The destruction of the beauty of our city and state is the result of electing people like Newsom, Hart, Limon, Weinstein, Pan, etc
These misguided politicians have a radically different view of what Santa Barbara and California should look like. Removing zoning and density control from cities and counties, and turning it over to developers, in order to force the construction of more “ affordable housing”, is a disaster. Santa Barbara has a special combination of history, architecture, climate, and rules limiting obnoxious billboard advertising. It will be a tragedy if people sit on their hands and watch it transformed into just another city.
I will STILL continue to vote Democrat because the Republican party is abhorrent. If the choices are people like Trump, then I'll be Democrat for life.
Your sething repulsion would make Alinsky proud. Proud of himself for correctly identifying that useful simps could be easily manipulated into hating the opposition in a personal way. If you have substantive differences with policies supported by the Republican party you should address them and propose better policy. Instead you are whipped up into a repulsion that blinds you to the issues. Try sitting in your safe space and write down the policies of the repulsive Republican party that have negatively impacted you personally and do the same for Democrat policy, especially that of the last three years. Are you really better off now?
No problem, we live in a Free Country FOR NOW and you are allowed to do what you want.
ABHORRENT:
causing or deserving strong dislike or hatred: being so repugnant as to stir up positive antagonism, acts abhorrent to every right-minded person, not agreeable: contrary, a notion abhorrent to their philosophy, feeling or showing strong dislike or hatred, strongly opposed
Indeed, Santa Barbara is no coincidence. We all need to work against the concept of density, which is not healthy for humans. We need nature, space and beauty around us to keep us focused and functional. Our creator put us in a garden, and told us to take care of it. Let’s do just that.
What do they mean in regard to no single family homes with a yard? How do they plan to accomplish doing this I wonder..
is outdoor space part of fake climate change narrative, own nothing eat bugs b happy? Does this include Oprah and her acres upon acres she bought up after the flood in Montecito or Oprah keeps her land and backyard of 35 acres at her home/estate on E valley road? Will oprah and the like be eating bugs too and having to give up their land?
btw yesterday I came across Santa Barbara County website where they clearly speak of the cloud seeding projects going on over Santa Barbara since 2018 to fight bogus climate change.. not a conspiracy theory anymore … they are poisoning our sky, air and so on ..
we need to get together and do something about their crazy over reach in regard to everything
But it seems the majority does not care
Hopefully I’m wrong and people stand up .. sooner than later
How is clould seeding supposed to be fighting 'bogus' climate change? I'm confused. I thought it was to try and get more water out of passing clouds during a drought?
Talk about TIN FOIL HATS! Come on, Lady! Climate change is REAL, and no one is eating bugs or forcing that on anyone! Get a grip.
Again, TIN FOIL HATS??? Please explain. Global Warming became Climate Change.
Let's learn not to name call and have a conversation PLEASE!!
AND your comment again BELOW
"Until Republicans pull their collective heads out of their asses and get the anti-woman/anti-abortion bills OUT of their politics they will continue to LOSE. Bigly."
MY HEAD ISN'T IN MY ASS.... But I will offer a cup of coffee with you to see if we can sit and talk.
The Earth is alive.. the Earth adapts to what is going on with her. Everything on this planet that was created by God is to help her thrive snd evolve. Burying trees, messing with the weather or nature is chaos for the planet. Putting chemicals into clouds that pollute our air water food and humans and animals is insane and causes more harm than good. Killing the food supply does nothing but create starvation and if you look at WEF they say humans need to substitute bugs for animal protein.. it’s out there if you look and see
Heck Nicole Kidman and other celebs went on tv and literally are a plate of worms to help convince the public it’s a good idea
They are making dried cricket snacks passing the out to school children in the EU to brainwash the kids this is yummy and good.
Get with the program please
You seem like a very bright and caring person
We do not need to block out the sun
Leave the planet alone and get rid of big corporations that pollute everything ..
the planet is fine if we clean up the pollution that they create ..
I could go in and on look at electric vehicles.. and busses .. wind turbines need diesel to run
It’s a scam
They don’t work
If you research you will see .. the batteries don’t run in cold weather on the electric cars and they blow up
Bonnie, if you are a woman voting Republican, then I'm sorry to inform you that your head is indeed up your bum. Voting for the party that takes away women's basic rights, body autonomy and healthcare is traitorous to ALL women! Shame on you if you vote Republican and you're a woman!
The climate is always changing. Climate Change - the trademarked version - refers to change due to human activities causing the greenhouse gases in the atmosphere to increase. Yes there are some bright and legitimate scientist that think that this is not occuring - or not occuring to the scale some predict. But that 'some' has equally knowledgeable scientists and several orders of magnitude more of them agree that it is an issue and a problem. In the 30's and 40's (before my time) cigarette companies had doctors say smoking was fine and even good for you. Like so many other topics this has been turned into a right vs. left issue. Such a same.
