Provocative contests, intriguing tidbits and local insight about Santa Barbara http://www.edhat.com Here is the Daily Edhat newsletter for 09/02/10 http://www.edhat.com/site/tidbit.cfm?id=1400&nid=38360 http://www.edhat.com/site/tidbit.cfm?id=1400&nid=38360 Thu, 02 Sep 2010 12:39 GMT Rollover traffic accident between Milpas and Hot Springs happened late Wednesday. Driver was trapped with minor injuries. http://www.edhat.com/site/tidbit.cfm?id=1400&nid=38335 http://www.edhat.com/site/tidbit.cfm?id=1400&nid=38335 Thu, 02 Sep 2010 12:02 GMT A strong high pressure system will continue to produce hot weather across inland areas of southwestern California through Saturday. http://www.edhat.com/site/tidbit.cfm?id=1400&nid=38345 http://www.edhat.com/site/tidbit.cfm?id=1400&nid=38345 Thu, 02 Sep 2010 11:51 GMT Henry L. Fechtman has a nice shot of sailboats on the water for Wet Wednesday, taken last night from afar. [pic] http://www.edhat.com/site/tidbit.cfm?id=1400&nid=38344 http://www.edhat.com/site/tidbit.cfm?id=1400&nid=38344 Thu, 02 Sep 2010 11:45 GMT The kiosk is smack dab in the middle of downtown Santa Barbara. We leave it up the dedicated masses to tell us what it actually is. http://www.edhat.com/site/tidbit.cfm?id=1400&nid=38334 http://www.edhat.com/site/tidbit.cfm?id=1400&nid=38334 Thu, 02 Sep 2010 04:36 GMT Is it true that Chandra Wallar, former deputy chief administrative officer from the County of San Diego, will succeed Mike Brown as Santa Barbara County CEO? http://www.edhat.com/site/tidbit.cfm?id=1400&nid=38330 http://www.edhat.com/site/tidbit.cfm?id=1400&nid=38330 Thu, 02 Sep 2010 00:35 GMT Eastside - 800 Block of East De La Guerra. Numerous Eastside gang members attacking and beating up reporting party's husband. http://www.edhat.com/site/tidbit.cfm?id=1400&nid=38327 http://www.edhat.com/site/tidbit.cfm?id=1400&nid=38327 Thu, 02 Sep 2010 00:22 GMT Three people are in jail following a supermarket parking lot fight that involved four people, two tire irons and a knife. [mugs] http://www.edhat.com/site/tidbit.cfm?id=1400&nid=38322 http://www.edhat.com/site/tidbit.cfm?id=1400&nid=38322 Wed, 01 Sep 2010 23:45 GMT My friend's dog might have an intestinal blockage. Does anyone know of any SB vets that allow payment plans or have other options for low income people? http://www.edhat.com/site/tidbit.cfm?id=1400&nid=38318 http://www.edhat.com/site/tidbit.cfm?id=1400&nid=38318 Wed, 01 Sep 2010 21:51 GMT Martha Stewart would cringe.. check out this crummy couch collection showcased on De la Vina Street today. Yes, this photo is open for clever captioning. http://www.edhat.com/site/tidbit.cfm?id=1400&nid=38308 http://www.edhat.com/site/tidbit.cfm?id=1400&nid=38308 Wed, 01 Sep 2010 19:56 GMT Detectives are releasing surveillance images they hope will lead to the arrest of a couple who stole hundreds of dollars from a Chinese student. [pics] http://www.edhat.com/site/tidbit.cfm?id=1400&nid=38307 http://www.edhat.com/site/tidbit.cfm?id=1400&nid=38307 Wed, 01 Sep 2010 19:31 GMT A subscriber caught dinnertime for penguins at the Santa Barbara Zoo on film last weekend. [pics] http://www.edhat.com/site/tidbit.cfm?id=1400&nid=38305 http://www.edhat.com/site/tidbit.cfm?id=1400&nid=38305 Wed, 01 Sep 2010 18:12 GMT Neal Graffy shares that the Milpas Street Cow dates back to 1940 when there were no less than 10 dairies operating in and around the city. [pic] http://www.edhat.com/site/tidbit.cfm?id=1400&nid=38302 http://www.edhat.com/site/tidbit.cfm?id=1400&nid=38302 Wed, 01 Sep 2010 17:56 GMT Santa Barbara style wedding. On Sunday afternoon the wedding of Nancy Whalen and Greg Falzon was held at the El Presidio Chapel. [pic] http://www.edhat.com/site/tidbit.cfm?id=1400&nid=38296 http://www.edhat.com/site/tidbit.cfm?id=1400&nid=38296 Wed, 01 Sep 2010 16:20 GMT Monday on East