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| From The Edhat Attic - Ed and the Giant Fig Tree |
| There once was a time when one of the biggest tourist attractions in Santa Barbara was a tree. A big fig tree you could see from the freeway. The tree is still there, presumably even bigger than it was before. Its common name around town is, The Fig Tree. Back in the day, you could see it as you idled on THE 101. |
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Pepper's Pilgrimage: Pepper the calico cat is lost again. Please help her owner find her one more time. [pic]
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California's unemployment rate rose to 12.5 percent in October to set another modern record.
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School districts’ second special education director position has been filled with the selection of Dr. Michele Britton Bass. [pic]
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The Unity Shoppe of Santa Barbara celebrates 93 years of service to low income families, children, elderly and disabled in our community. [pic]
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If I tracked my play divisions correctly, the Lieutenant of Inishmore is worth going to see for the second act alone.
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Roger has the Friday scanner report. Ever see a man with a woman in a shopping mall and he's holding her purse and he totally looks like he has no brain?
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We saw 32 other cyclists on our bike ride today. Of those, six returned our well-intentioned greeting. We took seven pictures to share. [pics]
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Downtown Holiday Parade announces Holiday Prince and Fairy and Grand Marshal, Smokey Bear.
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The 2009 award winners honored in the areas of philanthropy, volunteerism and professional fundraising have been announced.
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The Goleta Police Department issued six citations during a pedestrian crosswalk enforcement operation on Thursday.
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CHP is still investigating the cause of a nine-car crash that sent six people to the hospital early this morning on 101S at Gaviota.
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The Foodbank of Santa Babara County is extending its hours to receive more needed turkeys, food and funds.
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A quiz. Do you know where these gangs' hangouts are, and what their graffiti looks like? What is the significance of 13, or 93103, graffiti?
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John Wiley compiled a list of factors for today's 3 p.m. Adult Ed meeting, and seeks your ideas to help save the program.
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| Articles from Daily Newsletter on Nov 20, 2009 |
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Frank Williams sent us this very interesting photo of a giant shopping cart circle with the tagline "Does this look like Costco?" We think so. [pic] (11/20/09)
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The UCSB men's soccer team won its first round game in the NCAA Thursday night with a 1-0 victory over Wofford College. (11/20/09)
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Ashley Johnigan will spend 15 years to life in state prison for killing Laura Cleaves in a car accident, a Superior Court judge in Santa Maria ruled. (11/20/09)
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Amy Goodman of Democracy Now Radio covered a lot of ground speaking at UCSB. Some were horror stories; some were stories of inspiring courage. (11/20/09)
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Suddenly, opinion columnists seem to be among Santa Barbara's
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If you're shopping at Ralph's for ping pong balls, what aisle would you find them in? How about rubber duckies and noise putty? [pics] (11/20/09)
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Local part timer Oprah Winfrey to quit daytime talk show in 2011 to focus on new cable network. (11/20/09)
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Here are the results of the Turkey Price Check. Gobble gobble. Brined turkeys may save some work, but they are pricier than their fresh siblings! [pic] (11/20/09)
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The homeless community is one step closer to being ousted from a popular hang-out spot, if the Parks and Recreation Department has its way.
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Physicists at UCSB have made an important advance in electrically controlling quantum states of electrons, a step that could help in quantum computing. (11/20/09)
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This photo needs a caption. Your job is to write one. Points for humor and levity! (11/20/09)
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In the past 24 hours Santa Barbara Police were kept busy with the arrest of two men stemming from a weapons case and a Peeping Tom case. [pics]
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In Thursday's column in the Sound, Cheri Rae announces she will no longer be writing for the paper in order to pursue other projects, including a book. (11/20/09)
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Free Tickets (SPECIAL) - New: Two pairs of tickets to The Wedding Singer, playing Nov. 23-25 at the Granada!
