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What’s the Housing Development Under Construction Next to the Polo Fields?
"A fairly large new housing development is being built near the Santa Barbara Polo & Racquet Club. I would estimate a few dozen homes are under construction, with a sound wall to block freeway noise. Mature, old-wood olive trees were just planted by the entrance. Any news about these homes?" 2
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When Will the Last Segment of Highway 101 Get Upgraded?
"What’s the status of the last segment of the Highway 101 project, beyond Hermosillo Road—i.e. the intersection with Cabrillo Boulevard and Hot Springs Road? Is there a final design? Has the funding been identified? Is there an approved plan to widen the railroad underpass? Most importantly, what's the projected completion date for a southbound 101 on-ramp?" 2
Burning Questions
- What’s the Story Behind the Seal of the City of Santa Barbara?
- Four Questions From the Mailbag
- What’s This Pole With a Flashing Blue Light?
- What Are These Sculptures on the Riviera?
- What’s the Origin Story of This Fence on Hot Springs Road?
- What’s the Housing Development Under Construction Next to the Polo Fields?
- Why Is Part of This West Beach Mosaic Covered in Concrete?
Recent Comments
Yes!! Let's tear down as much as we can and build affordable housing because commuting from Goleta is a nightmare. Everyone deserves to live in… — Cee Oh
The desperation by some in SB to provide affordable housing continues. Build enough of them and you'll get your ultimate wish of affordable homes as… — Cee Oh
They picked the ugliest fence possible for 935 Arcady — PETER
OH goodness! The reasons for parking increases are insane. If someone wants to watch the clock and move the car it's on them. Why on… — eliza
It’s an absolutely terribly run city. Go literally anywhere else and walk the downtown, the parks, open spaces, see the more obvious police presence, and… — Pissed
This is a problematic situation regarding congestion and parking. Most of these new units will likely have at least one car per household, with many… — tina
100% spot on. The city is so complacent doing nothing to protect citizens allowing lawlessness everywhere that endanger its citizens, public safety hazards everywhere. 2… — Narnia
Great reporting always! Medcenter is the worst service on the planet, some of the rudest and most complacent people work there. They need to close.… — Narnia
Santa Barbara has lost its mind. Gifting some random private businesses public funds and resources is beyond acceptable. The entire city government needs to be… — Sam Tababa
I think she meant it metaphorically, comically, rhetorically, possibly metaphysically and likely cockily. But certainly, like the post...hilariously! — John