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Authorities uncovered signs of marijuana smuggling near an abandoned 35-foot panga boat found Friday morning on the shore north of Refugio State Beach.
A resident spotted the dual-engine panga boat at 8:15 a.m. on Arroyo Quemada Beach, the fifth smuggling boat discovery within Santa Barbara County this year. Nobody was on board.
Although there was no marijuana in the area, investigators located plastic packaging, typically used to smuggle the drug, nearby and leading up to the roadway, Kelly Hoover, spokeswoman for the Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Department, said in a statement.
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Santa Barbara County jobless rate plunges to 6 percent - Experts: Best numbers since recession indicate economic recovery
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The Santa Barbara County unemployment rate dropped to 6 percent in April, continuing a decrease that could signal good news for the local economy.
County unemployment fell more than 1 percent from a revised 7.2 percent in March and is more than 2 points down from the 8.4 percent rate at the beginning of the year.
The labor force increased by 1,400 from March and has grown by 4,700 since January.
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Group plans Lompoc Theater revival
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When the curtain went up on the Lompoc Theater stage in 1927, the event was cause for such celebration that even famed director Cecil B. DeMille sent his congratulations.
With nearly perfect acoustics and seating for more than 400 people, the theater was called the Calvert Theater in its heyday.
Generations of Lompoc theater-goers enjoyed Saturday matinees, concerts, Mickey Mouse Club meetings, and vaudeville revues.
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Newsroom employees withdraw union recognition
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Newsroom employees at the Santa Barbara News-Press have decided to withdraw recognition of the Teamsters as their bargaining representative.
The newspaper notified the union of the majority decision Friday.
For several years, the Graphic Communications Conference of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters has been representing reporters, photographers, copy editors and other newsroom staff in talks toward an initial contract.
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Carpinteria stabber at large
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The search is on for a man who stabbed a coworker outside a Carpinteria motel room late Thursday, authorities said.
The 44-year-old victim was stabbed at 10:15 p.m. at the Motel 6 in the 4200 block of Via Real and was rushed to the hospital, where he provided deputies with a description, said Kelly Hoover, spokeswoman for the Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Department.
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Chicken Soup for the Soul: A dog eats its owner's sandwich
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"Never trust a dog to watch your food."
— Unknown
Jabba lay listlessly on the couch, his head resting on his shaved paw. His thick black fur was conspicuously absent from both front paws, exposing rings of sickly gray skin. Usually alert and watchful, his eyes today were dull and half-closed.
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Panera Bread holds grand opening
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Panera Bread held its grand opening in downtown Santa Barbara on Friday, showcasing its fresh products and its partnership with various food hunger groups.
"We're not about just providing great food and great services, but we want to be as authentic to our message as possible," said Ingrid Roberts, managing director for First Picks Management, the Panera Bread franchisee that built the bakery-cafe at 700 State St.
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Margaret Thatcher recalled by British MP
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Margaret Thatcher's legacy should inspire the next generation to defend its freedom, a member of Parliament and a close friend of Mrs. Thatcher said Friday.
During his address at the Reagan Ranch Roundtable Series luncheon, Conor Burns, who was elected a member of Parliament in 2010, shared warm anecdotes about the British prime minister and her connections with President Ronald Reagan.
The Reagan Ranch Center honored the late Mrs. Thatcher at Friday's special Reagan Ranch Roundtable, More»
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ICBM test launch rescheduled
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After postponing a Minuteman 3 intercontinental ballistic missile test last month because of growing tensions with North Korea, a launch is now set for Tuesday at Vandenberg Air Force Base.
Last month, the secretary of defense delayed a scheduled Minuteman launch in an attempt to defuse growing tensions between the U.S. and North Korea, whose leadership spoke of launching nuclear missile strikes at the U.S.
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Kids get a taste of college
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UCSB's campus looked a little different Friday as students from Harding University Partnership School walked and explored the campus.
UCSB's Gevirtz School of Education hosted Harding's entire student body, along with teachers and some parents as chaperones.
"It really is an amazing thing to see these students realize that college is an actual thing and they can go there," said George Yatchisin, communications coordinator for Gevirtz School.
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Lompoc adds firefighters
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LOMPOC The Lompoc Fire Department promoted three members and welcomed six new firefighters during a ceremony Friday.
Fire Chief Kurt Latipow presided over the ceremony in Council Chambers at Lompoc City Hall.
Capt. Mike Brown was promoted to battalion chief. Engineer Jeff Edman became a fire captain. Firefighter John Stefan was promoted to engineer.
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EVENTS TODAY: May 18, 2013
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SOUTH COAST
Arthritis Foundation Benefit: 8a.m. registration; 9:30a.m. walk begins. Festivities include health expo, food, beverages, prizes, children's zone, entertainment, and plenty of arthritis information. Santa Barbara City College, West Campus, 721 Cliff Drive. Free. To register, donate or volunteer, call 563-4685 or go to www.ccarthritiswalk.org.
Sale Benefiting Elephants: 8a.m.-4p.m. today, 9a.m.-2p.m. May 19. Private residence at 2121 Mount Calvary Road. Includes plants, jewelry, clothing items, exotic accessories and more. All proceeds go to Elephants Umbrella Fund programs. Free admission. More»
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