Their goal to get the community to reduce the spread of COVID-19 as quickly as possible. They hope the reward will be as close to a normal summer season as possible.
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Larry Doris of Agilent Technologies was the SBSCC board member who led the manufacturing and technology sector group. With regards to the importance of the chamber’s industry specific process, he said, “In a fast moving industry like technology, the uncertainty of the world in both the short- and long-term was concerning. By convening business leaders, elected officials and employees by industry, we were able to identify paths that allowed each group to move forward with direction and contribute to a healthy business community and economy.”
Within the next six months, the plan recommends:
Policymakers will use more data to make decisions.
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Regarding Noozhawk’s Feb. 2 story, “With Council Approval, Santa Barbara Ready to Power Up Electric Bike Program at Waterfront,” if it were not for the Shazam password “bike,” the program to install commercial for-profit, intrusive infrastructure on public streets and places in this town would be laughed off stage.
The fact that the Ebike vendor, BCycle, has managed to convince our managers and City Council that their opportunity to make a buck is a sign of a healthy city is more than odd. One assumes that other communities have resisted this co-option. Why are we not?
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Plans call for the addition of two new elevator and star towers for the 250 and 270 Storke Road buildings; a new 42-foot-high tower on top of 270 Storke Road, exterior facade improvements, and the replacement of second-story balconies.
Developers plan several other back-of-the house changes, including new utilities and storage space, along with landscaping improvements in the parking lot.
The number of parking lot spaces will drop from 138 to 121 as part of the development, among other changes.
Branch said the project could be a year away from completion. Even though people are seeing the story poles now, it s actually a project that has been in the works for a few years.
Pat Chubak
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Thank you to Judy Foreman for giving us all hope with the photo of her vaccine card and her words that say we are not alone!
Cynthia Spivey
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Regarding the Jan. 22 article, “Beachside Bar-Café in Goleta Becomes Latest Business Casualty of COVID-19 Pandemic,” it’s gratifying to see such an outpouring of love for owner Dave Hardy.
I’ve had the pleasure of knowing Dave since our oldest sons played soccer in the 1980s, and have long trusted his wise counsel and advice. He is a great business leader who spent his entire career in the restaurant business.