FIRST LOOK
A 99-room farm resort is being proposed for the Carpinteria bluffs: the plan for the 27.53-acre site calls for “roughly 7 acres of organic farm; a hotel with a 59-room lodge, 34 bungalows and six cabins; 16 residential units located in a single building; open space and trails; and a restaurant, event space and farmstand.” Check out the plans and renderings.
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FOOD STUFF
••• Marty’s Pizza will likely have to close this fall.
••• Another name change for Corazón Cocina’s spinoff on E. Victoria Street.
••• Update on Saint Bibiana, opening in the Little Kitchen space.
••• Low Pigeon will be incorporated into Lighthouse Coffee.
••• A monthly pop-up gay bar.
••• Savoy Cafe & Deli is once again open for dinner.
••• Oregano buds at Il Fustino.
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JUST LISTED
Noteworthy new listings: An Italian-inspired fever dream for $15 million; a new Hope Ranch hacienda that’s already in escrow; renovated midcentury on Eucalyptus Hill; ocean views on Ortega Ridge; alfresco paradise in Alta Mesa; and more.
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NEWS ROUNDUP
••• Buyer of $52 million Montecito mansion revealed.
••• Temporary bypass lane to be installed on four-stretch of Highway 101 between Santa Barbara and Ventura.
••• The Summer Solstice parade won’t be on State Street this year.
••• Neighbors object to “keyless” hotel coming to Garden Street.
••• Rincon Trail Project gets stalled by appeals.
••• Local dentist with a support dog for patients.
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BURNING QUESTIONS
“What’s going on at the Macy’s store in La Cumbre Plaza?” asks D. “The second floor is empty and there are toys on the ground floor.” Here’s the answer.
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WHERE IN SANTA BARBARA…?
Congratulations to Jillian for identifying where this was shot. We’ll play again Saturday morning.
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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.
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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