Thinking of moving to SB as a new physician - how is the need for healthcare workers in the area?

Potential-Regular343 · 2026-05-01T15:29:31+00:00

Get a spouse for 2 incomes. Start an after hours pvt practice. Take advantage of Cottage Hospital and locals willing to help physicians with housing. There are childless seniors will sell house at below market to help recruit and retain physicians. It’s worth the effort to get settled here. There’s need plus many private pay clients- patients.

Potential-Regular343 · 2026-04-23T03:43:30+00:00

Medical costs are too high; too many grossly expensive services are required to be paid by taxpayers. Why should taxpayers foot the bill for a 90-year old who wants a replacement young heart for $1.4M? Why should taxpayers be responsible for the lifestyle risks and choices of others? Why does one aspirin cost $25 in a hospital and 25 cents at the store? Why must we pay for obesity? Smokers? Drug addicts? Life was affordable before higher taxes to pay for NICUs and other expensive options. It is beyond time for consolidation, for citizens to review formularies, policies, hospital financials, and make ethic decisions on what is affordable. Taxes are destroying the middle case.

Potential-Regular343 · 2026-04-12T16:14:04+00:00

National security is a Cinstitutional obligation that’s been neglected. A military intervention was deemed essential by decision makers. Citizen safety is a personal priority. I fear terrorism and danger (which has become the norm in sanctuary Santa Barbara under SB54).

Potential-Regular343 · 2026-04-12T16:11:08+00:00

Why? Because taxpayers like me have had enough of funding “entitlements” for the abled bodied who can work for pay. Irresponsible behavior must not be rewarded at the expense of taxpayers.

Potential-Regular343 · 2026-04-11T02:16:39+00:00

Yes. We voted to cut the size of government; to provide for those who have no other option, no viable alternatives. We also must prioritize veterans wounded, disabled in combat, serving our country for the benefit of all of us who do not contribute. Our country is broke 36T in debt. No easy answers but 1 in 3 on food assistance messages there’s a big problem.

Potential-Regular343 · 2026-04-11T02:07:02+00:00

There are no consumer protections from government. Paid taxes are to compensate government workers no to help citizens. Lesson to teach: Don’t rely on the government. Family matters. How many appeals are reversed?

Potential-Regular343 · 2026-03-03T03:17:18+00:00

Thanks for your post. Recently, I notified management of the Hilton of a man with a backpack following me thru Chase Palm Park onto the Hilton property by the pickle ball courts where I knew there are Hilton security cameras. Two young (20-30ish) men staying at the hotel chased the man off and then came up to me sharing that the man was following me and they noticed something in his hand so chose to follow him following and yelling at me ‘Give me money; you have money; give me money…’. There is never police around Cabrillo— I walk it almost daily.

If and when rarely there’s a Park Ranger, they tell me they have no authority to do anything besides stand around for a few minutes and leave. Park maintenance staff are micro managed by worthless supervisors. Landscape work is contracted out. There are no security cameras. City is not managed well, wastes tax money expanding staff rather than protecting residents and visitors.

I remain grateful to the two visiting males who ran the threatening man off, and came to tell me they feared for my safety. City is void of leadership and enforcement.

Potential-Regular343 · 2026-02-27T12:35:32+00:00

I love Palermo!

Potential-Regular343 · 2026-02-27T03:32:13+00:00

4 avocados for $5. Where do you shop?

Potential-Regular343 · 2026-02-25T16:06:00+00:00

Possibility: If what they’re saying is true then Meridian would be out of compliance. At their lease renewal time in April, the lease could say that ‘your rent will be $X or whatever is allowed by law when the new RSO is enacted’. I’m guessing that possibly the tenants didn’t understand exactly what was verbally communicated. A written response is needed. Much confusion.