I get that you don't like the 'wealth redistribution" . But what about the science? Globally it's pretty much only the US right that has an issue with this. Maybe it's Exxonmobil
Oh, you like the separation of church and state, do you?? But you vote Republican?? I am assuming that is what you do because you are disparaging the Democrats so much. Republicans are the ones taking away women's rights because of a religious plank in their platform. GTFO!
In 1955 I was collecting a butterfly collection in vacant fields on upper State street for my high school Biology class. There were numerous avocado & orange groves everywhere. Christmas parades went down State all the way to the beach. After graduation from SBHS, I worked for a total of 28 years for SB Public Works Dept. (with some Navy years in between). I retired in 1990 because of bad health, and at age 51, my pension wasn't enough to stay in Santa Barbara. Nevertheless, I still care about my old home...and follow with concern the changes that have taken place after my departure. My home in Santa Barbara was single family with a yard. And that is the way to bring up a family. Nuff said.
I miss those old days too. Everything changes. Santa Barbara has gotten way too ritzy and now it is only affordable for the super-wealthy. Santa Barbarara has lost ALL of it's soul and many of its true locals. A sad sad situation for a once vibrant city. State street's closing was one of the worst ideas to have EVER come down the pike! And buildings sit empty, the same with houses, which belong to people who have several other houses in other places. It's disgusting.
Well, it seems you are starting to see things my way, a little. State Street needs to reopen and if that is where you and I start to see things the same, LET THAT BE OUR START!!!
I as a landlord have watched others jump on the bandwagon of rent hikes, but I understand why. You can't see it if you aren't watching and participating in all the meetings.
Can you talk to Oscar???? I had lunch with him on Tuesday and he just about went nuts when I tried to explain this to him. The problem with district elections is we get less than qualified representatives!! :(
In terms of how best to address our collective/community issues (homeless, development, jobs/housing balance, tourism, parking, etc) we are better off using the language of TRADEOFFS rather than SOLUTIONS.
I have found the easiest way to watch city meetings is on the City of SB, You Tube channel. On my phone, tablet, or computer. . . at work, at the beach, in my truck, anytime of day all meetings are viewable. And when I watch them live I can back up to see just how dumb the things coming out of the city council members mouths are . . .
During yesterday's Parks & Rec. committee meeting, committee member Mr. Chang made a great comment. He stated the proposed 1/2% increase in sales tax won't help the dire financial situation because it will only match the growth rate of current expenses.
I watch most committee meetings and I hate to say it but a lot of these folks say things that make more sense than the city council. Mayor Rowse, of course is the adult in the room and Eric Friedman is the one member that impresses me. . . except when he starts quoting Kierkegaard or Burke. I think a lot of this is because of our district elections, but that's a topic for another day.
I read this article by Ms. Donovan and I quote “There are some great organizations right here fighting for us. I've asked three of these groups to introduce themselves ….... Help us save Santa Barbara.
Let Me Introduce To You ….... In alphabetical order.”
The problems as discussed here in the SB Current are widespread, systemic and irreparable. I have often quoted former FBI Executive Tom Parker's Article “Perceptions of Political Corruption Too Often the Harbingers of Stark Reality.” The only people that can fight for this community and are doing so since 2015 are described in Tom Parker's Article and I quote “While spending nearly 25 years in the FBI and convicting a number of local, state, and federal officials on corruption charges, it did not take long for my colleagues and I to learn how to spot those who had crossed the bright line into unethical, and sometimes corrupt, behavior.”
Until Republicans pull their collective heads out of their asses and get the anti-woman/anti-abortion bills OUT of their politics they will continue to LOSE. Bigly.
Until Republicans pull their collective heads out of their asses and get the anti-woman/anti-abortion bills OUT of their politics they will continue to LOSE. Bigly.
The above comment is exactly why I'm not a Dem. As a Woman, I'm so sick and tired of comments like this. Where has anyone commented anything ANTI-WOMAN???
This 90% of the time comes from women towards another WOMAN.
The destruction of the beauty of our city and state is the result of electing people like Newsom, Hart, Limon, Weinstein, Pan, etc
These misguided politicians have a radically different view of what Santa Barbara and California should look like. Removing zoning and density control from cities and counties, and turning it over to developers, in order to force the construction of more “ affordable housing”, is a disaster. Santa Barbara has a special combination of history, architecture, climate, and rules limiting obnoxious billboard advertising. It will be a tragedy if people sit on their hands and watch it transformed into just another city.
I will STILL continue to vote Democrat because the Republican party is abhorrent. If the choices are people like Trump, then I'll be Democrat for life.
