Other recent news: Hollister Fire nearly totally contained; groundbreaking set for library plaza downtown; timeline for the new Santa Barbara Police Department headquarters; funding approved for Carpinteria Skate Park; four cities push back at Santa Barbara County Sheriff cost proposals; state assembly candidate suspends campaign; Westmont’s observatory reopens to the public.
More food news: The Goleta Beach Park restaurant won’t be called SeaLegs; Sunstone’s rooftop tasting room in the Funk Zone moves forward; L.A. restaurateur buys Sear Steakhouse in Solvang; The Baker’s Table is relocating within Santa Ynez; Mony’s is serving breakfast tacos and chilaquiles at Dart Coffee Garden this Sunday; Good Lion and Ramon Velazquez are partnering on a Ventura venture.
Come along as Montecito Trails Foundation president Ashlee Mayfield and I explore the surprisingly rural trails and roads east of Summerland, peering through fences and dishing dirt along the way.
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Plus: Yet another Santa Barbara hotel has changed hands; MOXI’s next adults-only happy hour; Aoife O’Donovan plays the Lobero; Caamp plays the Bowl; Goleta hotel not happening; photographer Eric Foote’s show to benefit Ukrainian refugees; what appears to be moving in next to Cajé on State Street.
Last week’s sales also included “Bloom County” cartoonist Berke Breathed’s Toro Canyon property; a two-bedroom Montecito townhome for $4.25 million; 1926 Upper East house for $500,000 over ask; and more.
More food news: Chris Chiarappa reportedly has plans for a taproom in Noleta; when the Lighthouse Coffee at Turnpike Center is expected to open; another four-course “dessert experience” at Alessia Patisserie & Café; Mariscos Tita’s has pressed pause on its plan for a restaurant; Foley Food & Wine Society’s tasting room opens at the Hotel Californian; Shalhoob’s Public Market outpost debuts this week.
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Other recent news: Santa Barbara looks at raising parking rates; cruise ships are expected to return this month; judge rules against Randall Road Debris Basin holdout; board of supervisors voted to nix ExxonMobil’s trucking plan; Cottage Hospital’s emergency room is getting renovated; possible name change for the Music Academy of the West; fires banned in the Santa Barbara front country; the Rite Aid on State Street has closed; Republican candidate for state assembly; what life is like for a Montecito real estate agent.
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Saturday Fisherman's Market on the pier (by Brophys), every Saturday 6-11a. Meet your fishermen and get the freshest local seafood available, sooo good! — Mac
While I sympathize with the Padaro homeowners there are two noteworthy reasons to remove the majority of the trees and add the additional mile of… — Dennis Houghton
I think those Padero Lane residents would be concerned about the loss of trees which currently largely block the view of the freeway and reduce… — SeaKanda
Agree! — Christine
Many of these people who whine and cry about not enough housing are the same ones who bitch about losing trees in turn for improved… — Tomás
This is a disappointing take from the author. The railroad right of way, where this work will occur is where the railroad has a right… — NL
That’s a great list and going to check out the train museum with my 5 year old grandson. I would also add the natural history… — AFC
You don't need a kid to go to the Sea Center - it's fun and informative, and will bring out the kid in any adult. — Sarita
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I suspect the residents of Padaro Lane are more concerned with losing their parking carve outs on Union Pacific property than with losing the trees. — BG