Santa Barbara's rich history includes the Popcorn Man, who served popcorn to eager customers for 32 years at the waterfront.
In the news: SBPD arrested a man for felony sexual battery at a nightclub, a 19 month old giraffe passed away at SB Zoo, and a Red Flag Warning was
issued due to potential dry lightning. Read these stories and more below:
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On the Mesa I'm not sure if I heard a firearm discharged twice at 8:10PM, or if it
was fireworks. Does anyone know what it was? |
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Santa Barbara Police Officers have arrested a 29 year old for felony sexual battery that occurred at Tonic
Nightclub [mug] |
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In what ways might Santa Barbara become a better place in the next 10 years? |
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Franklin Center, six or seven subjects with shovels and pitch forks heading toward
the library, SBPD Responding. |
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Effective August 21 the SB County District Attorney's Office will have a full-time
dog, Malvern, available to provide emotional
support to victims of crimes. [pics] |
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Who remembers the
Popcorn Man at the foot of Stearn's Wharf?
He is one of my favorite childhood memories. [pic] |
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Remember when this was a Coca-Cola bottling plant? Anyone have a history of the Coca-Cola bottling
plant in Santa Barbara? [pic] |
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A subscriber is curious if Edhatters know where in Santa Barbara this photo was taken. [pic] |
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For those interested in the stink noticed on Stearns Wharf on weekends you'll be
glad to know it's been taken care of. |
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Can anyone recommend an excellent Ear, Nose and Throat Specialist in the area? |
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While the sun was setting a subscriber noticed what she believes may be rain
clouds. [pics] |
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Full Fire Responce possible brush fire highway 101 Southbound Los Positas near the rail road tracks. |
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A dog has died on the first block of Nopalitos. It was first reported as an auto mechanic killing the dog over a dispute. |
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We no longer have wall space to display all of our artwork. Can anyone recommend
how to sell these signed and numbered Peter
Parnall lithographs? |
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Daniel, a 19 month old giraffe has passed away during a dental procedure at the Santa Barbara Zoo. |
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Rollover Traffic Accident State at Calle Real Full Fire Responce. |
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A subscriber sends in a photo of some structures in this edition of Where Is It? |
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Does anyone have any information about the one-room schoolhouse on the Mesa that
used to be on the corner of Mesa Lane and Mesa School Lane? |
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Can anyone help me identify this sidewalk fungus? [pic] |
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459 Hot prowl intruder discovered inside home by homeowner. In the area of Los Positas and Cliff drive. |
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Red Flag Warning in effect for Santa Barbara and Ventura due to a potential for
dry lightning, or thunderstorms that contain little or no rainfall. |
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An international student fell from an Isla Vista cliff early Saturday morning, suffering significant injuries
that he is expected to fully recover from. |
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154 At Zaca Station Road Possible Head On traffic accident vehicle over the side per CHP Website. |
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Clinton Hall an incoming Cate freshman is one of six students named KIPPster of
the year for 2012. [pic] |
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The Santa Barbara Botanic Garden will be closed to general visitation on
Wednesday, August 22 due to a Red Flag Warning. |
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A donation from billionaire Ty Warner gives Santa Barbara resident, Jennifer Vasilakos, a second chance to
fight kidney failure. |
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UCSB was again ranked in the Top 10 party schools by the Princeton Review. |
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The Santa Barbara Metropolitan Transit District has released the new Schedule
Guide, to go into effect on Monday, August 27, 2012. |
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There is a helicopter circling over Buellton area 246 and 101. Not sure why? |
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Recent undercover operations document an ongoing problem with retailers selling tobacco to youth locally.
Of 341 retailers surveyed in Santa Barbara County, 12% (42/341) sold cigarettes to an underage decoy. |
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The Sierra Club had members go along the coast and document local flooding from
extra high tidal events with photographs.
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Thursday is the final meeting in Santa Maria regarding the new fees for
beach parking. Does anyone know where this will be held?
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Parking
laws may change in Santa Barbara County. If approved by the Board of Supervisors, the current
limit of 120 hours would be reduced to 72 hours. |
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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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A Night At The Opera: In Stories &
Song - A Night At The Opera: In Stories and Song will perform Saturday August 25 at 6:00 pm, and Sunday August
26 at 2:00 pm at Center Stage Theater, Saturday's performance will be followed by a special patron
reception. (Sunday, August 26, 2012) |
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Jazz Society Summer Potluck
Party - The Jazz Society welcomes one and all to our annual Summer Potluck Party. This is a jam session type
event and will be held on August 26th from 1-4pm at Hidden Oaks Clubhouse, 4760 Calle Camarada in
Santa Barbara. (Sunday, August 26, 2012) |
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SB Co. Horticultural Society Plant
Sale - SB Co. Horticultural Society Annual Plant Sale - fundraiser for scholarships for SBCC Horticulture students. Sunday, August 26th from 10:00 AM
to 3:00 PM
MacKenzie Park. (Sunday, August 26, 2012) |
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