April 16, 2026
The Plan for the Yellow Cottage in the Funk Zone
Plus: More on the pedestrian easements at the Rosewood Miramar Beach; crafting and mahjong shop coming to Summerland; Santa Barbara Airport wants to add more parking; The Well Gardens opens this Saturday; James Taylor tribute concert; new end date for the Via Real construction; a state law about parking that's worth remembering. 6
Coyote’s Market Has the Good Stuff
“We really care about food," says Caroline Hernandez, who has just opened Coyote's Market in Carpinteria with her husband, Peter. "Everything here has our stamp of approval.” The main focus is on local, sustainably raised meat and seafood, along with delicious accompaniments. 12
Santa Barbara Is Closer to Limiting Rent Increases
Other recent news: ICE arrests at county jails; Calle Cesar Chavez headed toward renaming; the Karpeles Manuscript Library Museum has closed; Montecito water and sewage districts might merge; fundraising drive for Elings Park softball complex; the Pea Soup Andersen’s building conundrum. 3


