Camino Cielo I spotted an immature Golden eagle circling above with a Turkey Vulture. http://www.edhat.com/site/tidbit.cfm?id=1400&nid=38290 http://www.edhat.com/site/tidbit.cfm?id=1400&nid=38290 Wed, 01 Sep 2010 16:09 GMT Update: Reportedly the man who suffered flash fire burns on Monday has died from his injuries. http://www.edhat.com/site/tidbit.cfm?id=1400&nid=38183 http://www.edhat.com/site/tidbit.cfm?id=1400&nid=38183 Wed, 01 Sep 2010 16:00 GMT The Santa Barbara Police Department will be conducting DUI Checkpoints in the City of Santa Barbara on Friday. http://www.edhat.com/site/tidbit.cfm?id=1400&nid=38288 http://www.edhat.com/site/tidbit.cfm?id=1400&nid=38288 Wed, 01 Sep 2010 14:54 GMT Roger has the scanner report. People have been getting their dogs ripped off lately so if you have an animal, keep your eyes on it. http://www.edhat.com/site/tidbit.cfm?id=1400&nid=38287 http://www.edhat.com/site/tidbit.cfm?id=1400&nid=38287 Wed, 01 Sep 2010 13:23 GMT Here is the Daily Edhat newsletter for 09+01=10 http://www.edhat.com/site/tidbit.cfm?id=1400&nid=38284 http://www.edhat.com/site/tidbit.cfm?id=1400&nid=38284 Wed, 01 Sep 2010 13:02 GMT Hit and Run, 200 Block of West Haley at 4:15ish Wednesday. Yellow cab driver hit 8 to 10 vehicles on W Haley and Cottage Grove. Suspect in custody. http://www.edhat.com/site/tidbit.cfm?id=1400&nid=38274 http://www.edhat.com/site/tidbit.cfm?id=1400&nid=38274 Wed, 01 Sep 2010 12:40 GMT Edhat last looked at laundry prices for men's and women's shirts back in 2004. When we revisited that survey this week we found that a lot has changed. http://www.edhat.com/site/tidbit.cfm?id=1400&nid=38263 http://www.edhat.com/site/tidbit.cfm?id=1400&nid=38263 Wed, 01 Sep 2010 06:59 GMT A local subscriber noticed that the Bugatti rally is over but their signs remain posted. [pic] http://www.edhat.com/site/tidbit.cfm?id=1400&nid=38270 http://www.edhat.com/site/tidbit.cfm?id=1400&nid=38270 Wed, 01 Sep 2010 03:07 GMT It's a new school year and another crop of Dons seniors has decorated the McConnell's cow on Milpas in SB school colors and 2011. [pics] http://www.edhat.com/site/tidbit.cfm?id=1400&nid=38267 http://www.edhat.com/site/tidbit.cfm?id=1400&nid=38267 Wed, 01 Sep 2010 02:57 GMT At around 11am Tuesday the road crew was taking the temporary orange mesh off the Hwy 154 bridge. Later much of the wood holding it up had been removed too. http://www.edhat.com/site/tidbit.cfm?id=1400&nid=38264 http://www.edhat.com/site/tidbit.cfm?id=1400&nid=38264 Wed, 01 Sep 2010 02:20 GMT Suspicious circumstances 200 Block of West Canon Perdido. Male attempted to gain entry into woman's apartment by telling her he was there to clean. http://www.edhat.com/site/tidbit.cfm?id=1400&nid=38262 http://www.edhat.com/site/tidbit.cfm?id=1400&nid=38262 Wed, 01 Sep 2010 00:16 GMT The Santa Barbara City Council regularly scheduled meeting for today is cancelled and so also is the one for next Tuesday. http://www.edhat.com/site/tidbit.cfm?id=1400&nid=38243 http://www.edhat.com/site/tidbit.cfm?id=1400&nid=38243 Tue, 31 Aug 2010 23:28 GMT A subscriber sent this photo from parking lot at Staples downtown. She thought it deserved a clever caption, and we agree. Go, go Edhat captioners! http://www.edhat.com/site/tidbit.cfm?id=1400&nid=38258 http://www.edhat.com/site/tidbit.cfm?id=1400&nid=38258 Tue, 31 Aug 2010 23:02 GMT The Goleta Police Department conducted DUI / Drivers License Checkpoints on Friday and Saturday night. Here are the results. [mugs] http://www.edhat.com/site/tidbit.cfm?id=1400&nid=38257 http://www.edhat.com/site/tidbit.cfm?id=1400&nid=38257 Tue, 31 Aug 2010 22:59 GMT What is the helicopter doing hovering over the Mesa and downtown? http://www.edhat.com/site/tidbit.cfm?id=1400&nid=38252 http://www.edhat.com/site/tidbit.cfm?id=1400&nid=38252 Tue, 31 Aug 2010 22:36 GMT