Posted on May 23 at 2:42 p.m.

It doesn't sound like the county supervisors were all that helpful.

On Mental Health Services Deemed Disconnected and Dysfunctional

Posted on May 16 at 2:01 p.m.

So RobEngolf - saving 2.5 years of construction time is more important than eliminating a known and proven hazard?

And to note - I would say that the people of Montecito (such victims of the terrible terrible world out there) have been pretty fairly chastised.

On Sleep with Dogs, Wake with Flea Powder

Posted on May 16 at 1:57 p.m.

This is one battle where I hope Goliath stomps on David's face several times and then moves forward with whatever he wants.

On Sleep with Dogs, Wake with Flea Powder

Posted on May 2 at 10:47 a.m.

Nothing brings out the SB NIMBYs like a large crowd and bass.

On Earl Warren Disturbs the Peace

Posted on April 24 at 3:31 p.m.

OMG GOLETA IS BECOMING OXNARD!!! LOL. Perhaps the most ridiculous overstatment of the year. I wonder when the last time these people have even been to this strip of Hollister? Believe me, this is an improvement.

On Targeting Goleta Target

Posted on April 19 at 4:08 p.m.

Well, there is active silver iodide distribution during certain times of the year over the backcountry for cloud seeding so that could be an option as well.

On Chemtrails:

Posted on April 11 at 6:08 p.m.

One of those "no-brain" hunters here - I haven't used lead for years specifically for the reasons found by this study. Why would I want to eat lead and why would I want to harm the beautiful wilderness I get to experience many times a year? I agree completely with this legislation and I will gladly pay the extra $s for non-lead ammunition. Although, I do think it should be legal to use lead ammunition at shooting ranges.

On Lead Ammo Blasted By Group of Experts

Posted on April 9 at 2:54 p.m.

I still think the hunters made a stupid choice, but they were probably justified in taking some kind of action (shooting the dog was over the line). That said, I am a hunter and a dog owner and from that perspective I can say that it is really difficult to hunt anywhere near Santa Barbara. I stay completely away from the lower SY area, but most of my hunts end up being long hikes with a gun. As far as the restrictions and access go, hikers have it pretty easy. The article was a good one. The forest could make it much easier on everyone involved to just make the signage more clear.

On Dogs Versus Hunters in the Backcountry

Posted on April 8 at 3:42 p.m.

Thanks for the article Ray. Are there implications for hunters in this new management plan?

On Los Padres Forest to Revise Land Management Plan

Posted on April 4 at 4:31 p.m.

Wow! So much negatvity. I think it is great that they are restoring some wetlands. Only about 10% of California's costal wetlands remain so this seems like a great project to me. I hope I can volunteer once it is under way.

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