March 11, 2025
Tag: 122 Gray Avenue
A Massive Vacant Lot in the Funk Zone
Plus: Jeff Bridges and a screening of "The Big Lebowski"; two more Santa Barbara Bowl shows were announced; Pete Buttigieg talk; Valvoline coming to De La Vina Street; Karpeles Manuscript Library Museum appears here to stay; the former Victor the Florist space is available again; rotating cast at Ensemble Theatre Company's new comedy; anyone remember a "family fun center" called Shady Acres? 16
January 30, 2024
April 27, 2020
First Look at the Blockbuster Development Proposed for the Funk Zone
Nearly all of the structures on the block will be torn down to make way for a complex done in a mix of architectural styles, in an effort to fit into the neighborhood—and locals get first crack at the 144 apartments. Take a look at the renderings. 3
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Why was the Principal even allowed back into this role? — M
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Thanks for drawing attention to the madness at Earl Warren. Public comment is very important. It’s how the good people of Ventura chased away this… — Cynthia
Boat Rat Matt, the cray anti-vax conspiracy theorist novelty candidate - please move your bikes with political signs which are littering up and down State… — William
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‘Friendship Manor’? Monstrosity. Grossly out of character / scale for Milpas. This area needs a pocket park there. Proposed high rise buildings at other locales… — Cate
Fun architectural photos, with entertaining insights. I sometimes ride through Hope Ranch on bicycle and always enjoy the imaginative flourishes that adorn these properties. — CAF