We went for breakfast this week at the El Encanto and they wouldn’t honor our gift certificate per the new ownership. This is disappointing and not a great way to start off as a new neighbor. We felt bad for the staff having to deal with all of this….
PS I googled frontwards and backwards, no arrest breakdowns from the 361 arrests at Glass House businesses, so we don't know that only 10 were at Carpinteria....in fact 14 minors were located there, not arrested as far as I know
ICE is pretty good at their investgative job- love the web page subpage about global trade- about investigating and preventing intellectual property rights violations, digital piracy, illicit trade and customs fraud. Nothing like a good read about Korean purse counterfitting! The statistics are jaw dropping
361 people were arrested by LICE? 10 in Carp leaving the balance in Camarillo. Hard to imagine how many actual workers were on site to generate those numbers. Its also hard to imagine that Glass House would be that dumb if so. They cant possibly be doing their own HR. I would think they would use some sort of agency. Facts are going to be elusive.
That churro looks... unfortunate
Amidst all the fake news out there, thanks, Erik, for reporting the real stuff. It takes people like you out there with real eyes and ears, keen editorial judgment, copy-editing and fact-checking skills, and hard work pounding the pavement to keep us informed. It's not an easy task, and you do it so well.
Parking counts, pedestrian counts, and sales tax revenue disagree with your assumption that State is the most vibrant and busy it's been in 15 years. The most vibrant and busy I've seen State was always during the Solstice and Fiesta parades - and people actually stuck around after when it was on State.
"Then greedy property owners were happy to leave spaces vacant until they got their absurd asking rates." - you know not of what you speak apzer.
Thank you for the reporting on the ICE / DHS raids last week in Carpinteria.
I was there in person. And happy to provide a first hand account of what happened from a witnesses perspective. I hope this can set some of the record straight.
https://www.facebook.com/1383941912/videos/1399971087896529/
Thank you.
Enjoyed the Garcia loop article where I saw my childhood piano teacher's house, my Ford Think mechanic's house, and others I've admired over the years. I hope to someday see articles about your travels on different parts of the Westside , home to many delightful homes and stories.
I feel terrible for Ventura.
State Street promenade is by far the most vibrant and busy downtown has been in the past 15 years. The parklets especially added to a feeling of community and vitality that's been missed on the blocks between Sola and Anapamu.
Everyone who gripes that they don't go downtown because of lack of vehicular traffic is just going to find something else to complain about (homelessness, inflation, etc.) and still won't contribute to the area.
Jeff…… are you seriously proposing that the city get involved deciding if someone can open a business?? You are so wrong and the thought of anyone believing that’s a good idea is ridiculous.
R.
Everyone who believes reopening State St to all vehicle traffic will fix it keeps forgetting it's had problems for almost 20 years as the big chains that displaced local stores started pulling out because of the recession and decline in big retail. Then greedy property owners were happy to leave spaces vacant until they got their absurd asking rates. Those tactics haven't changed
I had gone to this Indian restaurant near an entrance to Victoria Court right after it opened. I told them, I'm new to the Cuisine. I said, I would like a dish for lunch, and to go. I dam near fainted, when I was handed a check for over $50.00. Of course, they are out of business! Maybe the City should get involved, with making sure, aspiring wannabe entrepreneur's, possess at the least, a viable business plan. It could eventually limit the many vacant store fronts downtown. And one other thing: Call off this 5-year experiment, and open State Street back-up to normal traffic.
Cajun Kitchen serves Dune coffee. Had a solid breakfast there this week. Would def choose it over Jeannine’s.
So over Jeannine’s! We need a solid breakfast place that actually offers quality coffee. Not sure who provides them with their coffee but it’s terrible! You can do better Jeannine’s!
Juice ranch sells Super Mallows also Lucky Llama in Carp.
Not too surprised about Namaste, there were 5 Indian restaurants just on lower state (Bibi Ji across the street and Indian Tandori Kitchen less than 2 blocks away)
In late May, the Parks Department said that it “expect[s] construction to begin next month as the construction contract is going to the Board in early June.” https://www.sitelinesb.com/new-kids-adventure-playground-in-the-santa-ynez-valley/
Would you refresh our memories regarding the Upper Manning Park tennis court demo-what’s the plan? Thank you
That would be sweet!
Don’t throw stones… you misspelled some above - “Could it be Tesla turned them off for sone unknown purpose.”
Siam Street Food is nowhere near opening - it looks to be in very preliminary stages of renovation. I don't know how they have advertised that they are open.
Juice Ranch also sells the yummy Super Mallows.
I heard Jeannine’s might take over the old El Pollo Loco building. The for lease sign just came down so I assume something is moving in.
