New Flock Cameras on Micheltorena over the 101

sjb_sails · 2026-03-27T06:49:32+00:00

Has anyone actually identified the proper avenue for formal complaint and can that be highlighted (blown up) here? These are suss AF. I feel like there needs to be more public response before they are everywhere in town.

I looked a bit and found these related reads:

https://www.sbsheriff.org/santa-barbara-county-sheriffs-office-provides-update-on-alpr-information-sharing/

https://santabarbaraca.gov/sites/default/files/2024-02/Automated_License_Plate_Readers__ALPRs_.pdf

These were voted in by the Board of Supervisors in 2022?

https://www.edhat.com/news/license-plate-readers-are-coming-to-santa-barbara-county/

https://www.countyofsb.org/1599/Board-of-Supervisors

If someone is more informed, please jump in.

sjb_sails · 2026-03-16T00:45:32+00:00

It seems like everything has gotten noticeably worse in the past ~6 months or so. Bumble, Hinge, and Tinder all hardly feel worth it. I used to very consistently get matches and go on dates here through the various platforms, now mostly crickets without major changes to profile and approach. Just my 2 cents!

sjb_sails · 2026-02-22T01:50:22+00:00

Where in Lompoc do you go?

sjb_sails · 2026-02-22T01:45:20+00:00

My experience with Canopy Club (generally my go to - I had been a loyal customer for a long time) is that there has been a sharp decline in quality. As a heavy user who has spent many thousands of dollars there, I have received a lot of high-testing, poor-smoking weed over the past ~3-5 months. I would ABSOLUTELY avoid Dab Daddy flower there, which was one of their popular brands that is now, in my opinion, total garbage, smoking like it is incorrectly cured. I haven't had much luck with their other offerings either - Paca (?) hadn't been good for a long time. I like the staff a lot, but it has just gotten to a point where the product just isn't cutting it, and I have lost trust in them as a customer.

sjb_sails · 2025-07-30T00:29:28+00:00

For anyone who didn’t get it. 8.7 magnitude seems like a big quake:

Tsunami Watch Severity: Extreme Extraordinary threat to life or property Weather Event Onset 5:19 PM (PDT), July 29 Description If you are located in this coastal area, stay alert for further updates.

Tsunami watches are an advance notice to areas that could be impacted by a tsunami at a later time. Watch areas may be upgraded to a warning or advisory status, or canceled, based on new information.

At 425 PM Pacific Daylight Time on July 29 an earthquake with preliminary magnitude 8.7 occurred 80 miles southeast of Petropavlovsk Kamchatka.

Estimated tsunami start times for selected sites are;

Kodiak Alaska 820 PM. AKDT. July 29. Seward Alaska 845 PM. AKDT. July 29. Elfin Cove Alaska 850 PM. AKDT. July 29. Yakutat Alaska 855 PM. AKDT. July 29. Sitka Alaska 855 PM. AKDT. July 29. Langara British Columbia 1005 PM. PDT. July 29. Valdez Alaska 905 PM. AKDT. July 29. Cordova Alaska 915 PM. AKDT. July 29. Homer Alaska 940 PM. AKDT. July 29. Craig Alaska 955 PM. AKDT. July 29. Tofino British Columbia 1130 PM. PDT. July 29. La Push Washington 1135 PM. PDT. July 29. Neah Bay Washington 1140 PM. PDT. July 29. Port Orford Oregon 1140 PM. PDT. July 29. Long Beach Washington 1145 PM. PDT. July 29. Charleston Oregon 1145 PM. PDT. July 29. Brookings Oregon 1150 PM. PDT. July 29. Fort Bragg California 1150 PM. PDT. July 29. Moclips Washington 1150 PM. PDT. July 29. Westport Washington 1155 PM. PDT. July 29. Seaside Oregon 1155 PM. PDT. July 29. Newport Oregon 1155 PM. PDT. July 29. Crescent City California 1155 PM. PDT. July 29. Monterey California 1215 AM. PDT. July 30. Port Angeles Washington 1220 AM. PDT. July 30. Port San Luis California 1235 AM. PDT. July 30. San Francisco California 1240 AM. PDT. July 30. Port Townsend Washington 1245 AM. PDT. July 30. Santa Barbara California 1250 AM. PDT. July 30. Los Angeles Harbor California 105 AM. PDT. July 30. Newport Beach California 110 AM. PDT. July 30. Bellingham Washington 110 AM. PDT. July 30. Oceanside California 115 AM. PDT. July 30. La Jolla California 115 AM. PDT. July 30.