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Does anyone have any ideas of where two people could help volunteer on Thankgiving Day? (11/20/09)
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Last night around 6 p.m. I witnessed an accident at Chapala and Canon Perdido. I was wondering if anyone knows whether the injured person is okay. (11/20/09)
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Santa Barbara Pool League - Week In Review, Winter 2009/10 Week 7. (11/20/09)
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East Camino Cielo Road will be closed on Wednesday November 25, from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, due to asphalt seal coating operations. (11/20/09)
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The bridge at Stevens Park is gone. What happened to it? Are they going to build a new one? (11/20/09)
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Last night there was a very loud and high pitched sound emanating from the industrial area in the vicinity of S. Kellogg and Armitos Avenue in Goleta. (11/20/09)
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A look inside the controversy that has swirled around the Botanic Garden's present and future for the last eight months. (11/20/09)
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Local celebrities were out in force for the Dream Foundation's 8th annual Celebration of Dreams at the Bacara. [pic] (11/20/09)
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| Articles from Daily Newsletter on Nov 19, 2009 |
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The high wind advisory for the South Coast remains in effect until 9 a.m. this morning. (11/19/09)
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A Santa Barbara jury has ordered Jon Peters, famous Hollywood producer, to pay landscaper Arturo Gonzales $500,000, plus another million dollars. (11/19/09)
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One of the things John Wiley loves about Santa Barbara is Adult Ed. He, like many others, is concerned about its future.
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Would you please ask your readers to help us find our lost puppy. She is a tiny brown and white King Charles Spaniel called Cricket. [pic] (11/19/09)
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East Valley Road 2400 block there was a tree down practically blocking the northbound lane Wednesday night. (11/19/09)
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The dedicated staff went down to the Granada Garage Wednesday to count motorbikes. Then we counted other modes of transportation, too. [pics] (11/19/09)
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In anticipation of the nation’s most heavily traveled holiday weekend, Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) reminds travelers to plan ahead and arrive early. (11/19/09)
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The Tobacco Prevention Settlement Program has launched a video PSA contest to encourage action against the harmful effects of tobacco use in films. (11/19/09)
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Shares of Pacific Capital Bancorp soared 35 percent in unusually heavy trading on Nov. 18 as the stock closed at 91 cents. (11/19/09)
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The Sheriff’s Department has completed a record year for marijuana eradication in Santa Barbara County.
[pics] (11/19/09)
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UC regents committee approves student fee increases that will raise costs by more than $2,500, or 32%, by fall 2010. (11/19/09)
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Information about flu vaccines from the Public Health Department. (11/19/09)
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Limited accessibility and the “high-end” perception of Santa Barbara could hurt it in its quest to be viewed as good value for tourists. (11/19/09)
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Roger has the midweek scanner report. His neighbor protects him from a prowler, and Milpas Southbound Offramp Boy makes an appearance. (11/19/09)
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For the last few days, I have heard a noisy flock of birds flying over the Westside. I was afraid they were parrots. How long have they been here? (11/19/09)
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The wrong way driver was arrested for Reckless Driving While Evading Officers, Wrong Way Driving, and Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol. (11/19/09)
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| Articles from Daily Newsletter on Nov 18, 2009 |
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Monday morning Dan watched a very small group commute out to their jobs on the oil platforms. [pics] (11/18/09)
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The SBCC women's volleyball team ended the 2009 regular season by defeating Ventura College in 3 straight games. [pics] (11/18/09)
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UCSB has yet to receive any H1N1 (swine flu) vaccines, despite a shipment of over 50,000 that arrived in the county last week. (11/18/09)
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The owners of the graffitied home rebuild (photo seen on Edhat earlier this week) talk about the vandalism. There's been a spike of graffiti in the area. (11/18/09)
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Santa Barbara city leaders took a big step toward outlawing for-profit medical marijuana shops by expressing support for new regulations. (11/18/09)
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CHP info on the wrong way driver, reported at 11:25 p.m. on northbound 101 just north of Evans Ave. Near crash and the wrong way car went off the side. (11/18/09)
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Sirens are blaring near Santa Claus Lane. Someone drove off the road and has landed the car on it's side. Another braniac is driving the wrong way. (11/18/09)
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Corey John Lyons, the suspect in a Santa Barbara double homicide, will appear before a jury on April 6, 2010. (11/18/09)
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The dedicated staff went to count yams at the Farmer's Market. More accurately, vendors selling yams. Puppies and poems were also found. [pics] (11/18/09)
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The Granada and Music Academy of the West launch educational program for young local strings players. [pics]
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A Sierra Club hike and clean-up at Lizard's Mouth resulted in the pick up of 41 pounds of trash, including glass shards, cigarette butts, and cans. (11/18/09)
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Sheriff’s Detectives are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying human remains found near Santa Barbara last September. [pics]
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A celebration of life for Doty, daughter of Little Audrey, will be held Nov. 21 at the Eagles Lodge on Bath Street. (11/18/09)
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The city is urging residents in the fire areas, along creeks downstream and those with potential escape routes to be cut off by flood to get ready.