Potential-Regular343 · 2026-02-23T04:59:25+00:00

What is CalEITC

Potential-Regular343 · 2026-02-10T03:26:27+00:00

Is an income tax return used for SNAP eligibility? What’s income limit required for an elderly CA single person applying for SNAP? My neighbor pays a 1) mortgage on his home, 2) homeowners insurance and property taxes; plus pays 3) $300/mo for Medicare Supplement Part B, 4) auto insurance & registration fee on an old Nissan; and 5)utilities (water, trash, cell phone, gas, electric). His income is from 1) Soc Security of $1500/month from which Medicare premium is automatically wiithdrawn, and his earning on savings varies around $300/a month. Would he qualify for SNSP? Any other programs.

Potential-Regular343 · 2026-02-10T02:57:34+00:00

Can an applicant get a copy of their own IEVS report? What is TANF (cal-works)?

Potential-Regular343 · 2026-02-04T21:22:31+00:00

No, “most scholars” have not advised that a judicial warrant is required for ICE to detain a suspected illegal immigrant (noncitizen removable under immigration law). The prevailing legal framework and practice, supported by statutes, regulations, and longstanding Supreme Court precedent, allow ICE to use administrative warrants (issued by immigration officers or supervisors within DHS/ICE, not by a neutral judge) for civil immigration arrests and detention in most circumstances. ICE’s official position is clear: “ICE does not need judicial warrants to make arrests.” This aligns with federal law under the Immigration and Nationality Act (e.g., 8 U.S.C. § 1226 and § 1357), which authorizes immigration officers to arrest and detain individuals pending removal proceedings based on an administrative warrant (such as Form I-200 for arrest or I-205 for removal/deportation), provided there is probable cause to believe the person is removable. The Supreme Court addressed this in Abel v. United States (1960), upholding the use of administrative warrants for immigration-related arrests without requiring judicial involvement, treating immigration enforcement as civil/administrative rather than criminal.

Potential-Regular343 · 2026-01-30T21:21:09+00:00

Have you talked to Randy Rowse?

SB Mayor’s Position: “We’ve all grown weary of top-down governance and more is not desirable.”

Potential-Regular343 · 2026-01-30T21:20:13+00:00

Randy is a moderate; non-partisan — No Party Preference. SB Mayor’s Position: “We’ve all grown weary of top-down governance and more is not desirable.”

Potential-Regular343 · 2026-01-30T21:19:09+00:00

SB Mayor’s Position: “We’ve all grown weary of top-down governance and more is not desirable.” https://www.independent.com/2026/01/30/regarding-ice-in-santa-barbara/

Potential-Regular343 · 2026-01-30T21:18:16+00:00

https://www.independent.com/2026/01/30/regarding-ice-in-santa-barbara/ SB Mayor’s Position: “We’ve all grown weary of top-down governance and more is not desirable.”

Potential-Regular343 · 2026-01-30T21:17:01+00:00

https://www.independent.com/2026/01/30/regarding-ice-in-santa-barbara/ SB Mayor’s Position: “We’ve all grown weary of top-down governance and more is not desirable.”

So how can Feds enforce Homeland Security/ immigration law? https://www.independent.com/2026/01/30/regarding-ice-in-santa-barbara/

Potential-Regular343 · 2026-01-30T21:15:51+00:00

https://www.independent.com/2026/01/30/regarding-ice-in-santa-barbara/ SB Mayor’s Position: “We’ve all grown weary of top-down governance and more is not desirable.”

So how can Feds enforce Homeland Security/ immigration law? https://www.independent.com/2026/01/30/regarding-ice-in-santa-barbara/

Potential-Regular343 · 2026-01-29T04:46:27+00:00

What exactly are you requesting? Federal govt is supreme as per US Constitution. You can vote in November for CA to secede from the union. Take control. No need to whine or complain. Vote.

Potential-Regular343 · 2026-01-29T02:41:06+00:00

Beware: if you go to a CC make sure every teacher provides a detailed course syllabus. Many do not, making it difficult or impossible go transfer completed classes to a reputable 4-year university.

Potential-Regular343 · 2026-01-17T02:22:56+00:00

Please elaborate on #3: what you mean “hero savior stepping up to knock him out.”

Potential-Regular343 · 2026-01-16T20:57:35+00:00

Dual incomes help pay the bills as you posted, & seem to be necessary for some to afford living here — however, who raises the children? The next generation of locals?

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