June gloom has been in full force lately, smothering our small town as a fog monster. As one Edhatter describes, the monster has dissipated just in
time for our annual Solstice Festival.
In the news: the Urban Hikers inspect the Bird Refuge, a bobcat was spotted on More Mesa, and a judge orders the Montecito Motors owners to prison
and to pay millions of dollars. Read these stories and more below:
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A reader shares their views on recent sting operations conducted by S.B.P.D.
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A break-
in at the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History has left the museum without their collection of gold from the California gold rush. |
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SBPD was
in pursuit of two bicyclists on the East Side one was captured in the 300 Block of North Nopal, the other crashed... |
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I stopped by a local sandwich shop today. When I got home the recyclable container seemed to have a
face. Happy Solstice everyone. [pic] |
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We are going to visit friends in Washington State and as a hostess gift, want to bring a very "local item."
Any recommendations? |
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A UCSB graduate and his girlfriend lose their belongings after their van experiences mechanical difficulties and catches fire. |
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The Urban Hikers
were on assignment to investigate the Bird Refuge debacle. [pics] |
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I'm wondering what the downtown restaurant situation tends to be the evening after the Solstice Parade, is
it crazy busy or not so much? |
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And the fog monster
finally departs, revealing a town more than ready for a rowdy Solstice parade. [pic] |
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Earlier, a hiker was lost up in the hills off Tunnel Road. I believe he's been found by now. Also a boat that doesn't appear to have.. |
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Search and Rescue finds four missing hikers in Gobernador Canyon Creek. |
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I am looking for help in finding a company to fill in my ground swimming pool. |
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The power is out on Foothill Road. We heard an explosion and then everything went down. Anyone
have any information? |
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Last night around 1am there was a LOT of police activity on my street/hood up here on the Mesa (San
Nicolas)...sirens, several patrol units speeding about, and then slow methodical search with spotlights...any
idea what it was? |
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A bobcat was spotted
on the Goleta Bike Path near More Mesa, parents should be cautious with small children in the
area. |
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Roger has the Scanner Reports and assess the refuge "toilet" water. |
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A judge orders Montecito Motors owners to prison and to pay millions of dollars. |
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How do I find out the road closures for the Solstice Parade? When does the parade start? |
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Bowl, water frenzy, World departing, and a startlement from John Wiley's sundry aerials. [pics] |
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I need a new suit tailored for a wedding I'm in next month. Does anyone have any suggestions on the best
affordable place in Santa Barbara to get this done? |
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A local horse who made national headlines for hoofing it out to sea will be back in the saddle in Santa Barbara this weekend. |
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The Coast Guard reported a oil spill off the coast of Carpinteria Friday morning. |
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A boat that went aground at the end of May in Montecito has ended up crushed and gone to the recycling
center. |
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A rodent hazard along a stretch of Shoreline Park appears to be making a comeback with a growing
population of ground squirrels. |
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Caltrans will update their Highway 101 construction schedule to work around the 4th of July holiday. |
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The Montecito Association comments on the Highway 101 project. |
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The northbound lanes of US. Highway 101 near Gaviota State Park will be closed 24/7 for about 2-3 weeks,
tentatively beginning on Monday, July 9, to replace a drainage culvert under the highway. |
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The three year anniversary of pop superstar Michael Jackson's death is Monday and already fans are
returning to the ranch where Jackson once lived in Santa Barbara County. |
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Prosecutors have filed a misdemeanor count of involuntary vehicular manslaughter against the Lompoc
man whose vehicle allegedly struck and killed Santa Maria Valley cyclist Jim Hamlin April 29. |
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Starting June 18th, Artiste Winery is looking for a special piece of art to pair with their October single
vineyard, vintage wine releases. |
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Community members in Carpinteria are speaking out about suicide and how to prevent it. |
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Carpinteria City Councilman Joe Armendariz has stepped down from his role on the board for Zona Seca, a
local nonprofit dedicated to helping people overcome alcohol addiction, after his DUI conviction. |
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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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