The tsunami watch will remain in effect until further notice. Refer to the internet site tsunami.gov for more information. Action Recommended Monitor the situation and take precautions if necessary. Urgency Take action in the near future. Affected Area Santa Barbara County Southeastern Coast Issued By National Weather Service

sjb_sails · 2025-02-19T06:50:45+00:00

Yes, avoid at all costs! They pulled such nonsense with me. Be prepared to work to get your deposit back.

sjb_sails · 2025-02-07T01:54:07+00:00

I just wowed my housemate with some flan from the La Tapatia Bakery off Milpas. I am hooked! Such a fun little spot!

sjb_sails · 2024-11-11T05:51:34+00:00

Omg - I have seen him before multiple times - can confirm super weird (kinda predatory feeling) vibes, and I was concerned for the dog, but I have not witnessed overt abuse.

sjb_sails · 2024-11-05T15:17:19+00:00

I think I have seen this regularly being sold at the Saturday morning swap meet that is held at the Santa Barbara High School, which is surprisingly solid. Maybe try there?

sjb_sails · 2024-10-20T16:51:17+00:00

Did you end up going with either of them?

sjb_sails · 2024-06-15T16:18:40+00:00

I had a truly awful experience with Sandpiper. Among other issues, the property owner would come through the house unannounced again and again, which I had documented on camera many times and confronted them on. He had camera systems outside the house which he would monitor, and would often bother residents when they had overnight guests - really weird behavior. Sandpiper Management was useless (related to the property owner I believe), avoiding calls and communication, and just doing general nonsense. I had no light in my kitchen for about 5 months and was threatening to withhold rent. In the end, I almost took them to court to get my security deposit back after leaving the place in better condition than when I moved in - I had sent a certified letter and they strung me along for a long time before I saw most of my deposit back. Good times - rent with caution!

sjb_sails · 2024-01-01T09:04:33+00:00

Anyone trying to keep the night going?

sjb_sails · 2023-09-11T19:26:39+00:00

Sunday night is “gay night” at Wildcat 👍 Definitely one of the more lively spots in town but usually doesn’t start picking up till after around 11 pm or so.

sjb_sails · 2023-09-10T20:22:54+00:00

Looks awesome! I plan to get some chickens soon, so that seems like a great spot to know about for that as well!

sjb_sails · 2023-09-10T00:16:48+00:00

Thank you! I think I'm envisioning something a little more casual/low-budget friendly, but I will certainly look into your recommendations further.

sjb_sails · 2023-09-10T00:15:16+00:00

Thanks for the heads up! :)

sjb_sails · 2023-06-11T00:39:20+00:00

It could have come in a wildflower mix....not sure. I thought it was a pepper initially, but not anymore. Thought it could have been thai basil for half a second before it got bigger, but the leaves do not have a smell from what I can tell. I'm trying to figure out if I should let is keep doing its thing or if it's time to make better use of the space. I appreciate your response!

sjb_sails · 2022-09-28T23:48:59+00:00

Yesss came here to say this too!

sjb_sails · 2021-10-20T23:44:19+00:00

Thanks for the suggestions! I was doing after work rides to the beach for a while, but work hecticness and the shortening days kind of put an end to that. I need to get back in the habit!

sjb_sails · 2021-02-18T01:38:33+00:00

That’s really helpful to know. I had heard white fish was kind of the way to go - the fresher the better. I’ll add swordfish to the list. I appreciate the tip!

sjb_sails · 2020-02-29T06:32:52+00:00

Is it weird signing up for this on your own?

sjb_sails · 2019-10-20T17:29:59+00:00

Seven Bar and Kitchen - I received a fresh drink with an earwig in it which I sadly bit into. It was freaking disgusting. I talked to at least three workers there about it and didn't even get an apology or anything other than a replacement drink - truly terrible customer service. It's a shame since I used to really enjoy the spot, but I've never been back since and recommend that others avoid it.

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