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California Republicans want to Take Financial Aid from Protesters if they were Violent
DOULIE.... snicker, snicker.... ok so tell us why Trump was one of the best to "lead American's? (sic)" You gave us less than a second to respond about Biden, not even that, with your ridiculous "question," so now, tell us.... what your guy did that was so great for our country? And no, not just what he did for rich, white men.
The state of State: What Would it Take to Rescue Santa Barbara’s State Street?
As a long time returning tourist, I have stated these exact concerns over and over to no avail. I have e-mailed Mayor Rouse and sent letters to the editor in Noozhawk. The Mayor and William McFadden have both sent me e-mails in agreement and voiced their frustration with the current State of State Street. I have myself witnessed the Violent mentally ill and drug addicts bothering families and the lack of any police presence. You need to vote out your current councilmen and get rid of your absentee Police Chief. What is happening to your downtown and State Street, and the poor shop owners is a travesty. If you say this in the Edhat commentary, the usual suspects turn up to call you non compassionate or hateful toward the vagrant community. It is sheer insanity. it is civil society suicide and they don't mind it. It is beyond me, maybe you could explain it. Then this trend toward non shopping or restaurant eating crowd of Bike riders, being more important than money spending locals and tourist is another head scratcher.
California Republicans want to Take Financial Aid from Protesters if they were Violent
RUBAIYAT - how do you honestly think someone who encouraged and then stood by as thousands of his followers attacked the cornerstone of our democracy (free and fair election and peaceful transfer of power) would employ anything close to an "improved democracy?" Do you really believe that the people's choice should be ignored? That outright and verified lies should give rise to overthrowing our government? It's downright TERRIFYING that some many seem to think like you. Should Trump win, it will surely be the downfall of a legitimate United States.
Streaming Networks Disney, Hulu, and ESPN Sue City of Santa Barbara Over User Tax
There will likely be consequences, and if the city is wrong, it will screw the deficit they’re backhandedly trying to fix with what seems like a clap trap scheme. A good reason to get back to a Mayor run rather than administrator run city. Is this the tip of an iceberg? What about the other streaming services? Also how do they go years without assessing the tax then try to impose penalties? If you’re right, and reading the tea leaves, I tend to think you are, the consequence is likely to be local taxpayers getting hosed and the employees responsible given raises and promotions and more PTO. Companies like Disney think hard about this kind of stuff, they didn’t want to have to file this action.
Is there an Increase in Landscaping Theft?
OP: I'm probably way off on this, but I noticed that your palm tree is near a corner. Any chance it was blocking drivers' views, to their right, as they pulled up to the intersection? Maybe someone got upset about this? ------------ It's a shame about your flagstones. Theft such as this is so petty and mean. -------- Recently we had someone take several items out of our driveway, some work tools we had stashed in our flowerbed and not at all easy to spot. The things were only there for an hour and we live on an extremely low foot-traffic street. ----------- The thief left us a crazy note. Turns out she has been patrolling an area at least a couple square miles, milding terrorizing homeowners/renters by helping herself to things she thinks are left there for her. How sad is it that anyone has to worry about having nice things (plants, flagstone, whatever) out in their front yard.
The state of State: What Would it Take to Rescue Santa Barbara’s State Street?
And how long did that little bit of frivolity showcasing bad behavior last?
The state of State: What Would it Take to Rescue Santa Barbara’s State Street?
Truly, if you want LA in SB, listen to Caruso.
California Republicans want to Take Financial Aid from Protesters if they were Violent
But... there's only one of those aged demagogues out there, and he's orange.
Is there an Increase in Landscaping Theft?
I’m very sorry to see this, especially about the tree. I have not noticed any landscape theft on my Westside block.
The state of State: What Would it Take to Rescue Santa Barbara’s State Street?
This is a fun way to attract people to state street , a “portal” as such installed last week New York /Dublin…especially during the farmers market or other events… View below https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kONCDLpGhWs
The state of State: What Would it Take to Rescue Santa Barbara’s State Street?
More taxes would just be another business disincentive. And who would decide what is underutilized? the city staff? And BTW you have to have revenue to "write off" against...
Streaming Networks Disney, Hulu, and ESPN Sue City of Santa Barbara Over User Tax
This cash grab by the City is going to cost the taxpayers of SB a significant amount of money. Read the committee notes from the Noozhawk article. They made it clear that streaming services are not included. This makes the City look incompetent and is going to cost all of us. I hope there are consequences.
Op-Ed: After Losing Population in Recent Years, California is Starting to Grow Again. Is that a Good Thing?
Yeah, BASIC, that's not what I was saying was a lie. It's pretty clear what I was talking about. I've been saying this here for a long time. It's this part: "only if you are here ILLEGALLY" --- that, again, is a lie. EVERYONE is eligible if you meet the criteria. You folks keep saying ONLY illegals get healthcare, which is a lie.
Op-Ed: After Losing Population in Recent Years, California is Starting to Grow Again. Is that a Good Thing?
Bravo COAST! You posted a true statement!
Op-Ed: After Losing Population in Recent Years, California is Starting to Grow Again. Is that a Good Thing?
An increase of 67,000 is 0.15%. Is that a game changer?
Op-Ed: After Losing Population in Recent Years, California is Starting to Grow Again. Is that a Good Thing?
Effective January 1, 2024, undocumented immigrants aged 26 to 49 have become eligible for full medical coverage under California's Medicaid program, Medi-Cal.
The state of State: What Would it Take to Rescue Santa Barbara’s State Street?
You apparently flunked that class.
The state of State: What Would it Take to Rescue Santa Barbara’s State Street?
It’s insane to think vacancies create profit opportunities.also please don’t turn away thousands of cruise tourists and charge for parking. You are dooming the downtown.
Op-Ed: New battlegrounds emerge in California’s endless housing conflict
One word simple answer….undeniable. Immigration
The state of State: What Would it Take to Rescue Santa Barbara’s State Street?
Make it a safe space. Many times I’ve been to state street and crazy people walking around yelling a screaming. People panhandling. Homeless sleeping on benches. No police presence. Get rid of the bicycles and scooters. The last thing I want to do is go to a destination and have stress.