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I was so excited about the Leonids meteor shower that I couldn't sleep. Even though I had set my alarm for 3:30, I still woke up around 1:30. (11/18/09)
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At 05:05 hours Tuesday morning, the City Fire Department responded to a report of a structure fire at Cleveland Elementary School. (11/18/09)
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A former Santa Ynez Valley High principal said he will appeal a judge’s finding that the district’s school board did not violate the open meetings law. (11/17/09)
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There have been very low tides the last couple of afternoons and Betsy went to Leadbetter and watched the shorebirds hunt in the late afternoon light. [pic] (11/17/09)
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SBCC officials will meet with concerned community members again to discuss budget impacts to Continuing Education courses at the college. (11/17/09)
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Donations to the Tea Fire fund totaled $435,512 after interest and came from more than 500 donors. More than 90 percent of applicants were renters. (11/17/09)
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A former SBHS assistant tennis coach was sentenced to one year in county jail after being found guilty of having sex with a 16-year-old student. (11/17/09)
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The Wine Cask opens downtown ... Bella Dolce Bakery opens ... Ultimate Bagels opens ... Chino's coming to I.V. ... The Counter cometh (11/17/09)
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Nearly 150 protestors gathered at UCSB to pressure Chancellor Henry T. Yang to oppose the 32 percent UC fee hike. (11/17/09)
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This giant debris and boulder barrier in the creek at Stevens Park is newly installed. It's designed to handle some pretty heavy stuff. [pics] (11/17/09)
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UCSB Men's Soccer will open the NCAA tournament on Thursday night against Southern Conference champion Wofford College. (11/17/09)
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A head-on challenge: photo reminder not only of what it takes at every level to survive, but of the tools we have to make it possible. [pic] (11/17/09)
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A link to Goleta Surfing's cool retro photo post from Jay Allen. Great coastal snaps from awhile back. Note: there is music at this link. Mellow surf music. (11/17/09)
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Here is a caption game photo without any people in it. You might call it a "caption collaboration .. with cat." (11/17/09)
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Weekend wrap up from the Police Dept, new and improved with accompanying mug shots. One arrestee had been secretly living at Brooks for 3 weeks. (11/17/09)
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Construction for the rehabilitation of the Carrillo Rec Center is scheduled to start in mid-November and will last approximately 13 months.
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On Friday and Sunday the Police Department conducted DUI checkpoints in the City of Santa Barbara. Arrest totals provided. (11/17/09)
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Photos from Santa Barbara High School's performance of "Pinocchio," adapted from the 1881 novel by Carlo Collodi. [pics] (11/17/09)
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Great breezes for a noon Regatta Sunday and the flags along the Breakwater. A clear view of the Riviera, and stand-up paddlers. [pics] (11/17/09)
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Empty Bowls is collecting metal soup spoons to use instead of disposable plastic for the annual Empty Bowls Event. [pic] (11/17/09)
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My water comes from the Goleta Water District and about 4 months ago the dishes in the dishwasher smelled like fish when cleaned. (11/17/09)
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Roger has the weekend scanner report. Saturday afternoon there was a collision involving a motorcycle which caught on fire at Salinas and Old Coast Highway. (11/17/09)
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The tri-county region has lost more than 30,000 jobs in the past two years. (11/17/09)
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The Habit, a local burger chain, has been putting more locations on its plate in recent years. As the economy has slumped, fast food has dominated. (11/17/09)
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How vile is this? Big time tagging on a Tea Fire home rebuild on Las Alturas Road. Despicable! [pics] (11/16/09)
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A casting call for the MTV reality show "Real World" came to Santa Barbara this weekend and drew a big crowd. (11/16/09)
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Santa Barbara officials plan to recommend using the vote by mail only model in 2011 and beyond to save money on elections. (11/16/09)
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The Elings Park Foundation development plans had few friends at last week’s draft environmental impact report hearing. (11/16/09)
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My sister and I attended the Wine with a View event sponsored by Touring and Tasting Magazine, a benefit for Hospice. (11/16/09)
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Randall Van Wolfswinkel ought to show more familiarity with Santa
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Students of Goleta Family School invited local veterans to their school for a brunch in their honor. [pics] (11/16/09)
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Two moderate earthquakes struck under the ocean near Catalina and San Nicholas Islands on Sunday. (11/16/09)
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Santa Barbara City College was the host of the Women's MTXE Basketball Tournament this weekend. [pics] (11/16/09)
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Sunday was a gorgeous day in town. There were quite a few people at Park Park enjoying the nice weather. [pics] (11/16/09)
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