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Posted on September 3 at 8:28 a.m.
Thanks to the efforts of researchers and enthusiasts I am starting to see a wide variety of cycads planted in front yards. Other than the beautifully typical and easily adaptive "Sago" many more rarer varities can be spotted on the Eastside, San Roque and Samarkand. Probably one of the most prominent cycad is a beautiful specimen in front of a gym on Calle Real north of Fairview. The downtown County administration building also has several nice specimens. Thanks for the article.
Posted on September 2 at 9:29 p.m.
Narcissim is for those who do not think that we are in the same boat here. The agenda I have is your agenda but perhaps I come across as being narcisstic or is it that are too narcisstic yourself to get it. Tally up the numbers folks. Official statistics will tell you all is well, but the numbers of deaths and injuries in this tiny little community add up to a big problem.
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Posted on September 1 at 6:17 p.m.
To those who point out that there is an opportunistic slant in some posts here; so what!
This is a news article. When are we supposed to get out our points, in the obituary? Again, my point is that the police have not kept up with enforcement. I do not understand how it is that racing vehicles and behaviors are allowed on our public streets. It all sets the tone of the community and this community is very permissive. I don't think it is the policemen's fault but probably a cultural problem that accepts this level of carnage.
Some of the problem has to do with the intensity of activities in our community. But that is why we need stricter enforcement with dedicated teams of law enforcement.. That is also why we need better and separate facilities.
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Posted on August 31 at 3:22 p.m.
This is a shame. whatphotosb has a good point. I avoid many bike paths ever since there was a spate of car and bike accidents along Las Positas and Modoc area several years ago (just before texting was taking off.)
Still at times there is no avoiding taking a route with shared paths. It is too bad that the car and motorcycle clubs have so much influence in the scheme of things. This area is wrought with racers and whether it is the State or City enforcement, neither seems to be policing in the area. People do live in the area! This culture of bad behaviors needs to be stopped.
The city is in the process of taking control of State Hwy 225 and will hopefully, with the help of voters create a first rate separate recreational path along this route.
Posted on August 30 at 6:57 a.m.
It would also be nice to see the questionnaire questions.
In an effort for unbiased reporting "slow growth" advocates could be described as "code" for the majority of people who have multiple homes in multiple communities (often with illegal garage conversions,) usually tucked away in a quiet neighborhood where all the numerous inhabitants drive endlessly and everywhere regardless of how much environmental destruction they're causing, all the while complaining about all the development around them. I'm sure Nick could tighten it up a bit for print.
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Posted on August 29 at 10:19 p.m.
AShaw; Great Sci-Fi. Can't wait for the paperback and the DVD. Al Gore has only a few naysayers but 1000 + scientists-climatologists peer reviewed actual science. Obama "wants us to wait" is your editorial spin.
petersterling; The traitors would be the oil companies if you really think that they would permit a "State" oil supply that would; "1. $2.50 GASOLINE for all registered Santa Barbara County residents and County vehicles from local oil production." The oil companies like the pricing the way it is right now. The oil companies would start a civil war or some other catastrophe to keep the status quo.
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Posted on August 27 at 6:15 p.m.
This is what happens when you let the Vice President and the oil companies privately decide the country's energy policy. This is obviously very regressive. What is most troubling is that this discussion for some odd reason cannot be simultaneously discussed in the context of climate change that is quickly advancing upon this earth. I guess it would be just overwhelming for the dismissive drill, drill, drill proponents. I thought we were supposed to be fossil free by thirty-three. Regardless the sooner the better.
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Posted on August 19 at 7:55 a.m.
There is no honor in sending these men and women into harms way. This is a reflection on the entirety of the U.S. people for the irresponsibility of this invasion, occupation and our political process that brought it on. Is it all we can do is hope that everyone will come back safely?
Posted on August 18 at 11:36 a.m.
Hello SezMe, thanks for pointing out my error. By the way it is Johnathan rather than John.
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Posted on September 7 at 11:44 a.m.
I want the council to reaffirm the oil drilling ban even if it is politically difficult. Regardless of the "peak oil" predictions or the opposite, those who proclaim that we have hundreds of years of fossil fuels to pump and mine, oil is risky to our environment, even as risky as nuclear. I would appreciate the reaffirmation against offshore oil drilling from the council and I hope this country gets in front of the next economic boon called "renewable resources."
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