Author: Erik Torkells

November 30, 2022

Shop Local Gift Guide, Part 3: Field Trip and Mācher

Shopping online is boring! Shopping in person is fun! Go find great things for the people you care about at our many terrific independent stores, including Field Trip and Mācher.

Newsletter: November 30

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November 29, 2022

First Impressions of Corazón Comedor

The first of many new endeavors from Corazón Cocina founder Ramon Velazquez specializes in hearty, homestyle food—tamales, quesadillas, and tacos—some of which is made by his mother. 4

November 28, 2022

Another Santa Barbara Hotel Is for Sale

Plus: The annual "100 Grand" show at Sullivan & Goss starts today; a second residential development is in the works at Garden and Haley; the Santa Barbara Harbor Parade of Lights is December 11; new website for discovering cannabis deals around here; a community arts collective is opening in Ventura; pétanque in Santa Barbara. 3

November 27, 2022

Shop Local Gift Guide, Part 2: Domecíl and Field + Fort

The best gifts come from the heart—and from local independent shops. 2

Newsletter: November 27

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November 26, 2022

Where in Santa Barbara…?

Know where this was shot? Prove it in the comments. (Update: We have a winner!) 6

November 25, 2022

Shop Local Gift Guide, Part 1: Westward General and Folly

This holiday season, make an effort to spend your money here—because If you want wonderful independent shops, you need to support them. I’ve done some advance work, picking out possible gift items at Westward General and Folly. 3

November 24, 2022

Lamborghini Caught Going 152 Miles Per Hour on Highway 154

Other recent news: Santa Barbara Cemetery wants to add 2,358 more crypts; the county sets its sights on Carpinteria for housing; the Surfliner Inn ballot measure inches closer to failing; the 7-Eleven on Milpas was looted by teenagers and will close soon; the children's library at the Central Library has reopened; "social media superstar" bought on Mission Canyon Road; Carpinteria water-purification facility in the works; the tree of the month is the weeping fig. 1

November 23, 2022

Mysterious Activity at One of Montecito’s Biggest Properties

Plus: Santa Barbara Bowl Christmas tree lot isn't happening this year; Hermosillo Road finally gets advance Highway 101 signage; the Music Academy of the West shortened its name; new clothing store coming to State Street; Inn at Mattei's Tavern will open in February; updated rendering of Santa Barbara High School’s forthcoming VADA building; golf store changes hands (and brings in pickleball equipment). 3