December 4, 2022
Two years ago, SIMA began the process for a large apartment building fronting State and Ortega—and then pulled the plug when the city council agitated for more affordable housing. The solution? Make it a hotel. 15
January 11, 2022
The father-and-son team of Jim and Matt Taylor is leading the charge to rethink La Cumbre Plaza: their goal is a major city-center-style complex, possibly with a park and even a pedestrian bridge. 12
November 12, 2020
The three-story headquarters for the Santa Barbara Police Department—along with a 244-space parking structure—is planned for the lot at the corner of Santa Barbara and E. Cota, currently the site of the Saturday farmers' market. 2
November 5, 2020
The Surfliner Inn's developers are locals who insist that they want to respect the town's history, character, and charm.
May 26, 2020
It's the best thing to happen to downtown Santa Barbara in recent memory.
May 17, 2020
According to the head of Santa Barbara Public Works, the new location is the preferred choice of market organizers. 1
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Any news on Lucky Hen Larder?? — Christine!
Yes I did mention that, and it gives me no pleasure to report the trees on State & Mason have declined further. They are holding… — Dan O. Seibert
So, has anyone actually visited Beau, the "story telling bar"? Ironically, their website and entire copy seems to be written by AI, a far cry… — Bill
I love the Canary Island date palm. It’s such a stately and elegant tree. I inquired as to why they were being replaced with method… — BW
I think you are referring to the Tatum project, 106 affordable units with priority for SBUSD employees, they broke ground back in July 2026. A… — Rich
I spend many days a week for my walk along the beachfront in front of the Biltmore. I still love the area but as do… — Maryanne Brillhart
Yes " The Biltmore was such an iconic and beautiful property ". The new palapa " tiki " look is totally out of place.... Disneyland… — JC