You won’t see any posts about affordable housing in Montecito!
Did not see any mention of affordable housing...
Great list!
I’m thrilled Biltmore is reopening
Nothing can compare to it!!!!!!!
Beautiful setting in Toro, but I’m with you on sandwich question — the museum like design of some ultra wealthy homes always baffles me. Homes are best as comfortable places to live for yourself, not starkly minimalist places to present to others.
“Pearls got clutched.” ????
Alternates to fireworks … gets my vote.
Dan, that sounds enchanting!
Thanks so much for the write up on Dang Burger in Carpinteria! We went yesterday: the vegetarian burger was delicious and my husband had the double. I only wish they had a turkey burger alternative! A space was small, staff (gentleman at the register) was so polite and super clean and efficient. Any other Carp recs? Too many craft beer and pizza places: Zookers is our go to: food outstanding although physically not quaint (at all!)
This looks like the bell in the parking lot on Santa Barbara street between Canon Perdido and de la Guerra.
I've always liked fireworks even though my cat freaks out, being we live a few blocks from the harbor. But in the last month I've been watching the reports from Gaza of the nighttime rockets, flares, and ground explosions. I started think that I don't really need to see fireworks following the Parade of Lights. And I don't want to be a Dano Downer so I have an alternative. Hot air balloons doing a Night Glow. Imagine many balloons along the shoreline at West beach. They don't take off, they just glow each time the operator hits the gas. It would be low impact to local pets and beautiful to anyone with a view of the harbor. Check out 2023 Special Shapes Golwdeo @ You Tube site Dat Le Official.
At least it was readable which it no longer is
I just spent some time over at SB Current. We only moved here four years ago so I'm not familiar with Jim Buckley, but I like hearing from all sides and consider myself to have a "common-sense bent" so I was curious to see what he had to say. If the initial articles (and comments from readers) are any indication, I probably won't be going back. Just another grievance-riddled right-wing echo chamber. The column "Saving the Vote" was particularly cringeworthy - it reads like it was plagiarized from Tucker Carlson.
Dear Erik,
I enjoy your photos from your walking tours, and I'm sorry you weren't able to experience a tasting at Goleta Red! I hope you'll do the Westside sometime; there are so many interesting things to see. I'd be happy to accompany you. I'm talking the area between Victoria, San Andres, Mission, and Calle Poinente.
Bravo to the return of Jim Buckley. He boldly challenges government leaders to get to the root of problems that never go away.
He also cut down all of the trees at Sandpiper Golf Course. Seems like Ty has an issue with trees. It’s very sad to see them all gone on the course.
at least Jim Buckley knows Goleta butters SB's toast......
You tell ‘em, Dan.
I'm happy to see Jim Buckley show up. He gave me a life changing break as publisher of MJ, but's that another story. I liked the look of the old MJ better, the ink was darker and the type was bigger. And yes as Sam says, I'm a older white guy but I'm a gardener, not a rich old guy. . . .
You can read Andy Caldwell and not have to listen to his voice.
Aware of the sale and future participation aspect, just this proposal does seem out of sync with the continued operation of the grocery so far
The owner of Tri-County Produce is one of the developers of the new building.
This appears to me a step back from acknowledging and or embracing the grocer aspect of the design. I do think it is a trick to do but not impossible. Another concern is post construction the grocery will not return. Out of mind, out of habit.
Buckley is the epitome of the American libertarian. Basically a house cat. Completely dependent on others and a system they cant fathom, but fully convinced of their own independence and abilities...
I read his opening opine for this new 'blog'. Sure enough it wouldn't be a Buckley without a mention of his savior and saint, Ronald Reagan. Our first reality TV POTUS, but sadly not our last... Buckley sure does love his revisionist history, doesnt he?
This cadre of fine folk are real, actual Selfawarewolves. However I for one am happy to have them in the discord. After all, what's funnier than wealthy middle/old aged white guys complaining about how hard it is to be a wealthy middle aged/older white guy in a society ruled by wealthy middle aged/older white guys?
Montecito Journal was painful to read under the previous editor/publisher. His long written diatribes in letters to the editor section was almost comical. A much more enjoyable and sane publication now.
