Kids On Drugs
Vampires?
Some Good Halloween Costumes
Gun Man on La Cumbre Identified
A masked gunman waving an American flag and a handgun on a freeway overpass surrendered to police Monday after forcing a traffic shutdown for hours.
The man gave himself up at midmorning west of downtown Santa Barbara at Highway 101, a major route along the California coast. No shots were fired. Traffic was backed at least three miles in each direction.
The man agreed to give up after he was allowed to attach a Barack Obama campaign sign and the flag to the overpass railing, said police Sgt. Jim Pfleging.
Police were continuing to investigate a duffel bag and the man's car at the scene but "we have no credible threats or any threats of explosives," Pfleging said.
Police identified the man as 28-year-old Eddie Van Tassel. Pfleging said the man is believed to be a service veteran and will receive a mental health evaluation.
The man, wearing a ski mask and brown fatigues, had the flag in one hand and the gun in the other when officers arrived on the highway's La Cumbre Avenue overpass just after 7:10 a.m., said police Sgt. Lorenzo Duarte.
A police special weapons and tactics team and a crisis negotiation team used a bullhorn to communicate with him. After nearly three hours, he put the handgun on the ground and walked backward to police officers.
All I have to say about this kook is that he made me an hour late to work. Thanks for fucking up most of SB's morning selfish prick. Put a sign on your god damn lawn!
Just because it's Halloween...
This fashion/ costume offender was found at Tonic Night Club. There was a slu of other sleezies but I found myself getting over non- flattering photos.
Case In Point.
HAPPY HALLOWEEN!
Black Magic
Feds Take Down East Side Gangsters
On Wednesday, October 15, the Santa Barbara Police and County Sheriff’s Department joined with federal and state agencies to crack down on the Eastside gang as part of Operation Gator Roll. (Go here for detailed coverage.) On October 16, Santa Barbara Police released the following names of those arrested or already in custody as part of the roundup. The grand total in custody is 59, with more sweeps and arrests expected. Not listed here are four juveniles and another 100 people who have already been arrested over the past year as part of this investigation.
Arrested on Federal Charges
● ISMAEL PARRA, 23; Nickname: Ishboo; Alleged Role: drug-dealing to gang
● JOSE GONZALEZ JR., 20; Nickname: Scrappy; Alleged Role: Assaults including 2006 baseball-bat attack in Isla Vista
● MIGUEL PARRA, 20; Nickname: Tripps; Alleged Role: Selling cocaine to gang
● ALEJANDRO GONZALEZ, 20; Nickname: Stilo; Alleged Role: Using Molotov cocktail
● FRANCISCO ANTHONY ALCARAZ, 21; Nickname: Stranger; Alleged Role: Gang soldier
● FERNANDO MARCO ALCARAZ, 18; Nickname: Lil Stranger; Alleged Role: Gang soldier
● HUMBERTO OLVERA, 24; Nickname: Danger; Alleged Role: Knife attack
● PEDRO RENE GARCIA, 27; Nickname: Oso; Alleged Role: Gang leader
● ALFREDO ORNELAS, 23; Nickname: Capone; Alleged Role: Gang soldier
● JESUS MARTINEZ, 18; Nickname: Peke and Lil Pac Man; Alleged Role: gang leader
● REYNALDO FERER-DOROTEO, 36
● IVAN GARCIA, 18
Still Sought by Authorities
● ROBERTO AREBALO AMADOR, 20; Nickname: Lil Oso; Alleged Role: 2007 gang attack
● JESSE GARZA PEREZ, 40; Nickname: Chili Red; Alleged Role: Selling heroin to gang
Arrested but Already in Jail or Prison
● BRIAN JASSO ORTIZ, 22; Nickname: Villain; Alleged Role: attack at Jack in the Box
● OCTAVIO MARIN, 20; Nickname: Lil Tu; Alleged Role: Soldier
● JOSE CAMPOVERDE, 20; Nickname: Big Boy; Alleged Role: Racial attack on African American
