News Roundup

September 25, 2025

An Update on the Bucket Brigade’s Montecito Sidewalks

Other recent news: The Santa Claus Lane makeover includes a single railroad crossing; a setback for Sable Offshore; 59-unit housing development could be in the works for Calle Real; UC Santa Barbara has leased 105,000 square feet on Los Carneros Drive. 8

September 18, 2025

Indoor Pickleball Chain Has Plans to Open in Goleta

Other recent news: Update on the bill to stymie the development behind the Mission; Dos Pueblos Ranch has a buyer; Jensen Guitar & Music to close; new hotel in an unwieldy location; downtown Ventura zone will remain off-limits to cars; California considering strict defensible space rules. 10

September 11, 2025

State Legislative Move Could Block the Development Behind the Mission

Other recent news: Downtown parking lots may shift to "pay-on-foot" model; possible redesign of the Earl Warren Showgrounds; 956-unit Noleta complex to start construction; new pedestrian signal on Las Positas Road; Santa Barbara offering rebates for lawn replacement. 10

September 4, 2025

Shortfall in Santa Barbara Sales Tax Revenue

Other recent news: Tunnel Road to Inspiration Point to close for more repairs; the Katy Perry/Carl Westcott real estate battle continues; weekly rally in support of the Constitution; the tree of the month. 1

August 28, 2025

A Record Number of Students at UCSB

Other recent news: Staircase marketing at the Santa Barbara Museum of Art; city might buy Cacique Street homeless center; Tecolote Bookshop celebrates its 100th anniversary; ship simulator at the Santa Barbara Maritime Museum; Metrolink service from Ventura County delayed; possible alien invasion. 13

August 21, 2025

Vandenberg Space Force Base on Track to Double SpaceX Launches

Other recent news: The relaxation of federal environmental reviews of the commercial space industry; SpaceX may never have to pay federal income taxes; repairs to Isla Vista beach stairs; update on Goleta road extension. 1

August 14, 2025

City Council Approves 90-Unit Apartment Complex on Milpas Street

Other recent news: Library plaza picnic tables nixed; Gifford Fire update (and why the smoke hasn't been a problem here); developer slams city council; 24/7 cannabis operation denied; single-seat ultralight aircraft demo in Carpinteria. 8

August 7, 2025

Paseo Nuevo Redevelopment May Include a Grocery Store and Gym

Other recent news: Santa Barbara's battle against unpermitted short-term rentals; Glass House Brands refutes claims made by the Department of Homeland Security; update on the Gifford Fire; Carpinteria launched a website detailing proposed housing projects; UC Santa Barbara's new chancellor. 12

July 31, 2025

Remembering Renowned Interior Designer John Saladino

Other recent news: The Museum of Natural History's new space exhibit; forcing adaptive reuse of commercial buildings to include affordable housing; Ennisbrook celebrity buyer identified; objections to the size of Anthem Chapel's proposed Goleta church; the state of call boxes; the tree of the month. 2

July 24, 2025

The Imminent Reinvention of Cliff Drive

Other recent news: Proposed Westside path involves removing 33 trees; city to add more traffic enforcement vehicles with license plate readers; Museum of Contemporary Art canceled this year's Día de los Muertos event; the possible end of capital gains taxes on home sales. 7