Burning Questions

June 26, 2022

What Are Those Little Houses on Santa Barbara Street?

"Small house-like buildings have shown up on Santa Barbara Street between Figueroa and Carrillo. What are they?" —F. 2

April 13, 2022

Can Anything Be Done About Pacaso Owners Who Like to Party?

"We found out the hard way that a house near us is part of the vacation-ownership site Pacaso. We're wondering if this business model is legal in our area, because our new one-eighth-share neighbors are partying it up when they're in town." —M. 15

April 8, 2022

Which Highway 101 Exits Are Getting Renamed?

"I was driving north on the 101 when I noticed that the 'Summerland' exit is now called 'N Padaro Lane.' Why? And are more signage changes in store?" —W. 2

March 30, 2022

Why Is So Much of the Macy’s Store Empty?

"What's going on at the Macy's store in La Cumbre Plaza? The second floor is empty and there are toys on the ground floor." —D. 1

March 9, 2022

Will Delta Air Lines Ever Reinstate Service to Santa Barbara Airport?

"I was just wondering if there have been any updates to the announcement back in 2020 of Delta suspending service to SBA. I'd love to know if/when the airline is returning." —S.

March 1, 2022

Is the Music Academy of the West Adding Pedestrian Gates?

"I was walking my dog when I saw a couple of guys working at the Music Academy of the West. They said they were measuring in preparation for the installation of pedestrian gates. Does that mean the public will no longer be allowed on the campus?" —J.

February 21, 2022

Is the County Really Taking Private Property for Trailhead Parking?

"Have you heard anything about 61 parking spaces being added along E. Mountain Drive near the Hot Springs trailhead? The county told a new resident that it's using eminent domain and cutting into people's properties." —J. 5

February 7, 2022

Why Does the Coast Village Road Median Look So Bad?

"Why isn’t it landscaped as beautifully as the rest of our city is?" —B.

January 9, 2022

Is Santa Barbara Going to Introduce Residential Compost Bins?

"Lots of Southern California cities are starting to provide compost trash cans to help cut back on CO2 emissions caused by food waste disposed in landfills and comply with California's SB1383 law. Couldn’t find anything online about it happening here." —C. 1

December 20, 2021

When Will Santa Barbara Junior High’s Flagpole Be Replaced?

Last January, the school's wooden flagpole had to be removed after someone tried to cut it down with a saw. The pole was believed to have been there since the 1930s.