FIRST LOOK
The proposed makeover of De La Guerra Plaza has much to like—the removal of car traffic and parking, the airiness, the dining area—but there are also some reasons for concern. Take a look at the plans.
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ODDS & ENDS
••• A Little Free Library, but with art.
••• Price cut for a pretty Upper East house (above).
••• Improvements in the works for El Capitan Beach.
••• Pura Luna Apothecary’s new shop is open.
••• A delightful visit to Idyll Mercantile.
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NEWS ROUNDUP
••• Santa Barbara International Film Festival to screen drive-in movies.
••• Progress for Cottage Health’s plan to replace four small buildings with a large one (above).
••• Interview with Santa Barbara Unified School District board president Kate Ford.
••• Illustrator Daniel Sulzberg.
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WHERE IN SANTA BARBARA…?
Congratulations to Jillian for correctly identifying where this photo was taken. We’ll play again soon….
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At least it was readable which it no longer is — Kas_sb
I just spent some time over at SB Current. We only moved here four years ago so I'm not familiar with Jim Buckley, but I… — Doug B
Dear Erik, I enjoy your photos from your walking tours, and I'm sorry you weren't able to experience a tasting at Goleta Red! I hope… — Meredith Brace
Bravo to the return of Jim Buckley. He boldly challenges government leaders to get to the root of problems that never go away. — Cate
He also cut down all of the trees at Sandpiper Golf Course. Seems like Ty has an issue with trees. It’s very sad to see… — Janeen
at least Jim Buckley knows Goleta butters SB's toast...... — Christine!
You tell ‘em, Dan. — Margo kenney
I'm happy to see Jim Buckley show up. He gave me a life changing break as publisher of MJ, but's that another story. I liked… — Dan O. Seibert
You can read Andy Caldwell and not have to listen to his voice. — Mary
Aware of the sale and future participation aspect, just this proposal does seem out of sync with the continued operation of the grocery so far — John Jorgensen