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Goleta General Plan
Tuesday, October 30, 2007
We've got to admit, we aren't up to speed on Goleta politics, but we've gotten a few emails from people wanting to spread the word about some changes to the Goleta General Plan that might be detrimental to many surfers. We've posted some info below, an Indy article here, and a comment form (Due October 31st) you can email to the City of Goleta. Read on and decide for yourself if you want to take action:
Corporations and organizations trying to make 77 amendments to the existing General Plan are rallying their supporters to send in their comments. If you want to keep the protections of the existing plan, PLEASE send in your written comments.
* * * NOTE: YOUR COMMENTS MUST BE RECEIVED BY OCTOBER 31 * * *
You can write just to say that the proposed changes to the General Plan are NOT ACCEPTABLE. Or you can say in a few words why you oppose changes. Here’s a BRIEF SUMMARY OF REASONS PEOPLE ARE OPPOSING MANY OF THE PROPOSED CHANGES:
1. People object to one of the biggest proposed changes, changing the verb “shall” to “should” throughout the plan (contrary to other General Plans). Such changes would turn General Plan policies into mere guidelines, creating uncertainty, wasting taxpayers’ money and slowing decisions.
2. Some people object to the proposed amendments would allow more Regional Big Box stores - more congestion on Hollister and 101
3. Some object to changes that would reduce environmental protections such as reducing buffer for creeks, bluff and butterfly habitats
4. Some object to the changes (33 were proposed by Bacara) that would reduce public access to beaches and promote more luxury condos near the beach.
You can go to Goleta's Website and review all the proposed changes.
Email comments to Goleta Planning Staff member Anne Wells (awells@cityofgoleta.org)
link to this
Corporations and organizations trying to make 77 amendments to the existing General Plan are rallying their supporters to send in their comments. If you want to keep the protections of the existing plan, PLEASE send in your written comments.
* * * NOTE: YOUR COMMENTS MUST BE RECEIVED BY OCTOBER 31 * * *
You can write just to say that the proposed changes to the General Plan are NOT ACCEPTABLE. Or you can say in a few words why you oppose changes. Here’s a BRIEF SUMMARY OF REASONS PEOPLE ARE OPPOSING MANY OF THE PROPOSED CHANGES:
1. People object to one of the biggest proposed changes, changing the verb “shall” to “should” throughout the plan (contrary to other General Plans). Such changes would turn General Plan policies into mere guidelines, creating uncertainty, wasting taxpayers’ money and slowing decisions.
2. Some people object to the proposed amendments would allow more Regional Big Box stores - more congestion on Hollister and 101
3. Some object to changes that would reduce environmental protections such as reducing buffer for creeks, bluff and butterfly habitats
4. Some object to the changes (33 were proposed by Bacara) that would reduce public access to beaches and promote more luxury condos near the beach.
You can go to Goleta's Website and review all the proposed changes.
Email comments to Goleta Planning Staff member Anne Wells (awells@cityofgoleta.org)
October 26, 2007: Week In Review
Friday, October 26, 2007
Last weekend we had most excellent waves, with some ridable ones on Saturday (we surfed PCH) and then some real Winter class waves on Sunday. Pope was suiting up in the Rincon lot on Sunday morning, saw all the 4-guys-packed-in-cranking-metallica-cars continuing to pull up, and headed back up North to surf in town. One quarter the size waves, one hundredth the size crowd.
The waves dropped from Sunday to a low on Tuesday afternoon then started to pick back up again Wednesday night. Monday and Tuesday had sessions at Sands with plenty of waves to go around. A great session on the Fish Thursday at Deveraux. Friday the swell dropped but Sands still provided some fun waves, although the Halloween crowds were already filling IV like a hippie festival. This weekend isn't looking promising for waves.
Orange Waves
Mario has some eerie surf photos from San Diego on Monday when the fires were 
going crazy down there. Regular SBS reader and sometime session sharer JM has been working 18 hour days for SD County providing mapping support during the fires. He's missed a lot of good sessions and California thanks him.
Boards For Sale
1. Doug's Rusty "Desert Island" Board For Sale
2. E.C.'s Konzo Longboard For Sale
Surfrider Reggae and Eco Show Tonight
LIVE REGGAE SOUL MAJESTIC and ECO- SURF/SKATE/SNOWBoard EXPO
Friday, October 26th, 9:30pm
SOhO Restaurant and Music Club
The Unite! Tour presented by LoaTree, featuring rising reggae stars, Soul Majestic with Eco-Conscious Surf, Skate and Snowboard Expo to be held at Soho, 1221 State Street, on Friday, October 26th at 9:30 PM. $10 Advance tickets. The Unite! Tour is series of concerts that brings the power of music and surf/skate/snow boarders together to use the power of their dollars to protect Mother Earth. The Unite! Tour featuring Soul Majestic will continue to San Francisco and Santa Cruz in November 2007.
