer.
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A subscriber enjoyed a relaxing day at Cold Springs Tavern. [pics] |
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242: Assault. Chino at Valerio. Several subjects in a large blue pickup possibly an SUV assaulted subject. Police now in foot pursuit of suspects.. |
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Updated with a brief history lesson from Neal Graffy. A reader wonders about the history behind Pueblo Street's former name "W. First Street."[pic] |
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A unique way to grow fresh vegetables in a small area,
called a "Tower Garden" could be popping up in Santa Barbara soon. |
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A reader shares their experience riding the poison oak mulch covered back country roads. |
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As promised, here are some images of the Arroyo Hondo Preserve. If you've ever thought about making the short drive up the coast for a visit, do it! [pics] |
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Anacapa school's near space probe soars 111,814 feet over California. [vid] |
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A reader wonders if there's anyway to avoid ticks in the backcountry. |
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Miss Mannequin strikes quite the seductive pose, again. Anything goes on lower State Street. [pic] |
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Three drivers were arrested at the Goleta Cinco de Mayo checkpoint conducted in Goleta. |
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While wandering lower State Street Sunday afternoon, a subscriber happened to see these beautiful pets patiently waiting for their owners. [pics] |
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Roger has the scanner reports. I guess we don't need a Gang Injunction after all. |
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Brush Fire Elings Park one acre Fire deepartment on scene this is the Elings incident. |
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A subscriber reports that a truck hit a fire hydrant on Castilian in Goleta. [pic] |
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Injury Traffic Accident: vehicle vs bicyclist. Cabrillo at Garden. Fire, Medics, SBPD responding.. |
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A reader was out at the Arroyo Hondo Preserve at the same time as Aquaholic and also has some pictures to share. [pics] |
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The construction site of UCSB's new Ocean Sciences Education building is quiet after the contractor was fired from the job.
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While shopping on Calle Real Sunday afternoon a subscriber heard, then saw these 3 choppers flying over the foothills. Anyone know anything about them? [pic]
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Aquaholic made the first, of what she hopes will be many a visit, to the Arroyo Hondo Preserve. [pics] |
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Severe laceration to head 600 Block of San Pasqual heavy bleeding..245 Assault with a deadly weapon SBPD responding code 3 (Lights and Siren) |
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A reader ventured out to Ellwood Mesa this weekend and wanted to share some photos from his walk. [pics] |
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The SBC Sheriff's Department has identified the woman killed on Friday night on Highway 166 as Anna Beckner, 40, of Arroyo Grande. |
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Was anyone driving north this morning around 7:40 am when there was a dog running on the freeway by San Ysidro Rd. offramp? |
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Public Assist-Man trapped under floor of white van in the 300 Block of Alamar.. |
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A tentative plea deal for Chet and Adam Taylor, former owners of Montecito Motors, has been reached, attorneys told Judge Clifford Anderson last week. |
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The baby Hummingbirds are moving, growing, and thriving. Here's another update on the little ones. |
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The Santa Barbara City Council is expected to decide Tuesday night which pedestrian safety options to implement at two Milpas Street intersections. |
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A free Web-based marine mapping and spatial planning program created by UCSB scientists has proved to be an essential tool. Now, the next-generation tool is going global. |
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If you vote by mail, the ballots are arriving this week. |
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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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