Rodger Hembree rides a bike
Most days he rides 3 times a day – down to the beach and back. It's a routine that combines exercise and socialization opportunities. Everyone knows Rodger, so it seems, as he taught high school here for 30 years –…
My Ode to the Adirondack Chairs on State Street
I walk State Street each morning while listening to an audiobook – it's quiet without car traffic! Then if I have the time I'll sit in one of the Adirondack chairs that line the street. There's a surprise benefit to…
America’s Bike Lanes Are Broken
Sully Israel walks us through the issues relating to better bike lanes. Follow Sullyville. (I'm proud to have contributed to this video.)
Missing Jazz
“Hey, where’s the cat?” It was an old acquaintance, almost a friend, passing by, the first person here in SB I had coffee with. The coffee shop was busy that first month, the tables all occupied; he was sitting alone…
Street Life Santa Barbara
It's Saturday March 16th at El Paseo – we're watching bikes and peds cross car-free State Street. Look both ways because the ebike is the new apex predator. b-roll, shot with the GoPro 11 at 5k60 downsampled to 4k60 HEVC
Victoria Street Timelapse
It's a busy morning at the intersection of State Street & Victoria in Santa Barbara. The pedestrian promenade ends here, rather rudely as you'll see too much car traffic at an intersection that was once closed to cars and should…