May 17, 2024
Author: Erik Torkells
May 16, 2024
City Council Rejects Proposal for Paid Street Parking
Other recent news: More on the two new pools the Biltmore is building in its front yard; SpaceX continues to flout Coastal Commission policies; rise in rattlesnake bites; county supervisors are rethinking cannabis taxation; a surge in sick brown pelicans; Billy Baldwin and Chynna Phillips put their house on the market; Carpinteria photo archive is now online. 7
May 15, 2024
The Four Potential Designs for Franceschi Park
Plus: After 40 years, Wendy Foster is leaving downtown Santa Barbara; the Biltmore resort pushed its opening way back; proposed changes to a trio of Summerland buildings; a bunch of upcoming performances, including Ali Wong and Toad the Wet Sprocket; Goleta's Clay Studio has changed its name; the lineup for the French Wave Film Festival. 24
May 14, 2024
The Current State of the Four Seasons Biltmore
Plus: A GoFundMe has been set up for the Riviera family affected by a landslide; the car wash on N. Milpas Street has reopened; the Harbor Nautical Swap Meet is this Saturday; downtown landmark marred with signage; learn more about the Frank Lloyd Wright house in Montecito; Broadway in Santa Barbara announced its 2024-2025 season. 3
May 13, 2024
May 12, 2024
Via Maestra Enoteca Has Opened
More food news: Nobu is rumored to be coming to the Four Seasons Biltmore resort; Mony's is working on indoor seating; Skyfield is said to be planning on an ever-changing slate of chefs; Cold Spring Tavern won't be open for dinner this summer; a visit to the new Dart Coffee Co. café at the harbor. 7
May 10, 2024
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