"The greatness of a nation can be judged by the way its animals are treated."--
Mahatma Gandhi
Animal Rescue Team and their work rehabilitating injured animals is one more reason why Santa Barbara is such a great place to live.
In the news: It was a day of rescues: The saga of the kitties locked in a car trunk ended happily with their adoption. Two hikers were rescued from a
front country canyon after getting lost, and an injured driver was rescued after they drove off a hillside near Gaviota and plummeted 55 feet. Read these
stories and more below:
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Multiple veg. fires along 101-Fairview area. Lanes closed on 101 - just starting
to open-up. Watch for fire crews. Updated with news link and photo. [pics] |
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Off Duty police officer requested code three back up for a fight downtown. Several units responded 10:30 Thursday Evening.. |
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There is unknown police activity on Encina Way in Goleta. A command post is set up
on Calle Real. Sheriff setting up a perimeter. |
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The snakes have been out and about lately with this beautiful weather. This year
seems to be a good year for them at the Wilcox property aka DFP. [pics] |
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The saga of the two kitties locked in a trunk has ended happily.[pic] |
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A reader has questions about local programming changes. |
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During Wednesday night sailboat race, we saw something painted in huge letters on
the Santa Barbara breakwater. |
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Rescue personnel from the SB County Search and Rescue team and the SB Sheriff's
Aviation Support Unit combined to locate and
rescue two female hikers. |
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Today was busier
than most baby season days. Early this AM, someone dropped off a
pure black 8-9 week old female kitten. [pic] |
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The Daily Sound, Santa Barbara's six-year-old, five-times-a-week free newspaper,
appears to be hitting the hardest of times.
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When you hike the lower Jesusita trail, you pass what looks like the side of an
old well. There must have been a home up there, yes? |
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Are there any SB stores that sell serapes or Mexican blankets? |
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Has anyone else noticed that the pedestrian crosswalk at San Marcos High School
and Magna Vista St seems to randomly start flashing every so often?
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A 43-year-old woman is hospitalized after veering off Hwy 101 near Gaviota State
Park and careening 55 feet down the hillside, leaving her trapped. |
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The SB Sheriff's Office is investigating an officer involved shooting in Santa
Maria that resulted in the death of a parolee at
large. |
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UC Santa Barbara-based sustainable ocean solutions is aiming to aid vulnerable
fisheries. |
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Tuesday morning, however, a violation of three court orders during the course of
one case resulted in a $3,000 fine for Darryl Genis. |
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Hoping for a recommendation for someone to replace the awnings on my home.Any
suggestions? |
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Aeronautical charts released by the Federal Aviation Administration include
regulations for NOAA's Channel Islands National
Marine Sanctuary. |
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The fundraising campaign to rebuild Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital has received a
generous $2 million gift from the Cavalletto Charities. |
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Shots fired one person hit Lincolyn at Buny, suspect in custody..Santa Maria Police on scene Fire medics responding. |
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UCSB chemistry professor Bruce Lipshutz has been awarded the 2012 Encyclopedia of
Reagents for Organic Synthesis Best Reagent Award. |
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On July 1, 2012, Professor Risa Brainin takes the helm as Chairwoman of the UC
Santa Barbara Department of Theater and Dance. |
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Here are the weekly beach bacteria testing results from County Environmental
Health. There are no warnings or closures. |
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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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Black Pearl Sings! by Frank
Higgins - Thursday, June 14, through Sunday, July 1, 2012. Opening Night Saturday, June 16, at 8:00 pm
(Sunday, July 1, 2012) |
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Julious Piti from Zimbabwe,
Africa - The SBCC Center for Sustainability Presents:
Julious Piti from the Chikukwa Ecological Land Use Community Trust
Zimbabwe, Africa
(Sunday, July 1, 2012) |
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Santa Barbara French Festival -
The French Festival is Back!!
The Food! The Music! The Can-Can! The Poodles! (Saturday, July 14, 2012) |
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