Your sething repulsion would make Alinsky proud. Proud of himself for correctly identifying that useful simps could be easily manipulated into hating the opposition in a personal way. If you have substantive differences with policies supported by the Republican party you should address them and propose better policy. Instead you are whipped up into a repulsion that blinds you to the issues. Try sitting in your safe space and write down the policies of the repulsive Republican party that have negatively impacted you personally and do the same for Democrat policy, especially that of the last three years. Are you really better off now?
No problem, we live in a Free Country FOR NOW and you are allowed to do what you want.
ABHORRENT:
causing or deserving strong dislike or hatred: being so repugnant as to stir up positive antagonism, acts abhorrent to every right-minded person, not agreeable: contrary, a notion abhorrent to their philosophy, feeling or showing strong dislike or hatred, strongly opposed
Synonyms
awful
disgusting
evil
foul
hideous
nasty
horrid
ugly
revolting
nauseous
WELL ISN'T THAT NICE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Good one Bonnie! :)
S, really not the point, is it.
Indeed, Santa Barbara is no coincidence. We all need to work against the concept of density, which is not healthy for humans. We need nature, space and beauty around us to keep us focused and functional. Our creator put us in a garden, and told us to take care of it. Let’s do just that.
What do they mean in regard to no single family homes with a yard? How do they plan to accomplish doing this I wonder..
is outdoor space part of fake climate change narrative, own nothing eat bugs b happy? Does this include Oprah and her acres upon acres she bought up after the flood in Montecito or Oprah keeps her land and backyard of 35 acres at her home/estate on E valley road? Will oprah and the like be eating bugs too and having to give up their land?
btw yesterday I came across Santa Barbara County website where they clearly speak of the cloud seeding projects going on over Santa Barbara since 2018 to fight bogus climate change.. not a conspiracy theory anymore … they are poisoning our sky, air and so on ..
we need to get together and do something about their crazy over reach in regard to everything
But it seems the majority does not care
Hopefully I’m wrong and people stand up .. sooner than later
Thank you for the links to get involved
Priceless
SB9 and other laws they passed. Senator Monique Limon works with Sen. Scott Weiner on these bills.
How is clould seeding supposed to be fighting 'bogus' climate change? I'm confused. I thought it was to try and get more water out of passing clouds during a drought?
Talk about TIN FOIL HATS! Come on, Lady! Climate change is REAL, and no one is eating bugs or forcing that on anyone! Get a grip.
Talk about TIN FOIL HATS! Come on, Lady! Climate change is REAL, and no one is eating bugs or forcing that on anyone! Get a grip.
Again, TIN FOIL HATS??? Please explain. Global Warming became Climate Change.
Let's learn not to name call and have a conversation PLEASE!!
AND your comment again BELOW
"Until Republicans pull their collective heads out of their asses and get the anti-woman/anti-abortion bills OUT of their politics they will continue to LOSE. Bigly."
MY HEAD ISN'T IN MY ASS.... But I will offer a cup of coffee with you to see if we can sit and talk.
Climate change is not real
The Earth is alive.. the Earth adapts to what is going on with her. Everything on this planet that was created by God is to help her thrive snd evolve. Burying trees, messing with the weather or nature is chaos for the planet. Putting chemicals into clouds that pollute our air water food and humans and animals is insane and causes more harm than good. Killing the food supply does nothing but create starvation and if you look at WEF they say humans need to substitute bugs for animal protein.. it’s out there if you look and see
Heck Nicole Kidman and other celebs went on tv and literally are a plate of worms to help convince the public it’s a good idea
They are making dried cricket snacks passing the out to school children in the EU to brainwash the kids this is yummy and good.
Get with the program please
You seem like a very bright and caring person
We do not need to block out the sun
Leave the planet alone and get rid of big corporations that pollute everything ..
the planet is fine if we clean up the pollution that they create ..
I could go in and on look at electric vehicles.. and busses .. wind turbines need diesel to run
It’s a scam
They don’t work
If you research you will see .. the batteries don’t run in cold weather on the electric cars and they blow up
Anyway have a nice day..
Bonnie, if you are a woman voting Republican, then I'm sorry to inform you that your head is indeed up your bum. Voting for the party that takes away women's basic rights, body autonomy and healthcare is traitorous to ALL women! Shame on you if you vote Republican and you're a woman!
I’m laughing hysterically
Ok buddy.. that’s the huge problem
You are wearing the tin foil hat my friend.. ugh
I wasn’t replying to your insightful comment
So I’m not sure what you mean
But that’s ok
Mostly I agree with you and what you have to say
The climate is always changing. Climate Change - the trademarked version - refers to change due to human activities causing the greenhouse gases in the atmosphere to increase. Yes there are some bright and legitimate scientist that think that this is not occuring - or not occuring to the scale some predict. But that 'some' has equally knowledgeable scientists and several orders of magnitude more of them agree that it is an issue and a problem. In the 30's and 40's (before my time) cigarette companies had doctors say smoking was fine and even good for you. Like so many other topics this has been turned into a right vs. left issue. Such a same.
