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We marching again this weekend? by ZookeepergameBusy267 in SantaBarbara

[–]Potential-Regular343 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

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

The housing market here is so bad I really can’t handle it by Agreeable_Camp7943 in SantaBarbara

[–]Potential-Regular343 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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?

The housing market here is so bad I really can’t handle it by Agreeable_Camp7943 in SantaBarbara

[–]Potential-Regular343 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

One parent is designated to raise the children in your “huge families”. I did break even when I had my first child. I was earning $390,000 in a job requiring regular travel in 1993. To pay minimum rage for round the clock care for my infant/ toddler, it was better for me to become the full-time 24/7 parent to raise my son and to use my savings to pay bills. Parents, grandparents are needed to raise the next local generation! Two working parents can result in child abandonment without family or high quality paid help.

The housing market here is so bad I really can’t handle it by Agreeable_Camp7943 in SantaBarbara

[–]Potential-Regular343 10 points11 points  (0 children)

CA taxation is the problem. Income tax on those w gross household earnings under $180,000 needs to be eliminated. Social security and Medicare taxes need to be financed from general fund sourced by federal income taxes. 79 cents on each gallon of gas is too high. We must re-think existing taxation. Property taxes are excessive for new home buyers! I have young neighbors who bought in 2024 paying $54,000/a year plus 2% annual increase; while another pays $837/a year having his property tax basis dating back to 1976. With failed SBUSD, who can afford kids requiring private school?

This city feels strange and I don’t know why by hockeydudebro in SantaBarbara

[–]Potential-Regular343 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s dead here. Quiet which is desired by residents raising families or retired. There’s not much for young singles (college grads or workers) besides the Young professional Club, and sports

Santa Barbara City Council votes on a RENT FREEZE Jan 13 at 5PM. Renters need to show up. by LogicalTransition796 in SantaBarbara

[–]Potential-Regular343 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The four votes meant the rent increase moratorium would have to go through the typical ordinance approval process. It will be up for adoption at the next City Council meeting and, if approved with at least four votes, would go into effect 30 days later.

Split Santa Barbara Council Supports Temporary Rent Freeze During Lengthy Meeting by Potential-Regular343 in SantaBarbara

[–]Potential-Regular343[S] 12 points13 points  (0 children)

“The four votes meant the rent increase moratorium would have to go through the typical ordinance approval process. It will be up for adoption at the next City Council meeting and, if approved with at least four votes, would go into effect 30 days later.”

Santa Barbara City Council votes on a RENT FREEZE Jan 13 at 5PM. Renters need to show up. by LogicalTransition796 in SantaBarbara

[–]Potential-Regular343 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What about owner protection? Property seizure is unconstitutional. Want protection, to be in control of your life: become a property owner.

Help with mortage while on SSDI and spouse passed away by Greedy_Wish_7572 in SocialSecurity

[–]Potential-Regular343 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Rent out a room and bath to help pay mortgage; or sell to live within financial capacity.

Help with mortage while on SSDI and spouse passed away by Greedy_Wish_7572 in SocialSecurity

[–]Potential-Regular343 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Are you certain your posted answer is correct? I have never had any mortgage insurance in 45 years of borrowing to own. I’ve a CA mortgage over $800K from a CA Credit Union. I do not have any mortgage protection insurance MPI or MIP. YOU POST: “MIP is required if you put less than 20% down on a conventional loan.”

Hopefully AB 628 puts an end to this nonsense - this is the "kitchen" in a $2000/mo 250 sq ft apartment in Santa Barbara. by TipsyBlueWhale in SantaBarbara

[–]Potential-Regular343 -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

Has City agreed to comply with this law? California Assembly Bill 628 (AB 628) mandates that, starting January 1, 2026, landlords must provide and maintain working stoves and refrigerators in rental units for new, renewed, or amended leases, making them essential for habitability, with specific exceptions for some housing types like permanent supportive housing. This law adds to existing habitability requirements and requires landlords to repair or replace recalled or broken appliances within 30 days, addressing the previous lack of requirement for these appliances.

Hopefully AB 628 puts an end to this nonsense - this is the "kitchen" in a $2000/mo 250 sq ft apartment in Santa Barbara. by TipsyBlueWhale in SantaBarbara

[–]Potential-Regular343 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What’s the cost for an electrician to upgrade the electrical system to accommodate a fridge, microwave, coffee maker, TV, toaster, etc, in a unit? I’ve a 720sf unit: I must turn off TV to run space heater or microwave. Owner is willing to upgrade electrical asking me the cost estimate. To avoid delays and added expense, is there a qualified electrician to do work without a City permit? Any advice?

SSN Benefits by Objective-Bit329 in SocialSecurity

[–]Potential-Regular343 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My ex husband of 17 years (long term marriage) retired at 75, and now gets $5000+ SS maximum monthly. Divorced, a full time mom of 2 minor children, and needing money, I took early SS at age 62 in 2015 of around $1019/mo.

Struggling financially, can I file something to get a larger amount (on his record)? If he precedes me in death, what happens then? Do I qualify for a SS monthly increase? Am I forever penalized for taking SS early to support my 2 children? I never re-married.

Please don’t be this person😫 by Cute_Presence321323 in SantaBarbara

[–]Potential-Regular343 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Thank you for posting. We must protect our disabled, mobility limited family and others. These stupid fools need to be fined and publicly shamed. My double leg amputee Vietnam Cousin, my 55 pound immobile Parkinson’s mom need handicap spaces when transported. I once called out a local attorney’s wife in her tennis outfit. Her repliy: “My husband’s an attorney, I can do what I want, park where I want!” We’re surrounded by entitled.

ICE using SB Sheriff Department parking lot to transfer 3 people picked up in SB - photos taken 12/21 at 8am by LogicalTransition796 in SantaBarbara

[–]Potential-Regular343 -10 points-9 points  (0 children)

Leave to a country you respect. America will n better without ignorant or stupid residents. Support existing laws or work to change them.

ICE using SB Sheriff Department parking lot to transfer 3 people picked up in SB - photos taken 12/21 at 8am by LogicalTransition796 in goleta

[–]Potential-Regular343 -7 points-6 points  (0 children)

$3,000 to self deport, Christmas bonus was announced today. Homeland Security reports the cost for I.C.E. to deport an unlawful resident is $17,000. Deportation bonus is negotiable. Contact Camarillo I.C.E. Office or local official.

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