I assume that’s on OSHA‘s priority list.
Gas blowers in an open field.
I‘m sure all the roofers, insulators or guys carrying concrete 8h a day are happy they don’t have to deal with that danger…
Vacancy tax? I understand other cities have looked at this to encourage property development. Stick instead of a carrot?
In SB where we dont have that problem, would it be aimed at homes left vacant for occasional visitors? Is that really a problem here? Maybe Montecito or Hope Ranch but does that realistically help with housing shortages? Or is this just a revenue grab?
Please please please enforce the gas leaf blowers ban. In addition to the noise and air pollution from 2 stroke motors this would have to qualify as an OSHA violation for workers. The battery powered equipment is now more efficient and convenient than gas and oil mixtures polluting our neighborhoods.
I access Siteline through the Google browser and then clicking on the website. I use a Samsung phone. And I have never been able to pinch to zoom.
Always enjoy your publication the few times I found it in Google browser. BTW, no problem with 'zoom" on photos.
I’m supportive of immigration enforcement but if the reports of ICE agents driving on city streets at 80 mph, freeways at 100 mph, doing donuts, and bear spraying people for exercising the first amendment rights are true, there needs to be accountability. It’s beyond unacceptable.
The Baskin Robins is locally owned. New owner is in the shop often
You could try this plug-in btw.
https://wordpress.org/plugins/definitely-allow-mobile-zooming/
Pinch to zoom works perfectly here accessing the website on both iOS and macOS, using Safari and Chrome as well as in Instagram.
Pinch to zoom doesn't work in the in-app Safari though (i.e. if you follow a link on Instagram). Which is fine I don't expect you to be able to fix the WordPress tech stack lol.
I realize that the locked gate in the Upper Village is a very small local issue, but I do wish that it would reopen. The Upper Village is one of the few areas where neighbors can and actually do walk to shops, and that gate was an easy way for people living on San Ysidro to access the stores. I get that RH's arrival had a big impact (East Valley Rd. was such a mess), but as Eric pointed out, closing that gate in particular does not make it and easier or harder to park incorrectly. It would be wonderful if that decision could be revisited.
Is it only when you're clicking on a link in Instagram? If you use the browser to go to SitelineSB.com, can you pinch-and-zoom then?
I have never been able to pinch and zoom your site photos either. I never understood why they were restricted in that way. I can't do it on any device I use to look at the site. Either on my phone or my laptop.
I have the same problem. Viewing the newsletter on my phone via instagram links I cannot zoom in on any photos.
I'll try one last time: Where are you having this problem? (Which device/browser/email service?) Because I have no problem pinch-and-zooming.
Its really a nightmare of sort that Siteline puts out such a quality periodical with fantastic photography but doesn't have pinch-to-zoom for its site. There's just no way in God's green Earth Siteline could join the 21st century & offer pinch-to-zoom? I seriously do not understand the hold- up.
Re the cut-out on the pier: it seems common sense that it would help relieve stress on the structure during big swells, which of course push upward with great power on the pier. It provides a place where that water can escape upward, relieving the pulling on the pilings and framing, and upward against the decking.
Haas’s Fine Ice Cream in 5 points. Dave’s Drip House further up at Turnpike.
Skys The Limit Ballooning, It's locally owned and operated in Santa Ynez. My husband and I did this last August and it was not ony amazing but very interesting to learn how ballooning works. Highly recommend.
We need a local frozen yogurt/ice cream shop on upper state! 🙏🏻
Thanks so much for this! Perfect timing, as we have lots of out-of-town visitors coming this weekend!
That is an amazing list.
So many incredible activities SB has to offer
Thank you for compiling the list.
Ahh, the gate…a micro-local portal that I dearly miss. Not only is it a shortcut to the other upper village shops, there is a sense of charm and delight when one passes through it due to the feeling it gives— that you’re the only person who knows about that gate.
Agree with the spirit of Joe S and George... find another location for the siding! Don't destroy a beautiful little lane that the public enjoys- cyclists, surfers, beach goers, runners and walkers. This is not about might meets right... it's just terribly wrong!
Be careful about your generalizing, A. We have 6 residents on Padaro in their 90s, on a fixed income and social security. Some of us have worked our whole lives to be able to own a home here, it is our only home, and we are still struggling to pay our mortgages. Yes, there are those who own 2 or 3 homes, but be careful about your snide blanket statements please.
Speaking as a Padaro resident, BG, that is not accurate. Not all of us have carved out parking spaces on Padaro, and most of those that do will not "lose" them. Union Pacific's right of way is 50 feet from the center of their track, which does not take it all the way to the road. Furthermore, the residents I know with parking spaces are much more concerned about the trees and foliage being removed than about their parking spots. They form a beautiful green filter from the sight and sounds of the freeway and trains.
Agreed Joe S!
The recently purposed second track would cause tree lined Padaro, my favorite biking route, to lose most of the trees including old growth for at least 1.1 miles on the 101 side. There’s sections which will have no trees at all as tracks and trains will be a few feet from the street.
