Michael Montenegro
Named one of the "Local Heroes" by the Santa Barbara Independent (November 26, 2024), for…
Birds nest at the Courthouse
A 2024 favorite clip: The Courthouse is open to the outdoors, so the birds have…
Memories of fav eateries with Tom Moran
Tom is a local character, a friend. We meet from time to time on car-free…
My Ode to the Adirondack Chairs on State Street
I walk State Street each morning while listening to an audiobook – it's quiet without…
Urban Vitality, what makes it work?
The Farmers Market has moved to a new location in downtown Santa Barbara – surprisingly,…
The Farmers Market
It's another beautiful fall morning in Santa Barbara, a great day for the Farmers Market.
America’s Bike Lanes Are Broken
Sully Israel walks us through the issues relating to better bike lanes. Follow Sullyville. (I'm…
Missing Jazz
“Hey, where’s the cat?” It was an old acquaintance, almost a friend, passing by, the…
Street Life Santa Barbara
It's Saturday March 16th at El Paseo – we're watching bikes and peds cross car-free…
Victoria Street Timelapse
It's a busy morning at the intersection of State Street & Victoria in Santa Barbara…
La Arcada Crosswalk
It's a beautiful day in Santa Barbara and that means there are lots of pedestrians…
Bike-Ped Conflict at El Paseo
Yes, everyone loves the car-free environment, almost everyone. But do the electric bike riders make…
Ride with courtesy
Santa Barbara's State Street is a glorious promenade – it attracts pedestrians and people on…
Morning Momentum
It's a beautiful morning in Santa Barbara and I'm riding back from a jaunt to…
The Tourism Economy isn’t Sustainable
The Film Festival is over Today the streets were wet The wind blew cold. …
The Farmers Market
I went early to capture the vitality of Santa Barbara's beloved Farmers Market. The objective…
Let’s close the 1300 block to cars
Let's be Frank! The Arlington Theatre defines the 1300 block of State Street, but why…