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Daily Edhat - 09/07/12
updated: Sep 07, 2012, 5:00 AM

ARCHIVED NEWSLETTER – 09/07/12
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Today's Weather - Friday: Partly cloudy in the morning, then clear. High of 81F. Winds from the South at 5 to 15 mph shifting to the WSW in the afternoon.
Friday Night Clear. Low of 59F. Winds from the NW at 5 to 15 mph.

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September 7, 2012 - The Avocado Festival's Coming!

Neptali Cisneros proudly shows off the poster he designed for the 2012 Avocado Festival.

5 Facts about Avocados:
*There are more than 500 avocado varieties.
*The Aztec word for avocado was ahuacatl, which means "testicle tree".
*Avocados were first introduced to the United States in 1871, when Judge R.B. Ord planted three trees in Santa Barbara, California.
*Rudolph Hass, a postman, patented the Hass avocado tree in 1935. The first Hass avocado tree is still alive and producing fruit.
*Avocados have the highest protein content of any fruit.

In the news: KEYT-TV will be purchased by NPG of MO. The USS Halsey is visiting our fair shores; and allegations of molestation come out in Orcutt Labor Day shootings. Read these stories and more, below.

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Here is the Daily Edhat newsletter for 09/06/12

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Several citations and arrests were made around Santa Barbara High and the Milpas area, one being a gang member with a with a loaded gun. [mug]

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UPDATE: After DUI arrest, CHP Officer's toxicology results are negative.

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Looking for the the person who caused the accident on the 101 freeway yesterday past Turnpike. Does anybody know anything?

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A male victim was attacked by two transients near the Shell gas station located at Fairview and Calle Real. The victim escaped the attack after being cut in the forehead. [mug]

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I have lost something of sentimental value in a relatively small, but densely wooded area.

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SBPD seeking 3 Hispanic male adults who tried to pass counterfeit one hundred dollar bills at H and M..

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I am wanting to rent a studio in my SFR for 4-6 wks to academics coming to UCSB. Does anyone know what the city's regulations are regarding longer (non- transient) rentals?

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A reader wasn't close enough for the pot of gold, but did manage to get a lovely picture of the rainbow.[pic]

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The last time Alexandra Tang's family spoke to the Santa Barbara woman, they said, she was looking forward to a weekend barbecue with the man now accused of killing her.

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News-Press and Gazette Co. (NPG) of St. Joseph, MO, has agreed to purchase KEYT-TV, an ABC-affiliated television station serving the California coastal communities.

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I am currently due in May with our first child. I want to do an all natural birth (no inducing, epidural, c- section, etc). Can anyone recommend a midwife that does deliveries at Cottage?

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Attorney for accused SJHS student seeks Facebook records.

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Santa Barbara welcomes crew of USS Halsey for the weekend.

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I'm looking for a community referral for a doctor who is familiar with hyperemesis gravidarum and willing to see a non- pregnant patient.

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Last night the poster for the Avocado Festival was unveiled. The creator is a local Carpinteria man, Neptali Cisneros. [pics]

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The 2012 Summer/Labor Day Holiday DUI Mobilization crackdown on drinking drivers has ended and resulted in a significant number of DUI arrests.

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Allegations of molestation come up in Orcutt Labor Day shootings.

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Suicidal male in a vehicle. Small tan or beige pickup truck with camper shell and Indiana plates..

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A subscriber sent in photos of heavenly clouds over the Santa Barbara Mission. [pics]

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Does anyone know where I can purchase fire resistant clothing in or near Santa Barbara? I know I can order it online, but I need it tomorrow. Thanks!

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A subscriber sends in a photo of an other worldly sunrise. [pic]

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Can anyone recommend an auto window tinting service in town? Plus what are the rules on tinting the driver and front passenger windows- I've seen a lot of those tinted recently.

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Loose Dogs in Summerland..Earlier heard there were acouple loose dogs running around near Ortega Ridge..

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The family members of the four students killed along Sabado Tarde Road in Isla Vista in 2001 are trying to cope with the news that David Attias will be released from a state mental hospital.

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There is a hazard investigation at the 5 points shopping center in front of Big 5 Sporting Goods. Possible vehicle fire enging running smoke comming from under the hood.

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A subscriber was inspired by our latest hummingbird photo and shared one of her own. [pic]

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September 15th is Santa Barbara County Coastal Cleanup Day 2012.

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The Santa Barbara Metropolitan Transit District Board of Directors has extended the deadline for the open board position until 2 p.m. Oct. 1.

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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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Queen Undaunted: Margaret Of Anjou - Starring: E. Bonnie Lewis; Directed by Ken Gilbert and Michelle Osborne; Written by: Jinny Webber and Wm.Shakespeare. Show runs from Sept 6-9 at Center Stage Theater in Paseo Nuevo. $15 students/seniors; $20 general. (805) 963-0408 www.centerstagetheater.org (Sunday, September 9, 2012)

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FREE BRAGG Lecture on Health, Longevity and Beauty - Tuesday, September 11, 2012 at 7:00pm at the Faulkner Gallery, Santa Barbara Library at 40 E. Anapamu St. Santa Barbara Ca FREE with healthy snacks (Tuesday, September 11, 2012)

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---- Deals ------------------------------------------

Captain Jack Kayak Tour
updated: 09/04/12 1:23 pm

Unique Tan
updated: 09/05/12 11:59 am

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Multi Family Yard Sale
updated: 09/04/12 9:04 pm

Barely Used All Natural Organic Memory Foam Queen Mattress Set
updated: 09/06/12 10:16 am

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