October 14, 2021
Tag: Meagan Harmon
The Feds Have Taken Over Efforts to Fight the Alisal Fire
Other recent news: Hollister Ranch is given an evacuation warning; a photo gallery about the fire; air quality is worsening; the Independent endorsed the three incumbents in this year's city council race; the Arroyo Burro Open Space Restoration and Trail Improvement Project is nearly done; a roundup of new state laws. 1
July 29, 2021
Most Bedrooms at UCSB’s Proposed 5,000-Student Dorm Won’t Have Windows
Other recent news: Challengers emerge for city council members Meagan Harmon and Eric Friedman; the county is not required to enlarge its jail after all; commercial rocket launches made easier at Vandenberg Space Force Base; anonymous gun buyback; updated map for tsunami risk. 1
May 6, 2021
More Than 40 Percent of County Adults Are Fully Vaccinated
Other recent news: Santa Barbara loses fight over regulating short-term vacation rentals; more on the state bills that would allow rampant construction of housing; dogs sickened by county mulch; cannabis farm in wine country agrees to odor controls; Meagan Harmon appointed to California Coastal Commission; city grocery workers to receive "hazard pay." 3
April 4, 2021
March 9, 2021
January 25, 2021
The State’s Stay-at-Home Order Has Been Lifted
Other recent news: Local fire chiefs collaborate on homeless encampments and other issues; another store closure at Paseo Nuevo; former Unity Shoppe space has a new tenant; city council incumbent-candidate Meagan Harmon; historic preservationist Kellam de Forest has died; profile of Santa Barbara Forge. 1
January 7, 2021
County Hospitals Are Preparing a Shift to “Crisis Care”
Other recent news: Committee to recommend that Santa Barbara ban natural gas in new construction; school district might temporarily eliminate D and F grades because of the pandemic; the man whose house was electrified; cannabis shop opening in Goleta. 1
December 7, 2020
August 10, 2020
Burning Questions
- 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?
- Was There a Fisherman Inn in Downtown Santa Barbara?
- What Are Those Old Buildings at the Corner of Castillo and Montecito Streets?
- When Will the Coast Village Road Medians Be Completed?
- What’s This Scaffold Structure on Las Positas Road?
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Haven't been there in years but dipped in for a look, still the omniscient Sacjon and Generatree berating and insulting anyone who dare question the… — Jefferson A.
I thought it was just Dan-O, but it has been forever. It's funny that my comments are still censored over there while the same 5… — el_smurfo
The coral tree is fine for residential purposes as long as you routinely trim it. — Jim Owens
It's a beautiful tree, but Coral trees have brittle wood structure and limbs easily break off and fall. It's surprising to see these in parks.… — Chet
City streets are unsafe all day long with no enforcement. City needs to stop assessing things, and start taking action. San Andreas and Milpas Street… — billy
Patricia Bragg loved Katy Perry- longtime family/church friends- she gave Katy her first guitar. Using 3% of the property is a decent ratio, no? I… — Christine!
My fav coral tree is the round-a-bout on Pacific Ave on the Mesa- a real stunner! The California Coastal Commission being publicly flogged and forced… — Christine!
Why do you think Patricia Bragg hates underserved kids as much as you do? — Jefferson A.
"Gratitude Canyon" is the site of the Bragg (Apple Cider Vinegar) family ranch and farm. I believe Patricia Bragg might be turning in her grave… — 4Oceans
I live near a couple of the segments of streets mentioned for improvement and they absolutely need assessment. There are crashes every few months. It’s… — BW