● JOSHUA ALEXANDER RODRIGUEZ, 22; Nickname: Sinner; Alleged Role: Attempted murder of African American
● SEBASTIAN MARTINEZ COVARRUBIAS, 22; Nickname: Seabass; Alleged Role: Made Molotov cocktail
● ROBERT MARTINEZ, 22; Nickname: Lil Bullet; Alleged Role: Conpiracy to murder
● CARL SAMUEL FLORES, 26; Nickname: Lil Kill; Alleged Role: Conspiracy to murder
● IVAN QUEZADA, 23; Nickname: Pac Man; Alleged Role: Baseball-bat attack
● OMAR RAMOS, 18; Nickname: Sleepy; Alleged Role: Knife attack
● ARIEL RANGEL COLON JR., 21; Nickname: Huero; Alleged Role: Attack on African American
● XAVIER JESUS ALVAREZ, 25; Nickname: Malo; Alleged Role: Knife attack
● MARTIN MENDEZ, 24; Nickname: Lil Shyboy; Alleged Role: Selling methamphetamine to gang
● ELSON LEYVA TAPIA 25; Nickname: Yuyo; Alleged Role: Cocaine sale
● ENRIQUE MORAN, 21; Nickname: Silent; Alleged Role: Soldier
● EDWIN ORLANDO BAY, 20; Alleged Role: Soldier
● JOSE PEDRO ZAVALA, 22; Nickname: Lonely and Shy; Alleged Role: Attack on non-gang member
Operation Gator Roll
I am interested to see what they find. This topic is of great concern to me and was heightened when one of my little brother's 14 year old friend's & local SB skater "Chunky" got stabbed DT a while back. These kids are out of control and this shit needs to end.
HESH
From Urban Dictionary.com | ||||
"a term derived from skateboarding culture. usually used to describe someone unkempt and sometimes dirty in appearance. will have facial hair more times than not along with tighter jeans." Please see Bones Wheels rider Adam Dyet for your perfect example of "Hesh" Example "Holy shit! Did you see that dude's beard? That is one heshy mother fucker!" "That dude has never washed his clothes and has maybe showered once or twice in his entire life. He is hesh as a bitch." Another meaning...
"In the skating world; hesh is the style that says you don't give a fuck. Except, now that's it's been labled, no one is really hesh. You dig? The dudes with the tighter pants, smaller shirts, mesh back hats, and high top shoes...are generally hesh...but shit, if you say you're hesh, then you're not really hesh! You're not supposed to care, dumbass." That is funny. More about what Thrasher Mag thinks is Hesh- |
White Walls San Francisco, CA
Stop by the show if you are in SF
Check out more at: White Walls Gallery.
Joe Shea participating in Noche De Los Muertos
It's offical! My piece "Violetta" is finally up at Muddy Waters for you to go check out and critique. This is my first show, as well as my first painting this size (3ft X 3ft)- I can't wait for the feedback!
I went by Muddy Waters yesterday and there was some pretty sweet stuff up, including three Halloween inspired pieces by Joe Shea. Definitely worth checking out, the installation reminded me of Jack the Pumpkin Head in Sleepy Hallow- another one of my favorites by Tim Burton.
On another note, Anne Hathaway has just signed off to do Tim Burton's new film Alice in Wonderland starring as the White Queen. CAN'T WAIT FOR THIS ONE TO COME OUT!
Noche De Los Muertos
Each year around this spooky time, Sheryl Schroeder curates the annual Noche De Los Muertos show at Muddy Waters.
This year I decided to participate in lu of my love for the Mexican holiday & Halloween. My piece will be hopefully up tomorrow.
Check out Powell Artist & local Graphic Designer Steve Sherlock's stencil piece of Sleestak from Land of the Lost.
"Chaka was followed by the Sleestaks through the forest until a dinosaur scared the Sleestaks away."
Group Art Show
Muddy Waters, 508 East Haley st. Santa Barbara, CA (805) 966-9328
Oct. 1 - Nov. 1, 2008
Opening Reception Party Saturday, October 18 6PM
With the music of DJ MAGNETO
Free food, wine and great art!
ALL ages welcome!