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The state of State: What Would it Take to Rescue Santa Barbara’s State Street?
I find it really hard to believe you when you recount all the awful things you claim to have seen on State Street, especially since you are only an occasional visitor. I think you are exaggerating and fabricating a lot of it simply to adorn your woeful tales and gain attention, and for the life of me I can't understand why you think writing letters like these to Edhat would have any effect whatsoever, including your suggestions as to whom to vote for. I live here and frequently walk downtown with my wife, as I have for several decades. I've never seen a drug deal on State Street, or if I did I didn't notice because it caused me zero harm. I've never been personally harassed by a homeless person, nor been forced to avoid a business because of a homeless person, even though they have been here in significant numbers every single day since I moved here in 1980. In over forty years I have never once seen State St without some closed up businesses, and if you trust Ron Fink of Lompoc the rate has been steady for the last 5 years. Of course I've seen and smelled things that I wish I hadn't, and of course I've been buzzed by an inconsiderate e-bike rider. (Before cars were prohibited people also used to jog, ride their bikes and skateboards on the sidewalk downtown.) I also miss some of my favorite businesses, like the family-run Beads of the Earth store, and every single book store, Joseppi's and of course the short lived Onus Donuts. I'm aware of the problems. My point is that it's really not much different than it ever was. It is not the calamity that you paint it. Your memory of what it used to be like is untrustworthy, as is most people's. There have always been homeless people and panhandlers, late night drunks and pissed-on concrete. There have always been failing businesses, spots that accumulate garbage, and complaints about high rents. State Street has never been a trouble free paradise, and if you don't remember these things from 40 or 50 years ago it's because you chose instead to see the beauty and charm of our town which still exists, and I know you are aware of that because you keep coming back, yet all you seem to do is complain and tell us locals how bad things are here. You really don't need to do that anymore, Chalf.
Masked Agitators Harassing People on State Street this Weekend
Yeah, bunch of losers. From what I've read elsewhere, they call themselves, "First Amendment Auditors," so they're almost worse than Gravy Seals, they uneducated "Patriots."
Masked Agitators Harassing People on State Street this Weekend
They were also bothering the folks at Chocolate Maya, so I think they were just going up and down State Street harassing everyone they could.
Goleta City Council Names Bluff “Potters Point” in Honor of Late Artist Chris Potter
I was able to find this on the map... https://www.google.com/maps/@34.4206723,-119.8942962,305m/data=!3m1!1e3?entry=ttu
The state of State: What Would it Take to Rescue Santa Barbara’s State Street?
SO dalgorf. I do know how the government works and it does not work efficiently because it uses other peoples money. The Fed could reference the federal reserve that has printed too much money in recent years or the Federal govenment. Government in general whether its city, county, state, federal spends tax payer money frivously. Government keeps on growing in size and rules. (What do you get from your government, other than infrastructure and protection from invading forces?) The best govenment is the least government. In this situation, the city council has hired pricey consultants, who may or may not know real world solutions. As I said before open State Street to vehicles; the government needs get out of the way and let the '"market" work.
The state of State: What Would it Take to Rescue Santa Barbara’s State Street?
You forgot your sarcasm indicator. Chalf is only right wing.
The state of State: What Would it Take to Rescue Santa Barbara’s State Street?
LOL dude. You know that SBPD already patrol on bikes right? Opening the road has no impact on PD ability to patrol and in fact patrolling on bikes and on foot creates higher awareness for the PD rather than being in a squad car with the windows rolled up. Seriously, how can you possibly say that PD don't patrol on State St.? What world do you live in? Beyond that, please be the first Edhatter to sign a pledge that you will no longer make your purchases online, but will do it in physical stores--the abandonment of which is the majority of the problem. Beyond that, yeah, penalize owners for allowing their buildings to sit empty.
The state of State: What Would it Take to Rescue Santa Barbara’s State Street?
