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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Maybe the short termers aren’t paying their city taxes while causing hell for neighbors. Short term renters are loud, create excess trash, and take up… — Anon M
Finally a solution to leaving REI and wanting to go eastbound. You had to go to the other side of State before. Can't wait for… — Jan
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The City DOES have an ombudsman in the Community Development Department - she should go talk to them and/or her council member. At the very… — ET
Sable is winning currently- has the Gaviota Beach upper area closed to work on pipeline = THE PERMITS WERE ALWAYS THERE. They always had the… — Christine!
Good point — Jonathan D
Peak NIMBYism banning onshore oil and gas in SB County while still relying upon oil and gas for transportation, heating and the many many products… — Jefferson A.
I will second and third and fourth this! Definitley time for me leadership! These bikes need to be banned and kids and adults using them… — Mike smith
Can the city please cite the kids going 35 mph on e bikes on the boardwalk before they hassle restaurants about signs? We were running… — Andy
No sandwich board signs? That's what needs cracking down on? The City won't stop until everyone has to use echolocation to find businesses - still… — SB Arkie
Maybe the short termers aren’t paying their city taxes while causing hell for neighbors. Short term renters are loud, create excess trash, and take up… — Anon M
Finally a solution to leaving REI and wanting to go eastbound. You had to go to the other side of State before. Can't wait for… — Jan
Bike racks at The Post were installed weeks ago on E Cabrillo near Ospi's patio. — Dave