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December 4, 2022

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Proposed 66-Room Hotel Entails Demolishing the Press Room

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

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Local Developers Aim High at La Cumbre Plaza

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. 11

November 12, 2020

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First Look at the Design for the New Police Station

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

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A Boutique Hotel Is Proposed for Downtown Carpinteria

The Surfliner Inn's developers are locals who insist that they want to respect the town's history, character, and charm.

May 26, 2020

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State Street Will Be Closed to Cars All Summer

It's the best thing to happen to downtown Santa Barbara in recent memory.

May 17, 2020

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The Likely New Home of the Saturday Farmers’ Market

According to the head of Santa Barbara Public Works, the new location is the preferred choice of market organizers. 1

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