September 16, 2026
Burning Questions
What’s the Story With the Old Building Near the Train Tracks in Montecito?
"I'm a local photographer, and I photograph families all the time in front of the little ivy-covered building at the corner of Eucalyptus Lane and Humphrey Road. Over the past several months, someone has been restoring the building, and I've been trying to learn its history." 4
August 26, 2026
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Can Anything Be Done About Biting Midges?
"Whenever I'm on my lawn, I get bitten by something so small I don't see it. The bites swell up into welts that itch for a week. I've found reports of midges in other parts of California, but not so much here, except for a post on Reddit. Do you know what they are?" 7
July 29, 2026
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June 17, 2026
Why Are the Railroad Tracks Being Expanded Along Padaro Lane?
"A recent meeting regarding the railroad siding (second rail) proposed by the LOSSAN rail corridor agency along Padaro Lane was reportedly heated, with residents in opposition—particularly because the plan will result in the removal of over 100 trees. Can you tell us more about the project?" 34
May 7, 2026
Will You Explain the Plan to Adapt the Waterfront for Climate Change?
"The city has just released a long-term (30-year) plan for the waterfront, including Leadbetter Beach, the harbor, and East Beach. Due to an anticipated rise in sea level of up to several feet, plans are now afoot to, among other things, add new breakwaters, move parking to a structure, and add new facilities at the harbor." 9
April 2, 2026
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