A Win for the Granada
State Street got striped this past week Yes, we now have cars operating on the…
Jessica Grant, Supervising Transportation Planner
There's been a lot of emphasis recently on bicycle-friendly streets. Traffic reduction strategies near downtown,…
Mike Hecker, Bike Racing Announcer
He's been in hundreds of bike races. But today he's more likely to be calling…
This I Used to Believe
That was the prompt this morning at the Mesa Writers Group – it was my…
Cliff Maurer, Public Works Director – City of Santa Barbara
There will be a ballot measure in March 2024 It will ask voters to allow…
Say Goodbye
The "Pianos on State" program wraps up for another season Oh, how I'll miss them!
Sunday Sounds
The soundtrack for a pedestrian promenade Who knew? This would be the last day of…
A Party Surprise
There are surprise parties and then there are party surprises. We live in a condo…
James Landau on State Street
"It's kinda ugly... Richard Lambert and I are hanging out on State Street when James…
The Curtin Clan of Reading, Massachusetts
My cousin Donald once confided, “Those times in your life when things turn to shit…
Strong Towns SB
Tristen Kicks off the October meeting Local activists gather to discuss strategies – what will…
My Jury Duty Escapades
Doing my civic duty over the years Perspective I just completed another jury duty cycle;…
My Confrontation with the FedEx Photo Enforcers
It started with a photo. Well, not this photo. This is the prizewinning street photography…
Fantasizing About Travel
Like everyone else this year, I’ve fantasized about travel. First to loved ones near and…
Woodsmoke: My Public Comment
The agenda includes an item regarding the success of the 2019 Woodsmoke Reduction Program. This…
Santa Barbara’s Woodburning Restaurants UPDATED
Live near one? Or worse, do you work at one? If so, you're breathing toxic…