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The state of State: What Would it Take to Rescue Santa Barbara’s State Street?
This rant is largely mistaken.
The Magic of Life
Thank you for the reminder to my previous "Special Wednesdays with Henry" Edhat article. Our son, Keenan, was my original participant and looking back on it now, I'm so incredibly grateful that we have those memories of studying fine art, zoo days, beach days, and so much more. Thanks for the reminder.
The state of State: What Would it Take to Rescue Santa Barbara’s State Street?
I would say it's more a matter of older vs. younger than conservative vs. liberal. In fact, there are not enough conservatives in SB to have any kind of political voice. Randy Rowse is certainly no conservative, yet he supports opening the street - as do most commenters on sites like NextDoor and even this one. As we should all remember, though, comments on social media are not representative of residents as a whole, any more than those bogus "surveys" that the City conducted secretly on their website without telling anyone. If the council cannot make a decision (or will not for fear of upsetting anyone), maybe it's time to look for representatives who can actually make a decision. You and I may disagree with that decision (somebody will, for sure), but this years-long limbo pleases no one and makes business decisions for property owners impossible. Let's make it a campaign issue this year! (PS - the reason people mention Covid is that the closure was originally an emergency measure to help businesses during the pandemic. As they point out, the emergency is over - whether you believe it ever actually really existed or not. People are not supporting or opposing the opening of State St. because they're carrying some grudge against Covid closings. Some people like the way it is, some do not - stop looking to turn every single discussion into some kind of liberal/conservative thing. Jeez, we don't get enough of that in national politics?)
Emergency Teams Rescue Fainting Hiker on Inspiration Point Trail
Lucky to have S and R crew!
Emergency Teams Rescue Fainting Hiker on Inspiration Point Trail
No cost for the SAR rescue but that ambulance ride will cost you lots!
Discover the Beauty of Isla Vista Through Aaron Howard’s Photography Book
Beautiful book by a heck of a nice guy that is also an Excellent surfer! Love it.
Family Trip to Pismo Beach Turned into $88,000 Citation for Collecting Clams
Just curious/interested: Was it possible to return the live clams to the sand?
The state of State: What Would it Take to Rescue Santa Barbara’s State Street?
Just returned from a great 3 nights in Santa Barbara, all of which was spent either on Stae Street or at the Wharf and Harbor. Excellent amount of crowds all over. Best I have seen it since prior to the pandemic. Best of all, the sidewalks were packed with people shopping. The restaurants were buzzing all along Stae, not just the 500 block, but all the way up to Victoria. Paseo Nuevo, many people in there and business was thriving. The new ryles governing the size and colors of the outside dining along with the pushing them back toward the cubs, made the street look tidy, neat and looked clean The lines for bikers are better dilineated keeping them apart from the street pedestrian strollers. The regular homeless unfortunates , who never bother anyone, were there but sparser and the element that was more aggressive, was gone. There are now beat cops on State Street. Saw them on the 500 block and a few cruisers parked right off State higher up. Stae was doing an incredible Memorial day business, both below the overpass where vehicles are allowed, and 500 and up where it is closed to traffic. Found that interesting. Overall we were just elated. Great weekend. Weather was amazing....as usual . Hit all our haunts. Staek at Holdrens. Great new England Clam Chowder and Shrimp and chips at the Fishhouse. Pizza at Olio Pizzaria...delicious, and being half Italian from NY...I am a pizza snob....LOL and last but not least, plenty of stops at Joes Cafe! Ever have a prime rib sandwich there? To die for! Sat night, the other streets were buzzing too. We were on Santa Barbara St and heard this great music coming from a dark side path. Wound up it was a charity event for a Hospice and the old group 'Public Enemy' was playing at the event. Man were they good.
The Magic of Life
My most sincere love to you, his mom, his wife, his child, and to all for whom he made the world a better place. May each of you have peace.
City of Santa Barbara Sales and Hotel Tax Continue Below Budget
Duh.... It's THE ECONOMY...! Have any of you gone out to local restaurants and seen the price increases...? Breakwater, $22 bucks for an omelet, Joe's, 30% increase in every item on the menu.... The economy SUCKS!
Discover the Beauty of Isla Vista Through Aaron Howard’s Photography Book
Looks beautiful! There is another book about growing up in I.V. called The Goat Lady's Son by J.C. Scales. Not for the faint of heart but worth the read.
The state of State: What Would it Take to Rescue Santa Barbara’s State Street?
Ask a business owner, not an Edhat armchair “expert” or anyone from City Hall who’s never owned a business. Then go with that.
The state of State: What Would it Take to Rescue Santa Barbara’s State Street?
Because they eschew rational thought. People that are crying about opening up State St. to cars have one position; "it was better before". Why? How? What has changed? Is everything now as it was five years ago other than the car closure? But no. tHInkINg Is hARd. IT WAS JUST BETTER BEFORE THAT'S ALL!
The state of State: What Would it Take to Rescue Santa Barbara’s State Street?
It seems even this has somehow become political. Among the folks I know and the comments on Facebook I've seen, it's pretty much along party lines - conservatives generally seem to want cars back, liberals generally don't. Again, this is just anecdotal and of my observation, so take it or leave it. But, I started wondering, why? Covid? Could it be that the conservative outrage over Covid closures is fueling it? I keep reading comments like "covid is over, open it back up." Is that why many support re-opening State to cars? Is it that nostalgia for how things were before the "liberal elite" closed down our country? Is it more a hatred of "closures" and what that stood for than a true economic-driven support for cars on State? Despite the lack of any real meaningful evidence, study, prediction, etc showing cars equals better business, so many are clamoring to "open it up." Maybe that's why? Still haven't seen a single credible argument that cars will help while there's sky high rents, online competition, city red tape, etc. Maybe there's not.
The Magic of Life
Thank you. Breathtaking beauty.
Human Trafficking Victim Rescued by Texting 911
Who needs facts when you have the "truthiness" of YouTube?
Human Trafficking Victim Rescued by Texting 911
BASIC - how about you show us those "numbers" from the last "century or two" LOL Just makin' stuff up all day long, eh?
Heaps of Dead Fish at Leadbetter Beach
Absolutely no self awareness. According to him, one of our best and brightest, yet still absolutely no clue. Oh wait, I forgot he lied about all that stuff. Yeah, sounds about right for this one.
The Magic of Life
Dave; thank you for sharing your "art therapy" with us. It's always great with the wording aligned with the photographs. After verifying my "download" from the RC 2024 post, I was reminded of another gem I'd saved & labeled "henry artwork" (you called it "edhat_5_4") gleaning that from here: https://www.edhat.com/news/special-wednesdays-with-henry/ I guess what I'm trying to express is how much I feel, YOU are appreciated here. Never hesitate to "Go to your happy place.” !
City of Santa Barbara Sales and Hotel Tax Continue Below Budget
Could it be you have zero experience creating revenue projections?