Project Clean Water
SB Project Clean Water is a group that is a coalition of government 
agencies working on clean water for the creeks and Ocean in Santa Barbara County:
Specific Project Clean Water goals are:
* to protect the health of the recreational public and the environment,
* to meet Clean Water Act mandates through compliance with Phase II NPDES Permit requirements and applicable regulations,
* to foster maximum public involvement and awareness,
* and to establish stable funding sources.
link to this
Specific Project Clean Water goals are:
* to protect the health of the recreational public and the environment,
* to meet Clean Water Act mandates through compliance with Phase II NPDES Permit requirements and applicable regulations,
* to foster maximum public involvement and awareness,
* and to establish stable funding sources.
Two Surfrider Film Events
Thursday, October 18, 2007
Scotty over at Surfrider Foundation fills 
us in on a few events they are involved with over the next few days:
One California Day
One California Day - New Surf Film
Arlington Theater
Thursday, Oct 18 7:30 PM
$12 Admission
Website | Trailer
One California Day is a collection of stories about surf culture and tradition, and the influence that California has on surfing's past, present, and future. It is visual journey through six distinct coastal regions, capturing the California surfing experience through surfers who live it. Local famous professional surfers, Joe and Tom Curren and the Malloy brothers, are featured as well as some great shots of surfing in Santa Barbara County. The film is really beautiful and will be shown on high definition 16 mm film. It has already played to sold out crowds in San Diego, Malibu, and Santa Cruz and received great reviews.
Santa Barbara Ocean Film Festival
October 19-21, 2007 (Friday - Sunday)
Website | Full Schedule
Benefits Surfrider Foundation, SB Chapter
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Bobby Martinez Wins In Mundaka
Tuesday, October 16, 2007
Santa Barbaran Bobby Martinez won the WCT 
Mundaka contest this weekend, repeating after winning it last year. He did it by beating tour leader Mick Fanning in the Semi's and then Taj Burrow in the Finals. Bobby is now in 6th place overall on the tour. Although he mathematically cannot become the overall tour leader, he does have the chance to pass Andy Irons with a good finish in Brazil which starts October 30th. Photo: ASP.
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Bobby Makes Semis
Friday, October 12, 2007
At the ASP contest in Mundaka, Bobby Martinez had 
the highest scoring single wave of the event in route to beating Philip MacDonald in the Quarterfinals. He advances to Semifinal #1 against overall tour leader Mick Fanning which will be held Saturday or Sunday. Since Kelly Slater (Overall #2) and Taj Burrow (Overall #3) both made Semifinal #2, Mick can't win the WCT title until at least the next contest. Bobby could have a big outcome on all three of those chaps title contentions. As CI team riders, and fellow American contenders vs. Aussies, it will be interesting to see if Bobby will affect Slater's chances of claiming another world title. Photo: ASP.
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Bobby Martinez en Espana
Thursday, October 11, 2007
Bobby is doing well at the Billabong Pro 
in Mundaka, Spain. Since we last left him he earned a rare bye in Round 3 as Trent Munro dropped out. He earned his keep in round 4 today, getting the 3rd highest heat score of the event and easily defeating Brazilian Bernardo Miranda. He advances to the Quarterfinals which will probably be held over the weekend. Bobby is guaranteed no worse than 5th place, which ties his best outcome of the year thus far and likely gets him into the Top 10 overall. Photo: ASP.
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Trilogy Surf Film in Isla Vista
Tuesday, October 09, 2007
Isla Vista Surfrider Hosts Trilogy
Wednesday night Isla Vista Surfrider is hosting the new Taylor Steele movie for the low low price of $2 so head on over.
Premier of Taylor Steele's new surf film TRILOGY
Wednesday, October 10, 2007 @ 8:00pm
Isla Vista Theater 1
Trigo & Embarcadero del Norte
$2.00 donation at the door
Watch Trailer
From Surfrider:
It's 
been too long since Isla Vista has hosted a surf movie Premier, and well the time has come! With a few inside connections we were able to pull one of the best surf films of the year to premier right here in I.V. theater! This is only the second West Coast showing, so take advantage and come enjoy the excitement, friends, epic surfing, and STOKE! It's a good cause, And Free Prizes to be given away!
$2 donation at the door, all proceeds will go towards coastal conservation
About the movie:
Some say three is the magic number. You got the past, the present and the future. The heart, brain and body. And now, with the help of legendary filmmaker Taylor Steele, Billabong brings you TRILOGY, the Andy, Parko, Taj motion picture. These three will blow your minds in the water and redefine the parameters of modern day surfing.
link to this
been too long since Isla Vista has hosted a surf movie Premier, and well the time has come! With a few inside connections we were able to pull one of the best surf films of the year to premier right here in I.V. theater! This is only the second West Coast showing, so take advantage and come enjoy the excitement, friends, epic surfing, and STOKE! It's a good cause, And Free Prizes to be given away!$2 donation at the door, all proceeds will go towards coastal conservation
About the movie:
Some say three is the magic number. You got the past, the present and the future. The heart, brain and body. And now, with the help of legendary filmmaker Taylor Steele, Billabong brings you TRILOGY, the Andy, Parko, Taj motion picture. These three will blow your minds in the water and redefine the parameters of modern day surfing.
Jon has been putting up a ton of original content and community information. Currently he has an 