Ok, KNEIN, but HOW does reopening the road fix anything? The PD can still walk the beat and patrol on State whether it's open or closed. Your other ideas are sound, but still.... no one can seem to provide any real viable evidence that allowing cars to drive on State will increase business. I'd love to see it, but so far it's just been anecdotal or non-existent.
The state of State: What Would it Take to Rescue Santa Barbara’s State Street?
You fix this by fixing what you (voters and city council) broke in the first place.... reopen the road. This gives PD their jobs back on State Street. Develop and implement business incentives to open up retail stores downtown. Have a once a month free parking day for shoppers/diners. Do not allow land owners to indefinitely shutter buildings on State Street. Do not build more hotels. Simple solutions....not rocket science
The state of State: What Would it Take to Rescue Santa Barbara’s State Street?
Chalf is right and most of you here on edhat can't handle or understand facts
The state of State: What Would it Take to Rescue Santa Barbara’s State Street?
BIRD - I'd like to see the same. And great point about CVR! The success on Coast Village Road can clearly be attributed to allowing cars back on the street.... oh wait, never mind.... ;)
Improper Battery Disposal Caused Trash Truck Fire in Old Town Goleta
For common household batteries, just put them in a bag and put them on top of the recycle bin lid. Common Household Batteries Electronic Waste *Curbside Collection* Place common household batteries (9v or less) in a clear zip top bag ON TOP of your recycling cart or in your apartment’s orange battery bucket. Or, drop them off at MarBorg’s Downtown or Goleta Recycling Centers, or UCSB’s Hazardous Waste Center. Automotive and Other Batteries Electronic Waste Other batteries (greater than 9v) are extremely dangerous for waste haulers, and they must be dropped off at MarBorg’s Downtown or Goleta Recycling Centers, or UCSB’s Hazardous Waste Center. https://marborg.com/project/batteries/ I sure hope the person who caused the fire sees the news!
The state of State: What Would it Take to Rescue Santa Barbara’s State Street?
I would like to see some factual analyses about why businesses were successful on downtown State Street and now most are not or have left. Another part of Santa Barbara City, Coast Village Road, was not long ago struggling very hard; now it is not. Certain obvious differences, notably, the length, but what else?
Improper Battery Disposal Caused Trash Truck Fire in Old Town Goleta
...as well as thanks for the original post Bob! PSA: Battery Drop off: 20 David Love Place, Goleta 132 Nopalitos Way, SB (the one I use 🚴) USB Mesa Road, Bldg. 565, IV 4004 Foxen Canyon Road, LO 1850 West Betteravia Road, SM 97 Commerce Drive, Buellton ....at least according to the Flyer I've been holding onto forever! ***Note; some of the larger types of batteries can be recycled (for $) at some other locations. But, for the LOVE of whatever, please do NOT put them in the trash!
Masked Agitators Harassing People on State Street this Weekend
Thanks for the info & link.
Improper Battery Disposal Caused Trash Truck Fire in Old Town Goleta
I'm hoping this doesn't come off as just my disdain for e-bikes; but that sure looks a lot like an inexpensive e-bike battery (same shape & configuration)... 🚴
Masked Agitators Harassing People on State Street this Weekend
Thanks for the info, BOBSCAN! Sounds like Steve-O was right, these are definitely "lefty libs" LOL!
Improper Battery Disposal Caused Trash Truck Fire in Old Town Goleta
What kind of batteries are those?
Masked Agitators Harassing People on State Street this Weekend
Chicken S*it move to cover their faces…
Masked Agitators Harassing People on State Street this Weekend
Heard a few calls on the scanner about this. Callers described them as white males ranging from their 20s-40s, wearing masks, glasses, and beanies, faces mostly or fully covered. One call stated they were making lewd comments to her being a woman and also inappropriate comments to children. All of them had cameras/phones out filming at all times. Witnesses heard comments made about "free speech," "socialism." Also reports of these same men seen on Friday at the Reagan Center downtown.