
Santa Barbara Is Trying for a Creek Buffer Ordinance Again
Other recent news: The Wine Business Improvement District has been approved; tenant-vs.-landlord drama at 215 Bath Street; the city's Public Works director is leaving; Craig Case's trial for embezzlement; Faitell Attractions is closing; the fight over development on the Gaviota Coast. 1

Will Eucalyptus Hill Road and Alston Road Get Speed Bumps?
Plus: Private e-foil lessons; big sale at Home Crush ahead of a concept change; three more Santa Barbara Bowl shows; MarBorg is restarting textile recycling; Highway 101 ramp openings and closings; Big Bounce America is returning to Elings Park. 3

Municipal Winemakers Is Opening in Ventura
More food news: Takashi Ramen says it'll debut soon; Mylestone Barbecue profile; Pressed Juicery is back at the Montecito Country Mart; Capuno’s Lutong Bahay, a Filipino restaurant in Santa Maria; the Women Winemakers & Culinarians Celebration is in March; in search of Dubai chocolate. 10

Riverfront House in the Santa Ynez Valley Sells for $7.95 Million
Last week's sales also include 1956 three-bedroom between Mission Canyon and Cielito; spec renos in West Mesa and on TV Hill; Samarkand house with four en-suite bedrooms; 1928 two-bedroom just off Shoreline Park; lower Anacapa Street townhouse; the Alta Mesa one without a kitchen; and more. 1

More of Carpinteria’s Bluffs Are Getting Preserved
Plus: The county's push for more decomposed granite sidewalks in Montecito; the Biltmore resort has plans for three swim rafts, not two; parking availability at Santa Barbara Airport is now online; new shop on State Street; proposed "health retreat" on Paradise Road; signs of life at the Andalucia Building at State and Gutierrez. 5
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Homeowners who live anywhere near running water in SB should understand just how restrictive what is being proposed with the new Creek Ordinance. Arroyo Burro… — SkyG
Why do you think they stopped late night service..?? Do you think it was such a huge success with all the night life in Santa… — Ralph
Sven, we should talk about ALL the reasons the neighbors on Alston Road are requesting "speed humps" (not bumps) to slow the traffic down. This… — Sue
Yes, that’s the one! They carry McConnell’s ice cream too! — Alisse Harris
I have done the Big Bounce, as a former gymnast I thought it was fun but it is TIRING! I was 41 when I did… — Erik
Heard the infamous Dubai chocolate was spotted at Costco this past week (although I have not been to see it myself!!). — Julie
it looks like a genorater with stury support legs and a high antenna with a flashing blue light? They are all over the parking lots… — Christine!
Cafe Dolce- next to Panino-thx for the tip. This delux coffee/ juice bar has a lot of very nice items — Christine!
Got him Jim! — J
One the northeast corner of Patterson & 101 on ramp, behind a gate, there is an array of equipment and a flashing blue light. What… — Michael Diamant