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Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors Selects Sites for Future Housing
No, SBSTONER and BASIC, it's textbook definition of capitalist greed. Once again, this was not necessary for the mandate and is a private transaction based on a couple investors who live on the other side of the country and want more money out of the property. Not NIMBYISM and even if it were, nothing wrong with that. Do you want an oil derrick in your backyard? Of course not. Don't be foolish. Please learn the facts about this.
15th Anniversary of Santa Barbara County’s Jesusita Fire
The best way to avoid fires is not to buy/build in the forests.
Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors Selects Sites for Future Housing
This all started with Newsom. Unless the Sups wanna start up a giant expensive and likely useless lawsuit against this, apparently screwed. Be careful who ya vote for. Remember Gavin’s legacy - I sure as hell will. He’s a crook.
Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors Selects Sites for Future Housing
Textbook definition of NIMBYISM. Reap what you sow. Now you’ll finally start to understand the problem. Have fun :)
Op-Ed: New battlegrounds emerge in California’s endless housing conflict
This MANDATED housing is going in whether you and your town like it or not... It matters NOT what the Environmental Impacts are, traffic congestion, limitations on water or sewer infrastructure, housing density concerns or surrounding/existing homeowner / property zoning concerns... IF the town/jurisidiction does not follow Sacramento's (Gavin Newsom's) mandates, the politicans voted in a clause called "BUILDERS REMEDY", whereas there will be virtually no oversight or input by the local jurisdiction affected... This is the result of a one-party-State without checks and balances and it is having a profound impact on every City/town/jurisdiction in California.
15th Anniversary of Santa Barbara County’s Jesusita Fire
Good luck getting Home insurance coverage in the Glen Annie canyon area too. Genius plan guys!
Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors Selects Sites for Future Housing
And no, just because I voted democrat, doesn't mean I "voted" for this. The potential sale by the investors to developers is 100% independent from any County or City influence, nor would this development be necessary for Newsom's ill-planned mandate. This is capitalism at it's finest (or worse, depending on who you ask). This was never needed, never wanted, except by a couple out of state investors who own the golf course through a real estate transaction crippled by an unfortunate encumbrance. The Supes chose to ignore EVERYONE and allow this. Don't blame the voters.
Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors Selects Sites for Future Housing
MM1970 - housing where housing is meant to be is one thing, agreed. But this is turning a beautiful, and rare these days, piece of open land to be raped for money. It's honestly unconscionable. 1000, ONE THOUSAND, housing units will now litter that open land and force an additional few thousand people into a quiet, rural neighborhood abutting the suburban neighborhoods on the other side of Cathedral Oaks. It's a vast swath of open land that is now open for a couple of investors to make even more millions off as the local are forced to deal with the loss of their views, peace and quiet and additional thousands of people in the area. It's AWFUL what was allowed to happen. NO ONE voted for this.
15th Anniversary of Santa Barbara County’s Jesusita Fire
I know that the Glen Annie Golf Course area is being rezoned to allow over 1000 units, but where are there other areas north of Cathedral Oaks that are being rezoned? I'm not familiar with any--saw the list on the article this week about rezoning, but don't know where some of the named parcels are located. Is there one or more east of 154 and north of Cath Oaks?
Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors Selects Sites for Future Housing
I do not object to apartment buildings in the middle of single family home neighborhoods. I think they can be a good thing. But the golf course change seems to be poorly planned, unless the whole area is also going to have grocery stores, schools, etc. The traffic at Storke is already pretty horrific.
UC’s President had a Plan to Deescalate Protests. How Did we get a Night of Violence at UCLA?
I'd really like an answer from the LAPD as to why they stood by for hours watching the mob attack the pro-Palestinian protesters. This massive student led movement is spreading across the world. It's impressive, yet it's tough to see peaceful protesters being arrested, suspended, and in this case, physically beaten. To protest how Israel is handling this war is not to be anti-Semitic. Sadly though, there are many outside agitators giving these mostly peaceful protests a bad name with their hate rhetoric.
Californians are Protecting Themselves from Wildfire. Why is there still an Insurance Crisis?
Insurance companies (who employ the most talented actuaries on the planet) are running away from California. The reason: insurance regulators will not allow insurance premiums to rise enough to cover increased climate change risk. Ajit Jain spelled this out during the Berkshire Hathaway annual meeting this past weekend. If you believe the article (fire risks have reduced while premiums have risen), then start an insurance company in SB and become rich! Plenty of homeowners will buy from you at reduced prices!
Homeless Camps in Old Town Goleta
BOARDER - you feel sorry for the people who have to SEE homeless people, but not the homeless, suffering people themselves? Are you a land baron's wife from from the 1800s? Do you have a fainting couch? Sure sounds like it.
Homeless Camps in Old Town Goleta
The people I feel most sorry for are the regular folks who are permanent members of the community. Our children have to see these bums and we have to deal with the added drugs and crime. A sane society would force these people into an institution of some sort; either a mental hospital or jail. It's also sad that the county has bought-up low budget motels and turned them into shelters. These were the only option for middle and lower income families to visit our town. I much prefer low income tourists vs mentally detached bums.
15th Anniversary of Santa Barbara County’s Jesusita Fire
Many of us remember each one of the fires mentioned in this article. Unfortunately the county opted to rezone land for high density housing where Jesusita, 2009, Paint 1990 and the cave fire 2019 have all burned. Both sides of 154 north of Cathedral Oaks have been given the green light for low income apartment buildings. 20/30 units per acre. Poor planning putting the most vulnerable renters in very high fire hazard zones.
Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors Selects Sites for Future Housing
No, I did not vote for Trump. ‘Shut up and vote’ referred to the upcoming presidential election, if you look back. So, you voted for Gavin and lost your favorite golf course. That’s about it?
Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors Selects Sites for Future Housing
Buh buh buh buh BASIC - did you read my other comment? Did you vote for Trump? Do you approve of everything he did and stands for? Honestly wouldn't be surprised if you do. What happened to your "wise" advice: Just vote and shut up. Right? You just can't do it, can you?
Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors Selects Sites for Future Housing
But you voted for Newsom right? lol… no, seriously, you reap what you sow. Adios Glen Annie golf sessions for you.
Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors Selects Sites for Future Housing
KIRK - True, it's not just about the golf course, although it does provide affordable recreation for thousands of locals, including youth. The biggest affront here is to the bucolic beauty of western Goleta. 1000 housing units abutting Cathedral Oaks will not only destroy the beautiful views of the hills and fields, it will decimate the quiet, small town feel of that area. Neither Cathedral Oaks, nor Glen Annie, nor their intersections can really be widened. The impact on already busy morning traffic, not to mention the pollution and safety issues, will be horrendous. There is NO need for housing right there. The Supes have proclaimed their disdain and disrespect for the people of this area and they won't soon forget it. But hey, it's all about the "American Dream" for those few (as in less than 5) investors in the LLC that owns the course. Capitalism is awesome, unless you're not a billionaire.
Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors Selects Sites for Future Housing
ANOn - did "y'all" ever consider that EVERYONE who lives near these has the right to be upset, whether their personal schedules and abilities afforded them the luxury of attending meetings? Nah, just came in here to bash people voicing their outrage about a life changing decision forced upon us. And let's stow it with the whole, "you voted for this" BS. A vote doesn't hive unlimited license to what ever they want, nor does it preclude disagreement with the actions of an elected official. If that were the case, everyone who voted for Trump would be a traitor.