{"id":2332013,"date":"2024-08-27T18:24:00","date_gmt":"2024-08-27T22:24:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/disabled-vet-cited-for-liquid-littering-after-blowing-bubbles-in-california\/"},"modified":"2024-08-27T18:33:49","modified_gmt":"2024-08-27T22:33:49","slug":"disabled-vet-cited-for-liquid-littering-after-blowing-bubbles-in-california","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/disabled-vet-cited-for-liquid-littering-after-blowing-bubbles-in-california\/","title":{"rendered":"Disabled Vet Cited for &#8216;Liquid Littering&#8217; After Blowing Bubbles in California"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">22<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fdisabled-vet-cited-for-liquid-littering-after-blowing-bubbles-in-california%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2332013&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>Sandy Snakenberg, a 63-year-old disabled homeless \u200dveteran, known as the &#8220;Bubble\u200c Pirate,&#8221; was issued a citation for &#8220;liquid littering&#8221; while <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/fact-check-viral-image-claims-to-show-a-real-my-first-hookah-kids-toy\/\" title=\"FACT CHECK: Viral Image Claims To Show A Real \u2018My First Hookah\u2019 Kid\u2019s Toy\">blowing bubbles<\/a> at \u200da <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/hidden-homeless-more-people-living-in-vehicles-due-to-covid-hardships\/\" title=\"\u2018Hidden Homeless\u2019: More People Living In Vehicles Due To COVID Hardships\">public park<\/a> in La Jolla\u2063 Cove, \u2064San Diego. Despite his intention to spread\u200b joy\u200b among children, city\u200b rangers claimed that the bubble solution he used left harmful residues on the grass and\u2063 resulted in \u200bcomplaints\u2064 from park users. Snakenberg refutes these claims, stating that his bubble solution consists \u2063of non-toxic materials and disputing the \u2064alleged quantity he utilizes daily. He \u200cmaintains\u200c that he complies with city regulations and is registered with \u2063local authorities, relying on tips from\u200c his bubble performances for income. Although facing ongoing citations, Snakenberg remains determined to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/toby-keith-to-return-to-the-stage-despite-cancer-battle-old-devils-been-after-me-a-bit\/\" title=\"Toby Keith defies cancer, plans stage comeback: &#039;Old devil won&#039;t stop me&#039;\">continue entertaining<\/a> at the park, \u200dcriticizing\u200b the city for its <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/democratic-infighting-heats-up-over-agenda\/\" title=\"Democratic Infighting Heats Up Over Agenda\">enforcement priorities<\/a> while \u2063noting the leniency afforded to more \u200dserious offenses in California.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<section> <script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC1)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC2)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC3)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC4)\")<\/script><\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;The Bubble Pirate&rdquo; found himself being treated like a true criminal after attempting to bring joy to children at a California public park.<\/p>\n<p>But Sandy Snakenberg, a 63-year-old disabled <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/white-house-releases-list-of-president-trumps-accomplishments-and-it-is-historic\/\" title=\"White House Releases List of President Trump\u2019s Accomplishments \u2013  And It Is Historic!\">homeless veteran<\/a> and self-styled &ldquo;bubbleologist,&rdquo; was only blowing bubbles when he was cited on Aug. 24 in San Diego&rsquo;s La Jolla Cove.<\/p>\n<p>Rangers with San Diego Parks and Recreation cited Snakenberg with &ldquo;liquid littering.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>That&rsquo;s right: In California, a wonderland where the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/hvac-company-refuses-take-downtown-jobs-citing-needles-human-feces-vans-getting-broken\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">streets are paved with the fecal matter and used needles of the burgeoning homeless class<\/a>, a bubble-blowing disabled veteran is the one being nailed for littering.<\/p>\n<p>The city, of course, claims the &ldquo;Bubble Pirate&rsquo;s&rdquo; crimes are worse than they appear.<\/p>\n<p>  <script> \t\t\t\tif( ! getCookie( 'ff_subbed' ) ) if( typeof FFADS.replace_ict !='undefined' ) if( FFADS.replace_ict ) eval( FFADS.replace_ict ); \t\t\t<\/script> <\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;In this instance,&rdquo; a city spokesperson told <a href=\"https:\/\/www.10news.com\/news\/local-news\/bubble-pirate-cited-for-liquid-littering-after-blowing-bubbles-in-public-park\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">KGTV-TV<\/a>, &ldquo;park rangers attempted to educate the individual numerous times that the residual substances from the bubbles are in violation of the City&rsquo;s municipal code as it relates to littering.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;The individual uses up to six gallons of liquid per day, with the residual chemicals ending up in the lawn areas, which can cause damage to the grass. After witnessing numerous violations and receiving complaints from other park users, Rangers issued the lowest level citation available.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>The city claims it received complaints from the public about Snakenberg and the residue from his bubble solution, resulting in a citation when rangers investigated.<\/p>\n<p>Snakenberg says the city is wrong and that his homemade solution is an innocuous dilution of food-grade and non-toxic materials. The &ldquo;pirate&rdquo; also disputes the six-gallon waste figure in the government&rsquo;s claim.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;I explained to them I am full compliance,&rdquo; Snakenberg told <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbs8.com\/article\/news\/local\/san-diegos-bubble-man-ticketed-liquid-littering\/509-fc9de1c7-c7bf-4cb7-8c4a-5391e27fd82a\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">KFMB-TV<\/a>. &ldquo;I am registered with San Diego Parks and Rec. I have insurance.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>Despite his status as an injured and homeless veteran, Snakenberg says he doesn&rsquo;t use programs available to him, instead supporting himself solely on his 501c3, Bubble World.