Provocative contests, intriguing tidbits and local insight about Santa Barbara http://www.edhat.com 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? http://www.edhat.com/site/tidbit.cfm?id=1400&nid=24461 http://www.edhat.com/site/tidbit.cfm?id=1400&nid=24461 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:36 GMT 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] http://www.edhat.com/site/tidbit.cfm?id=1400&nid=24457 http://www.edhat.com/site/tidbit.cfm?id=1400&nid=24457 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:48 GMT Downtown Holiday Parade announces Holiday Prince and Fairy and Grand Marshal, Smokey Bear. http://www.edhat.com/site/tidbit.cfm?id=1400&nid=24454 http://www.edhat.com/site/tidbit.cfm?id=1400&nid=24454 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:11 GMT The 2009 award winners honored in the areas of philanthropy, volunteerism and professional fundraising have been announced. http://www.edhat.com/site/tidbit.cfm?id=1400&nid=24453 http://www.edhat.com/site/tidbit.cfm?id=1400&nid=24453 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:06 GMT The Goleta Police Department issued six citations during a pedestrian crosswalk enforcement operation on Thursday. http://www.edhat.com/site/tidbit.cfm?id=1400&nid=24452 http://www.edhat.com/site/tidbit.cfm?id=1400&nid=24452 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:50 GMT The Foodbank of Santa Babara County is extending its hours to receive more needed turkeys, food and funds. http://www.edhat.com/site/tidbit.cfm?id=1400&nid=24446 http://www.edhat.com/site/tidbit.cfm?id=1400&nid=24446 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:31 GMT 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? http://www.edhat.com/site/tidbit.cfm?id=1400&nid=24443 http://www.edhat.com/site/tidbit.cfm?id=1400&nid=24443 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:47 GMT 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. http://www.edhat.com/site/tidbit.cfm?id=1400&nid=24442 http://www.edhat.com/site/tidbit.cfm?id=1400&nid=24442 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:40 GMT 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] http://www.edhat.com/site/tidbit.cfm?id=1400&nid=24441 http://www.edhat.com/site/tidbit.cfm?id=1400&nid=24441 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:32 GMT 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] http://www.edhat.com/site/tidbit.cfm?id=1400&nid=24436 http://www.edhat.com/site/tidbit.cfm?id=1400&nid=24436 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 2:46 GMT 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] http://www.edhat.com/site/tidbit.cfm?id=1400&nid=24420 http://www.edhat.com/site/tidbit.cfm?id=1400&nid=24420 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 23:19 GMT This photo needs a caption. Your job is to write one. Points for humor and levity! http://www.edhat.com/site/tidbit.cfm?id=1400&nid=24426 http://www.edhat.com/site/tidbit.cfm?id=1400&nid=24426 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:50 GMT 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] http://www.edhat.com/site/tidbit.cfm?id=1400&nid=24421 http://www.edhat.com/site/tidbit.cfm?id=1400&nid=24421 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:44 GMT Does anyone have any ideas of where two people could help volunteer on Thankgiving Day? http://www.edhat.com/site/tidbit.cfm?id=1400&nid=24418 http://www.edhat.com/site/tidbit.cfm?id=1400&nid=24418 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:09 GMT 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. http://www.edhat.com/site/tidbit.cfm?id=1400&nid=24417 http://www.edhat.com/site/tidbit.cfm?id=1400&nid=24417 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:08 GMT Santa Barbara Pool League - Week In Review, Winter 2009/10 Week 7. http://www.edhat.com/site/tidbit.cfm?id=1400&nid=24411 http://www.edhat.com/site/tidbit.cfm?id=1400&nid=24411 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:37 GMT 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. http://www.edhat.com/site/tidbit.cfm?id=1400&nid=24410 http://www.edhat.com/site/tidbit.cfm?id=1400&nid=24410 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:31 GMT The bridge at Stevens Park is gone. What happened to it? Are they going to build a new one? http://www.edhat.com/site/tidbit.cfm?id=1400&nid=24409 http://www.edhat.com/site/tidbit.cfm?id=1400&nid=24409 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:10 GMT 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. http://www.edhat.com/site/tidbit.cfm?id=1400&nid=24408 http://www.edhat.com/site/tidbit.cfm?id=1400&nid=24408 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:48 GMT Local celebrities were out in force for the Dream Foundation's 8th annual Celebration of Dreams at the Bacara. [pic] http://www.edhat.com/site/tidbit.cfm?id=1400&nid=24403 http://www.edhat.com/site/tidbit.cfm?id=1400&nid=24403 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 13:03 GMT One of the things John Wiley loves about Santa Barbara is Adult Ed. He, like many others, is concerned about its future. http://www.edhat.com/site/tidbit.cfm?id=1400&nid=24400 http://www.edhat.com/site/tidbit.cfm?id=1400&nid=24400 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:26 GMT 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] http://www.edhat.com/site/tidbit.cfm?id=1400&nid=24389 http://www.edhat.com/site/tidbit.cfm?id=1400&nid=24389 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 4:22 GMT East Valley Road 2400 block there was a tree down practically blocking the northbound lane Wednesday night. http://www.edhat.com/site/tidbit.cfm?id=1400&nid=24396 http://www.edhat.com/site/tidbit.cfm?id=1400&nid=24396 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 3:13 GMT The dedicated staff went down to the Granada Garage Wednesday to count motorbikes. Then we counted other modes of transportation, too. [pics] http://www.edhat.com/site/tidbit.cfm?id=1400&nid=24395 http://www.edhat.com/site/tidbit.cfm?id=1400&nid=24395 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 0:29 GMT In anticipation of the nations most heavily traveled holiday weekend, Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) reminds travelers to plan ahead and arrive early. http://www.edhat.com/site/tidbit.cfm?id=1400&nid=24394 http://www.edhat.com/site/tidbit.cfm?id=1400&nid=24394 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 0:10 GMT The Tobacco Prevention Settlement Program has launched a video PSA contest to encourage action against the harmful effects of tobacco use in films. http://www.edhat.com/site/tidbit.cfm?id=1400&nid=24393 http://www.edhat.com/site/tidbit.cfm?id=1400&nid=24393 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 0:06 GMT The Sheriffs Department has completed a record year for marijuana eradication in Santa Barbara County. [pics] http://www.edhat.com/site/tidbit.cfm?id=1400&nid=24391 http://www.edhat.com/site/tidbit.cfm?id=1400&nid=24391 Wed, 18 Nov 2009 23:50 GMT Information about flu vaccines from the Public Health Department. http://www.edhat.com/site/tidbit.cfm?id=1400&nid=24386 http://www.edhat.com/site/tidbit.cfm?id=1400&nid=24386 Wed, 18 Nov 2009 21:03 GMT Roger has the midweek scanner report. His neighbor protects him from a prowler, and Milpas Southbound Offramp Boy makes an appearance. http://www.edhat.com/site/tidbit.cfm?id=1400&nid=24383 http://www.edhat.com/site/tidbit.cfm?id=1400&nid=24383 Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:23 GMT