November 11, 2022
Tag: Ariel Calonne
Local Official Participated in the January 6 Mob
Other recent news: No surprises in election results so far; Santa Barbara News-Press dropped its Sunday edition; Santa Barbara's city attorney was terminated; $530 million value assigned to the Ritz-Carlton Bacara; Coast Village Road urgent care opens this week; TV producer Marcy Carsey expanded her Montecito holdings; Ojai Valley Lavender Festival is moving to Santa Barbara; new kids' store in Goleta; developer of a Buellton bowling alley complex is throwing in the towel. 16
March 21, 2021
City vs. Attorney in a Pair of Land-Use Spats
Other recent news: Two county residents tested positive for the U.K. variant of Covid-19; Ty Warner's relationship drama; Santa Barbara County to ignore state guidelines on spectators at kids' sports; another rich guy bought in Montecito; explanation for last week's sonic booms; profile of a 1946 house given a fresh look; off-highway vehicles to be phased out of Oceano Dunes in three years. 2
March 14, 2021
March 3, 2020
Burning Questions
- Why Is the Cliff Drive Overlook Closed?
- Who Installed This Security Camera in Montecito?
- Why Are the Railroad Tracks Being Expanded Along Padaro Lane?
- Will You Explain the Plan to Adapt the Waterfront for Climate Change?
- Why Did the Rosewood Miramar Beach Install Gates?
- How Long Will This Big Pipe Be at East Beach?
- Is Cabrillo Boulevard Going to Be Widened Under Highway 101?
Recent Comments
City: We need more housing. Developer: Okay, here's a project that pencils and will provide 46 units. City: I don't like it, spend more money… — Jefferson A.
I agree the fake wood sidewalks are ridiculous but I like them as a 'proof of concept' of sorts for whatever they're calling the latest… — TP
As a cocktail drinker who does not like beer or wine, there is no greater disappointment than when a restaurant advertise cocktails, only to get… — Kathy
The zoom works on my mobile device. Thanks tech helpers! — Alisa
Pokewaves has great poke and sushi. Hope they keep the original location open with the new location up and running. — David W
You generally can't put speed bumps on throughways that provide access to emergency services, only in alleys, parking lots, etc. — Paul
To be fair, you sound like the jerk, and a real pick me kinda person. How many jobs and taxes have YOU brought here? Is… — CW
Totally! The city council has been emphasizing that the Yardi/Paseo Nuevo deal is going to bring in $120,000/year in real estate taxes (which was previously… — Amelia
I’ve been parking here and enjoying this spot for 25 years and I’ve never seen speeding or noise. I’ve parked here at all times of… — BW
It would be a terrible idea to put speed bumps there and call it a day.... What kind of idiot would think of something like… — Mesa