Referring to your post questioning the Independent articulate on Lynda Weinman. Why is it a conflict to have her friend Rodger Durling write it? She is not running for political office.
Writing an article about a friend is a common everyday occurrence and I am sure your publication has may examples. And by the your comment made me read the article which I thought was great
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For me the real parking issue are the towing fees which are, I believe, over $400 now. It's excessive. Towing is a super regulated business, for obvious reasons, but the fees seem untether to reality and not incongruent to the offense. It's a very blunt instrument. Whether you made a mistake or were intentional, whether you parked for 10 minutes or 10 hours in the wrong place, you're paying big time. From a legal perspective I suppose people are trespassing and deserve what they get. From a human perspective people make mistakes and do stupid stuff when suddenly confronted with bad or no parking options and they are in a 4,000 lb contraption on wheels with no where to put it. If we still had horses someone could move your horse over to another post if you goof. Progress can be expensive, if convenient. I suppose all these places with parking problems will b go away once the robo-taxi arrives.
I believe there was split in the marriage....
It’s all great for now that it’s summertime let’s see how things are in the winter. I wish all these establishments luck because they will need it come November.
Roy
We were there this morning. It looks great and has a really buzzy atmosphere. I hope this continues.
Lantern Tree Books was supposed to be in there too, I wonder what happened
Please show me where it says rebuttal is not welcome? Please also don't overlook the reason I responded- it wasn't about the FOOD BANK, it was about the petty snide remark about President Trump- which has NO PLACE ON A FOOD BLOG POST....... "which does not believe that keeping its citizens from going hungry should be a priority." . President Trump is anti abortion, not anti kids eat healthy. VIVA POLITICS FREE SITELINE
Def didn't intend for my comment to read as angry. But not sure why upper village not wanted RH to park in their lot is "just gross"
Selfawarewolf says what?
Used to enjoy the comments section but they’ve been taken over by angry peevish keyboard warriors who need to calm down. Or stick to next door or political blogs/social media. Food bank donation gives us anti Biden tirade? Give me a break. Anyway, hope everyone is enjoying the warm weather and living in a beautiful place.
“J” has anger issues clearly.
The owners of upper village have generously subsidized local mom and pop businesses for the past few decades, and successfully resisted redevelopment bids from outside investors. Their stewardship of that property is a big reason that upper montecito has retained its charm. The CEO of RH bombs in and out of SB airport in his beige colored (obviously) “RH 1” private jet to make his tv appearances, yet can’t find the time to sort a parking solution for the restaurant that he required be built within close proximity to his house. Which one is gross, Dan?
I’m sorry you feel this way. I think I would just like people to be a bit more considerate and watch what they say.
Roy
My family stayed in 396 Las Alturas for a week in March 2022 and it is a lovely home. Very charming while still very modern.
Parking on private property and getting towed? Oh the horror! 30 Los Patos is owned by the Magic Castle, and is not “abandoned”
Not wanting to pay the $15 valet fee and then having to pay for your towed car?! My office is in the riviera office park and we consistently have to tell people heading to the El Encanto to not park in our lots as there are signs posted everywhere. Heading to a fancy lunch but not wanting to pay up to park your car…lame.
EXACTLY! Why the snide comments about POLITICS is off target here. So much in common✔️
I’d add that it’s not just passionate about SB but a group of people who specifically care about the health of the food/restaurant, retail, and public spaces and local gov’t scene. We have a lot of common ground.
I think they’re real, since a handful of the same people leave most of the comments. Honestly, it’d be fun to meet up with them in person. We clearly disagree on a few things but I bet we’d find we agree on more than we realize. And we’re clearly all passionate about SB improving, and feel like it’s underperforming. Erik… let’s do a friends of Siteline gathering!
Referring to the Upper Village as a neighboring strip mall is hilarious.
I was seriously suggesting there's bots infiltrating this or something similar that's easily observable on other websites. The style of writing is really bizarre. If that's true I don't feel bad about name calling. If they are actually people then I take back the name calling and will agree to be civil. That's a promise!
You're right, this site doesn't need stuff like that, nor does it need name calling like "brainrot Nextdoor boomer bots" but here you are.
You're spot on John, efforts like this need to be local. Sending our money to DC to fund these programs is like trickle down economics and has about the same results. Too many hands tanking a slice of the pie before it gets to where it's actually needed only for crumbs remain.
I see. I also see you are part of the problem Roy. If you don't like what someone has to say, you just try marginalize them, call them names or employ some bully-lite comment. Such a shame. I thought it was a good time to have a real discussion. Sorry I'm not as superficial as you would like but think and reflect on a deeper level. I'll work on not being so thoughtful so as not to offend.
Interesting news as always but holy cow can we get rid of these brainrot Nextdoor boomer bots?! This stuff shouldn't be allowed on this glorious local news site!
