BURNING QUESTIONS
“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. Here’s the answer.
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JUST LISTED
Noteworthy new listings: Golden Quadrangle spec reno back for $3.5 million more than it cost eight months ago; likely spec renos near Montecito Union School and on Pepper Hill; a sprawler off Eucalyptus Hill Road; Mediterranean in need of updating on the back of the Riviera; four acres and a dog on Pill Hill; sweet little San Roque cottage; and more.
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ODDS & ENDS
••• New shops in Montecito, Santa Claus Lane, and Goleta.
••• Santa Barbara Airport announced two new routes.
••• Polo tickets are on sale.
••• Yet another Santa Barbara hotel changed hands.
••• County seeks poll workers for June primary election.
••• What’s up now at Sullivan Goss and Thomas Reynolds Gallery.
••• Any interest in buying a corn maze?
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NEWS ROUNDUP
••• Attempted remedy for the Andrée Clark Bird Refuge’s smell.
••• Santa Barbara Bowl allowed to run seven extra shows this season.
••• Grocery strike averted.
••• Security screening coming to Santa Barbara County administration buildings.
••• A report on the Carpinteria farm resort hearing.
••• Vandenberg Space Force Base is a STARCOM finalist.
••• Sarah McLachlan to play the Arlington.
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WHERE IN SANTA BARBARA…?
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Recent Comments
City staff has said otherwise if you've ever attended any meetings on the subject. Grand Jury agreed https://www.independent.com/2025/07/01/santa-barbara-grand-jury-calls-for-stronger-enforcement-of-street-vendors/ Members of the jury visited food trucks… — Jefferson A.
👏👏👏👏 — NJH
The street kitchen on Upper State is delicious — the line to get food says it all. Also pretty sure they have a permit. — Ederson
Let’s all remember that street vendors DO have health code rules and regulations they follow. Even permits! Maybe next time ask the vendor instead of… — Meghan
Christine! Can you tell us the specific health code rules about raw meat? — Meghan
Let’s all remember that street vendors DO have health code rules and regulations to follow. As well as permits! Have you ever checked with a… — Meghan
You should talk to an actual restaurateur. Labor is by far their highest expenses, followed by cost of goods sold, with a rent a distant… — Jefferson A.
Truth! Rules for thee but not for me doesn’t work well when refrigeration of raw meat is involved! — Christine!
because they are policing more important things. everything should be enforced, thats not what im saying. im saying they are busy. — Seth
Feels like we’re aiming all our attention at vendors instead of the root problem: high rent and a permitting environment that makes affordable food nearly… — CH