Santa Barbara to Explore a “Vacancy Tax” for Residential and Commercial Properties
Other recent news: Holiday parade to return; Antique Alley to close after 33 years; lax enforcement of ban on gas-powered blowers; more ICE arrests and lawless behavior; downtown EV-charging station open; Santa Barbara Unified School District to build more staff housing; setback for proposed Goleta church; update on 18-story tower in Carpinteria; new local doll company. 6
The Lovin’ Spoonful Frozen Yogurt Shop Has Reopened
More food news: Fro-yo pop-up in the works; first impressions of The Neighborhood Grill in Noleta; profile of The Chanticlair; classes for adults at Apples to Zucchini Cooking School; Solvang ice cream shop opening date; Petra Cafe has officially closed. 5
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I love smashburgers but they've become the IPA of burgers. They're everywhere and impossible not to find. Give me an in house ground chuck/brisket, thick… — Noah
So long as they're not installing red light cameras and giving us automated tickets for rolling through lights and stop signs and speeding I'm okay… — Tomas
Big brother appreciates your subservience — LD
If I type the website into my chrome browser on my iPhone then , yes, I can pinch and zoom. Seems to be the Instagram… — Heidi
I support the use of cameras in the community- as a fire watch tool alone it makes sense. Having it as a tool to see… — Christine!
I’m all for affordable housing and this is a wonderful step, especially for teachers, and district employees, who are the backbone of our community. But… — EM
The ICING (pun intended) on this so called WITNESSED EVENT is “15 minutes of DONUTS” under the freeway! Really people? Believe that, I’ve got an… — Mercedita
i may be in the minority, but this doesn’t bother me. Cameras are one of the best ways to help solve crimes and I’m willing… — Pam Strobel
We also tried the Neighborhood Grill. I think overall it was a very good experience. I would like to make a few suggestions: As was… — Dorian
Calle Laureles, by State Street — Tal