April 20, 2022
Walk With Me
March 16, 2022
January 23, 2022
The Side Streets and Alleyways of Upper Oak Park
Years ago, my first real walk around a Santa Barbara neighborhood—beyond the usual spots—was in the area behind Cottage Hospital, and I was delighted by what I found. When I recently returned for a stroll, I wondered if the area would still deliver. 11
December 29, 2021
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October 27, 2021
It’s Only Milpas Street (But I Like It)
While Milpas is unlikely to be anyone's favorite street, it sure has a piquant sense of place—not to mention a wide variety of independent businesses, some cute houses, and a mystery at the northern end. (Update: According to comments on Instagram, I was dead wrong about it not being anyone's favorite.) 10
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Saturday Fisherman's Market on the pier (by Brophys), every Saturday 6-11a. Meet your fishermen and get the freshest local seafood available, sooo good! — Mac
While I sympathize with the Padaro homeowners there are two noteworthy reasons to remove the majority of the trees and add the additional mile of… — Dennis Houghton
I think those Padero Lane residents would be concerned about the loss of trees which currently largely block the view of the freeway and reduce… — SeaKanda
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Many of these people who whine and cry about not enough housing are the same ones who bitch about losing trees in turn for improved… — Tomás
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