March 26, 2024
Burning Questions
- How Is the San Ysidro Debris Basin Designed to Work?
- What’s This Building on Helena Avenue?
- What Are Those Old Pilings in Arroyo Burro Creek?
- What’s This Building Under Construction in Toro Canyon?
- What’s the Story Behind the Seal of the City of Santa Barbara?
- Four Questions From the Mailbag
- What’s This Pole With a Flashing Blue Light?
Recent Comments
I laugh so hard when reading your property descriptions, thank you for that! — Susie
The bigger factor is that if an owner accepted lower (aka "market") rent, it would reduce the overall value of the property on paper. Which,… — Sean
Rich - No. They get the depreciation regardless of whether it's leased or vacant. — Jefferson A.
Depreciation. — Rich
Apzer, can you please direct me to the IRS rule where i can deduct rental losses? i have never heard of such a thing, and… — Derek
The "pedestrian mall" along state street is more like an e-bike tournament venue — Bettye Jones
Apzer, that is totally false on landlords receiving a financial benefit for vacant properties. Please don't spread misinformation. — Jefferson A.
I don't think they're all greedy but there's a financial benefit to claim a loss on a vacant property while holding out for someone to… — apzer
“More vibrant than ever”? We can debate the causes but it is a far cry from the most vibrant it’s ever been… — BW
“Editor's note: This story has been updated to clarify the action taken by the City Council and its next steps” The VC Star Article was… — Tristen