I get that you don't like the 'wealth redistribution" . But what about the science? Globally it's pretty much only the US right that has an issue with this. Maybe it's Exxonmobil
ties?
Oh, you like the separation of church and state, do you?? But you vote Republican?? I am assuming that is what you do because you are disparaging the Democrats so much. Republicans are the ones taking away women's rights because of a religious plank in their platform. GTFO!
https://padailypost.com/2024/04/24/court-throws-out-pro-density-law-sb9/
SB is a Charter City
In 1955 I was collecting a butterfly collection in vacant fields on upper State street for my high school Biology class. There were numerous avocado & orange groves everywhere. Christmas parades went down State all the way to the beach. After graduation from SBHS, I worked for a total of 28 years for SB Public Works Dept. (with some Navy years in between). I retired in 1990 because of bad health, and at age 51, my pension wasn't enough to stay in Santa Barbara. Nevertheless, I still care about my old home...and follow with concern the changes that have taken place after my departure. My home in Santa Barbara was single family with a yard. And that is the way to bring up a family. Nuff said.
I miss those old days too. Everything changes. Santa Barbara has gotten way too ritzy and now it is only affordable for the super-wealthy. Santa Barbarara has lost ALL of it's soul and many of its true locals. A sad sad situation for a once vibrant city. State street's closing was one of the worst ideas to have EVER come down the pike! And buildings sit empty, the same with houses, which belong to people who have several other houses in other places. It's disgusting.
Well, it seems you are starting to see things my way, a little. State Street needs to reopen and if that is where you and I start to see things the same, LET THAT BE OUR START!!!
I as a landlord have watched others jump on the bandwagon of rent hikes, but I understand why. You can't see it if you aren't watching and participating in all the meetings.
When State instituted rent control, rents increase to maximum allowed...instantly!
And will increase to max every year. Free enterprise is preferable to rent controls; government doesn't understand business.
Raising parking rates in city to offset parking revenue loses is a perfect example of government "understanding" of business principles.
Can you talk to Oscar???? I had lunch with him on Tuesday and he just about went nuts when I tried to explain this to him. The problem with district elections is we get less than qualified representatives!! :(
S,
More to the point, good.
Very informative. Thanks
In terms of how best to address our collective/community issues (homeless, development, jobs/housing balance, tourism, parking, etc) we are better off using the language of TRADEOFFS rather than SOLUTIONS.
The Commie-Dems are all for compromise. Why just the other day I heard one of them say - “You’re entitled to your own stupid, mistaken opinion” !
I have found the easiest way to watch city meetings is on the City of SB, You Tube channel. On my phone, tablet, or computer. . . at work, at the beach, in my truck, anytime of day all meetings are viewable. And when I watch them live I can back up to see just how dumb the things coming out of the city council members mouths are . . .
During yesterday's Parks & Rec. committee meeting, committee member Mr. Chang made a great comment. He stated the proposed 1/2% increase in sales tax won't help the dire financial situation because it will only match the growth rate of current expenses.
I watch most committee meetings and I hate to say it but a lot of these folks say things that make more sense than the city council. Mayor Rowse, of course is the adult in the room and Eric Friedman is the one member that impresses me. . . except when he starts quoting Kierkegaard or Burke. I think a lot of this is because of our district elections, but that's a topic for another day.
District elections divide the city even more. A Bad idea that hasn't worked well.
So TRUE!!
I read this article by Ms. Donovan and I quote “There are some great organizations right here fighting for us. I've asked three of these groups to introduce themselves ….... Help us save Santa Barbara.
Let Me Introduce To You ….... In alphabetical order.”
The problems as discussed here in the SB Current are widespread, systemic and irreparable. I have often quoted former FBI Executive Tom Parker's Article “Perceptions of Political Corruption Too Often the Harbingers of Stark Reality.” The only people that can fight for this community and are doing so since 2015 are described in Tom Parker's Article and I quote “While spending nearly 25 years in the FBI and convicting a number of local, state, and federal officials on corruption charges, it did not take long for my colleagues and I to learn how to spot those who had crossed the bright line into unethical, and sometimes corrupt, behavior.”
Howard Walther, member of a Military Family
Just a picky point: EIR (Environmental Impact Report).
Until Republicans pull their collective heads out of their asses and get the anti-woman/anti-abortion bills OUT of their politics they will continue to LOSE. Bigly.
Betcha a buck Trumpy wins BIG and throws the bums out!
Until Republicans pull their collective heads out of their asses and get the anti-woman/anti-abortion bills OUT of their politics they will continue to LOSE. Bigly.
The above comment is exactly why I'm not a Dem. As a Woman, I'm so sick and tired of comments like this. Where has anyone commented anything ANTI-WOMAN???
This 90% of the time comes from women towards another WOMAN.