What’s Up With the “No E-Bike” Signs on Local Trails?
"A friend saw these signs today, and they make no sense to us," wrote PJ. "Mountain bikers only use pedal assist while going uphill—going downhill, without pedal assist, they're going at the same speed as a friction bike. (Even with pedal assist, you can't go fast uphill as it’s too steep in Santa Barbara.) Wondering if you know anything...." 5
Improvements Proposed for the Andrée Clark Bird Refuge
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So, the ugly pipe has already been there several months. Maybe it will eventually disappear for a short time before it returns again? Is this… — Caf
….it would be awesome if South Coast could do daily specials of Metropolous’s best offerings- okie dokie artichokie please! — Christine!
I just want to say Thank You! to Eric and Wendy Schmidt. I too have wonderful memories of this place. — Deborah Brown
South coast is coming to the funk zone. We are so excited, especially after losing metropulis! — Toni Jones
bring back the De Anza — art G
I agree Rick It would be great to bring it back a real Montecito place casual, good food and does not cost an arm and… — trish davis
Thanks for the follow up on the double tracking. It should be done, because if it were not, it would be the bottleneck on future… — Judy's Older Brother
I volunteer every year at the Orchid Show- the best way to see the production! It is so fun to people watch and see the… — Christine!
I agree, I still miss Empty Bowl that was on CVR. They called it by another name which was confusing and had lots of outdoor… — AFC
Was hoping Peabodys would come back. — Rick Lyons