In May 2020, eight blocks of State Street — from Sola Street to Gutierrez Street in the area known as Lower State — were closed off to car traffic to enable restaurants and merchants to spill out into the street and meet the ever-changing state and national guidelines due to the pandemic.
Our local government and the Santa Barbara Police appear unable to address the variety of issues recently brought forth by the Natural Cafe owner which has chosen to close its doors after 30 years on State Street.
Ever since the closure of State Street the once iconic “Main Street” of Santa Barbara no longer seems the same.
Should State Street be reopened?
For more on the closure of the Natural Cafe and the myriad of problems that plague State Street click “Read More” below.
Santa Barbara offers a range of neighborhoods with distinctive histories and architecture.
This is the day we pay homage to all those who didn’t come home. This is not Veterans Day, it’s not a celebration, it is a day of solemn contemplation over the cost of freedom.
Thank you to all US servicemen and women for your sacrifice,
and to the families that are living with the loss of a loved one.
CBS’s Sunday Morning program with Jane Pauley hosting their annual “Design Issue” from Santa Barbara where the show explores various ways design affects our lives.
How’s the market? And did you hear… The California housing market accelerated last week, up 67.6 percent over cumulative...
Nice CNN Video on Butterfly Beach and Montecito, California
Have a great 4th of July!
Interactive Debris Flow Map Debris Flow Maps Go “Live” source Siteline (includes 2019 post) Share this:
Santa Barbara offers a wonderful and wide array of artists. For some insight into this unique community of artists and artisans along our golden coast check out the video below that offers some footage of past Summer Solstice Parades in Santa Barbara (begins around 6:25 on video). But, the whole video is extremely enjoyable to watch!
Santa Barbara Readiness Maps were created for the areas of Montecito, Summerland, and Carpinteria affected by the deadly Jan. 9 debris flows and were released on June 11, 2018, by the Federal Emergency Management Agency. The debris flows killed 23 people and damaged or destroyed hundreds of homes and businesses just weeks after the Thomas Fire blackened most of the watershed about Montecito. The maps reflect areas that can be expected to flood in heavy rainfalls, with new elevations that resulted from the events related to the debris flow, according to Santa Barbara County officials. Residents, architects, and contractors are expected to use the new elevations and flood hazard zones to guide their planning and development decisions.“The maps are a critical guide to future development decisions in Montecito,” said Matt Pontes, the county’s assistant executive officer. “The updated FEMA maps are a key tool to rebuild Montecito.
