Spoken like a true "MAGAT", lol.
I don't think it's a myth. Yes, the data shows that "only" 20% of retail sales are done online, but that's still a 20% decline in sales for physical stores. How would the average business owner feel about sales dropping 20%?
Also, if you dig into the numbers for specific categories of retail sales, it becomes pretty clear that online sales are contributing to the decline of in-person retail, especially for the kinds of stores you might find on State Street. For example, it is estimated that 40-60% of apparel sales and between 40-50% of home decor/goods sales are made online.
Haven't been there in years but dipped in for a look, still the omniscient Sacjon and Generatree berating and insulting anyone who dare question the current progressive narrative.
I thought it was just Dan-O, but it has been forever. It's funny that my comments are still censored over there while the same 5 basement dwelling boomers can infect the site with their vitriol. It's not a citizen news site like it once was, it's a jounalism graduate's personal blog and there is rarely any timely information at all. If there was a fire which was one of edhat's defining moments, everyone would be on nextdoor or reddit.
The coral tree is fine for residential purposes as long as you routinely trim it.
It's a beautiful tree, but Coral trees have brittle wood structure and limbs easily break off and fall. It's surprising to see these in parks. A few in town, including the grassy area of the Harbor have had massive limbs or the entire tree fall. These would have caused major injuries and probably fatalities if someone was picnicking underneath them. The roundabout on Pacific is a perfect location to plant and appreciate these, not a park.
City streets are unsafe all day long with no enforcement.
City needs to stop assessing things, and start taking action.
San Andreas and Milpas Street are like running a gauntlet through illegally parked delivery trucks in Redzone's & crosswalks & blocking complete streets. There's no enforcement, anything goes.
Why keep planning without fixing?
They should start with fixing the current issues that are super dangerous to the citizens. While at the same time making things safer.
Its a joke - currently do nothing to make things safer but let's make new plans to make things safer.
Patricia Bragg loved Katy Perry- longtime family/church friends- she gave Katy her first guitar. Using 3% of the property is a decent ratio, no? I am no Katy Perry fan- actually panicked when her and Orlando purchased Bragg’s - presumed they would blow it up….and they didn’t. I sympathize with neighbors fearing the impacts, yet it appears they are within the limits of development to the property.
My fav coral tree is the round-a-bout on Pacific Ave on the Mesa- a real stunner!
The California Coastal Commission being publicly flogged and forced to apologize for political bias and unnecessary bs warms my heart ❤️
Why do you think Patricia Bragg hates underserved kids as much as you do?
"Gratitude Canyon" is the site of the Bragg (Apple Cider Vinegar) family ranch and farm. I believe Patricia Bragg might be turning in her grave to hear it's about to become a Kid's Resort. I'm already grateful now, that it isn't developed.....
I live near a couple of the segments of streets mentioned for improvement and they absolutely need assessment. There are crashes every few months. It’s obscene. I’ve previously written to my city councilperson about it because it’s so frequent. I’m really glad these are up for review.
Local attorney Luis Esparza in on the ballot with Judge Adams
El Smurfo. As Ben Kenobi said, "That's a name I have not heard in a long time." Gosh, what was my handle on the orange site. . . I think it was Lower Westie. The years are blurry now but from 2006 to 2012, Ed had the best, by far, local news site in SB history. And yes, this site comes closer than most others. Whatever happened to SB8ball?
Taking criticism from losers is price of not being one
One of the best travel articles I’ve ever read. The narrative and the pics made me feel that I was there. Thanks ever so much
Missed that reddit post, but I would say on the whole pretty positive. Obviously Montecito real estate postings are not going to be super popular with someone chasing roaches off their computer in some Dario Pini crap hole, but I get a lot of breaking news here that I used to get at other orange tinted local blogs that have lost their way.
If you liked Angkor, then you need to visit Borobudur. And there’s even an Aman! AmanJiwo. One of our best trips.
Shop keepers closes two stores. Why are all you experts not analyzing this? Could it be that the greed of landlord's has now reached the Funk Zone at $10/sqft ? If the business owners can’t make any money, then there will be empty building until the end of time.
Perfect summary of Angkor. You captured it well. My first visit was over 30 years ago before the disney-esque entrance. On the back of a motorbike with a gun-toting guide and frequent landmine areas. Sad to see it become an insta-destination.
Ummmmm....CVR is definitely thriving!!! Ask the retailers. There are more tourists willing to spend money (there are many affordable shopping options). Locals have been stopping into shop the strip more frequently then 2 years ago. There are so many small local businesses on CVR. I can't say the same for State Street. The CVR Association is doing an incredible job with monthly advertising for the shops as well as organizing special events like the art walk. Restaurants are fully booked most of the time. Seems like you haven't been there in a while. You should check it out again. You might be surprised.
I’ve bought many great items from A Royal Suite home furnishings! Looking forward to them being on State street so we don’t have to drive to Oxnard.
bici centro, at the entrance on olive
Re: the new stoplight at Hermasillo. The northbound exit at Carillo was already closed on Friday, which resulted in a major backup at the new stoplight of both eastbound and westbound trafiic on CVR during the Friday afternoon rush hour. Commerce on C VR is indeed now thriving [look for an empty storefront; if you find one, it will soon have a new tenant], but it will take a hit when locals start limiting their visits there to avoid the traffic. A simple way to move more cars/hour past that light would be to eliminate the time when all other trafiic is stopped to allow the occasional southbound car on Hermasillo to turn onto CVR. Blocking southbound traffic from Hermasillo at CVR is the most practical solution; cars departing from that block of Hermasillo would exit at the other end, onto Hot Springs Road. Since the 101-Cabrillo interchange is scheduled to be completed in 2028, this "temporary" stoplight will likely be there for one to two years.
I agree that Sea Change is a fabulous album, but I agree with Erik, funky Beck is the best Beck. That said, I am counting down the days to September 22nd - nothing is better than a Beck show!
