I recall reading that the slough near what is now UCSB was once navigable and had an island even before it silted up.
Might, MIGHT be the area that was depicted.
That’s so messed up for the cookie pls e. They should just open up on the sidewalk. The city does nothing about illegal vending. In fact they protect them while they go after restaurant owners.
Seems like the best business model is no business license no health checks no rent no problem
As far as Reyes market, enjoy that 18 wheeler double parked in the red zone up against the crosswalk making more traffic issues on Milpas.
It’s been there every day 1-2 hours lift gate down obviously a new thing that the police have no trouble with
You are joking, right. Most of our neighborhood is against this project, and with good reason. Not in our backyard, please and thank you
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Why would you bother to put only seven headliners are women? Isn’t that racist?
Doesn’t it only matter to get headliners that will sell tickets? Doesn’t matter if they are white, brown , black or female.
They need to sell tickets
I guess I’m the only one who thought the Santa Barbara seal story would be about an oceanic animal. Appreciated it and the library love anyway.
This is awesome! We are in transition to FT life in SB ❤️ and have wondered about this (and many other interesting things) as part of our activities to understand our new community. Thanks Erik & librarians!
Things like this damage communities by warehousing humans in shoeboxes then calling those "housing". Build-baby-build state incentives will NEVER fix the 'housing crisis' because it is not a supply side problem. This housing problem is a direct consequence of institutional investors, rigged rental apps, and money trying to make money in a highly lucrative market where living space is traded like a commodity.
One less developer. I truly hope they cancel the entire project at Capitol hardware. Milpas Street is already such an unbearable cluster daily, with 18 wheelers parked in the middle of the street, and now delivery drivers are just blocking the right hand lane and dropping the gate. They don't care, the cops don't care. The problem is right behind him there are numerous developers at the city will roll out the red carpet for. Let's not forget the 90 units going behind the new Starbucks with the demolition of eight little houses, and the monster going up at tri County produce.
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Such a great question and great read.
Our librarians are amazing people — and excellent for sleuthing many questions. I wish we'd all utilize them more.
Kate - The Princesa and Favorita in the shallow bay in Goleta makes a TON of sense. Still a bit of a mystery about that lighthouse, but the military museum link was also a great find.
Bravo!
Erik may be a relative "newcomer", but he's definitely an "insider" when it comes to what's happening in Santa Barbara.
Crushcakes patio on Anacapa
VIVA GOLETA
I suspect the two ships represent the Princesa and the Favorita, which anchored outside the old shallow bay at Goleta in 1782 (the bay was largely filled in during the Great Flood of 1862 and is now the location of the Santa Barbara Airport): https://www.militarymuseum.org/PSB.html
This is a story unto itself, an “outsider” researching the meaning behind the seal to help educate the locals who have no clue, not even the Historical museum. The thing about SB is, once it’s a tradition, no one asks why or where it came from, or if it should continue. Great work Erik!
Much appreciation to the library staff for their deep dive into the archives for this. Love the close up photos of the tympanum. It's stunning!
Are we suppose to feel bad for St. George? I cannot imagine anyone is upset about him finally moving on my SB, but I sure feel sorry for the valley. He is really all about himself and is already causing issues up there. Adios to him!
Hey, Ed, Don't let the door hit ya........ Maybe now you can devote your time to cleaning up the mess at what used to be Anderson's in Buellton.
Yes, I did. Thank you for the correction.
I actually own 123 and 125 E Carrillo Street, there has been no talks with the city to buy our building
(Did you mean to write “fix downtown withOUT adding in housing” ?)
My husband and I think Equinox would be a no-brainer in SB and are perplexed as to why Swell seems to be the only larger "health club" facility in town. There are many boutiques and small gyms and I mean no disrespect to anybody operating in the market...
whole foods saved the circuit city building, lol
The Institution Ale beer garden is the coolest hangout space in all of downtown. Let’s get these apartments and condo permitted without gouging the developers on permits and fees