<\/p>\n<p>The Bubble World truck doubles as Snakenberg&rsquo;s home, and is how he travels and earns the tips that sustain him.<\/p>\n<p>The &ldquo;Bubble Pirate&rdquo; remains defiant in the face of the law, however, vowing to continue public performances despite the continued citations rangers have promised to throw at him.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;The park Ranger enforcement division has finally approached me with an ordinance (littering prohibited fluids) in order to present me with a citation that I WILL be appearing for,&rdquo; Snakenberg wrote on an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/thebubblepirate\/p\/C_Gf_atRbX2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Instagram post<\/a> showing the citation.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Not to worry. This Bubble Pirate will be continuing public performances at La Jolla cove when I am not otherwise engaged at other events. And (as the officer communicated) will likely get more citations.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>A video from 2018 shows the &ldquo;Pirate&rdquo; in action, sending children crazy with a broadside of bubbles.<\/p>\n<div class=\"firefly-embed\"> <iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Sandy the Bubble Pirate\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/PRgSW3Bj92I?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p>If only Snakenberg had decided on a more appropriate activity for California, perhaps <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/newsom-debate-takes-brutal-turn-opponent-pulls-brown-map\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">relieving himself on the sidewalk<\/a> or throwing a used <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/san-fran-bans-plastic-straws-nothing-hypodermic-needles-flooding-streets\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">hypodermic needle<\/a> onto a playground, he could have avoided legal troubles entirely.<\/p>\n<p>Instead, this &ldquo;pirate&rdquo; is fighting to keep the government from bursting his bubble, and his livelihood.<\/p>\n<div style=\"position: relative;\">\n<div class=\"ff-fancy-header-container\">  <\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-submit-correction inner-content\">\n<div class=\"correction-form\">\n<form style=\"display: none;\">\n<div class=\"sc-name-field\"> <label>* Name<\/label> <br \/> <input type=\"text\" name=\"name\" required> <\/div>\n<div class=\"sc--field\"> <label>* <\/label> <br \/> <input type=\"text\" name=\"\" required> <\/div>\n<p> <label>* Message<\/label> <br \/> <textarea name=\"message\" required><\/textarea>  <\/p>\n<div class=\"required-message\" style=\"display: none; padding-bottom: 15px;\">* All fields are required.<\/div>\n<p> <input type=\"submit\" value=\"Submit\" onclick=\"event.preventDefault(); firefly_sc();\">  <\/p>\n<div class=\"firefly-sc-confirm\" style=\"display: none;\">Success!<\/div>\n<\/p><\/form>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p> <script> \t\t\tfunction firefly_sc() { \t\t\t\tif( typeof window.captchaPublicKey==typeof undefined ){ \t\t\t\t\tconsole.error('window.captchaPublicKey is not defined'); \t\t\t\t} \t\t\t\tgrecaptcha.execute( window.captchaPublicKey, { action: 'submit_correction' } ).then( function( token ) { \t\t\t\t\tvar opts={ \t\t\t\t\t\taction:    'firefly_sc_submit', \t\t\t\t\t\tname:      document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"name\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\t:     document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\tmessage:   document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"message\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\tpost_id:   firefly_post_id, \t\t\t\t\t\tcap_token: token \t\t\t\t\t}  \t\t\t\t\tvar inputs=[ 'name', '', 'message' ];  \t\t\t\t\tfor( var i=0; i <inputs.length; i++ ) if( ! 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On August 24, he was cited for &#8220;liquid littering&#8221; while blowing bubbles at La Jolla Cove in San Diego. This citation comes despite the city being plagued by more serious issues related to homelessness, such as feces and used needles on the streets. <\/p>\n<p>City officials argue that Snakenberg&#8217;s bubble solution violates municipal code due to its residual substances potentially harming park lawns. They claim he uses up to six gallons of liquid daily, leading to complaints from other park visitors. However, Snakenberg insists his homemade bubble solution is harmless and disputes the city&#8217;s claims about his usage.<\/p>\n<p>He maintains that he is compliant with regulations, stating that he is registered with San Diego Parks and Recreation and has insurance. Rather than relying on available assistance programs for veterans, Snakenberg supports himself through his nonprofit organization, Bubble World.<\/p>\n<p>Despite facing legal challenges from park rangers who have warned him about further citations under littering laws, Snakenberg remains determined to continue performing publicly at La Jolla Cove whenever possible. He shared on Instagram that he plans to keep entertaining children with bubbles despite the risk of additional citations.<\/p>\n<p>In hindsight, one might think if Snakenberg had chosen less innocent activities\u2014like urinating in public or discarding needles\u2014he could have avoided these legal troubles altogether. Instead, this &#8220;Bubble Pirate&#8221; continues his fight against what he sees as an unjust crackdown on his livelihood<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2332014,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Bubble-pirate-cited.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[4045,39460,39461],"class_list":["post-2332013","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","tag-california","tag-disabled-vet","tag-liquid-littering"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Bubble-pirate-cited.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2332013","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2332013"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2332013\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2332014"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2332013"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2332013"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2332013"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}