December 2, 2023
This holiday season—and year-round, really—make an effort to support Santa Barbara's wonderful independent shops. I’ve done some advance work, but get out there and have a look for yourself! 2
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That churro looks... unfortunate — TP
Amidst all the fake news out there, thanks, Erik, for reporting the real stuff. It takes people like you out there with real eyes and… — A
Parking counts, pedestrian counts, and sales tax revenue disagree with your assumption that State is the most vibrant and busy it's been in 15 years.… — Jefferson A.
"Then greedy property owners were happy to leave spaces vacant until they got their absurd asking rates." - you know not of what you speak… — Jefferson A.
Thank you for the reporting on the ICE / DHS raids last week in Carpinteria. I was there in person. And happy to provide a… — Scott Corridan
Enjoyed the Garcia loop article where I saw my childhood piano teacher's house, my Ford Think mechanic's house, and others I've admired over the years.… — Meredith Brace
I feel terrible for Ventura. State Street promenade is by far the most vibrant and busy downtown has been in the past 15 years. The… — E
Jeff…… are you seriously proposing that the city get involved deciding if someone can open a business?? You are so wrong and the thought of… — Roy
Everyone who believes reopening State St to all vehicle traffic will fix it keeps forgetting it's had problems for almost 20 years as the big… — apzer
I had gone to this Indian restaurant near an entrance to Victoria Court right after it opened. I told them, I'm new to the Cuisine.… — Jeff
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That churro looks... unfortunate — TP
Amidst all the fake news out there, thanks, Erik, for reporting the real stuff. It takes people like you out there with real eyes and… — A
Parking counts, pedestrian counts, and sales tax revenue disagree with your assumption that State is the most vibrant and busy it's been in 15 years.… — Jefferson A.
"Then greedy property owners were happy to leave spaces vacant until they got their absurd asking rates." - you know not of what you speak… — Jefferson A.
Thank you for the reporting on the ICE / DHS raids last week in Carpinteria. I was there in person. And happy to provide a… — Scott Corridan
Enjoyed the Garcia loop article where I saw my childhood piano teacher's house, my Ford Think mechanic's house, and others I've admired over the years.… — Meredith Brace
I feel terrible for Ventura. State Street promenade is by far the most vibrant and busy downtown has been in the past 15 years. The… — E
Jeff…… are you seriously proposing that the city get involved deciding if someone can open a business?? You are so wrong and the thought of… — Roy
Everyone who believes reopening State St to all vehicle traffic will fix it keeps forgetting it's had problems for almost 20 years as the big… — apzer
I had gone to this Indian restaurant near an entrance to Victoria Court right after it opened. I told them, I'm new to the Cuisine.… — Jeff