THE YEAR IN REVIEW
The most-read posts in 2024—the winner certainly surprised me—along with some comments and updates.
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STATE OF THE SITE
Siteline continues to grow, thanks to everyone who reads it and advertises. Plus: Answers to some frequently asked questions.
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Recent Comments
What a low ball comment Eliza, do you happen to work for "Lompoc is the armpit of Santa Barbara County" Congressmoron Salud Carbajal?- Goleta is… — Christine!
This letter to the Independent brought up an excellent potential avenue for blocking 505 E. Los Olivos. https://www.independent.com/2025/07/09/will-505-east-los-olivos-be-developed/ **The potential use of part of Mission… — Mike
Anthony that is what Goleta is for. Chains with low quality food and almost zero nutrition. McDonalds didn't make it on State St. That should… — eliza
The guys in black filming and shouting were also at Trader Joe's on DLV yesterday — BillF
This message is for Anthony Studebaker. What in the heck are you talking about..?? Please stop posting such negative comments about restaurants that are trying… — Roy
Those popular restaurants you mentioned will not open in Santa Barbara because the math doesn’t math. Even going to a one of the many local… — Connor
If you voted for newsom - this is EXACTLY what you voted for. The proposed structures near the mission are architecturally inconsistent with the area's… — Tina
Looking forward to the new restaurants though I hope there are some that are medium priced for retirees, We like to eat out often, so… — Susan Ryan
You are not alone! The weird San Ysidro Rd offramp sign is beyond jarring. Like fingernails on the blackboard for anybody who cares about typography. — Sandy
Actually wish Teddys on State was another Brass Bird. Thought I’d never say this but we could actually use another nice coffee shop at upper… — Pete