October 13, 2026
Other recent news: Last night's loud SpaceX launch; Santa Barbara likely to increase desalination funding; the tree of the month; the Ojai Playhouse finally reopened; gallery show and party coming to the Funk Zone. 11
December 4, 2024
More food news: Clark's expects to debut this month; further details about the plans for the former Via Vai space; The Palms revamp will include a market/café; Motley Crew Marketplace has opened in Buellton; Five Points Shopping Center to get an ice cream shop; Goodland Waffles & Melts profile; Queen Cup Coffee now has an outpost in Los Alamos.
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December 3, 2024
The best gifts come from the heart—and from local independent shops. So get out there and go shopping!
December 2, 2024
Last week's sales also include the appealing spec reno near Hale Park; 1965 Riviera four-bedroom; mostly renovated 1978 house behind Eucalyptus Hill; upstairs entrance in Mission Canyon; and more.
December 1, 2024
Plus: Homespun makers' market is back; the return of the Louise Lowry Davis Center; Venture Apparel Co. didn't make it; candle-pouring bar and shop to debut in the Funk Zone; handsome new guidebook. 1
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November 30, 2024
Join us at Godmothers in December for lively conversation, a hands-on workshop, and storytime for the little ones. And remember, books always make great gifts!
November 29, 2024
Shopping online is boring! Shopping in person is fun! Go find great things for the people you care about at our many terrific independent stores. 1
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So happy LOSSAN moved the Padaro track project. The loss of that many trees would have been heavy on the heart. — Dominique Lujan
You might like to look at the article in the New York Times to see about how Patrick Nesbitt has made his money. It’s in… — Enna
Same experience for us. Unfortunately. The waitstaff/servers are lovely and hopeful. But in reality nothing much has changed. — Sarah
The Biltmore...forever under change (like State Street)...Warner either has terrible design consultants or none at all. I suppose with his F you money he just… — Cee Oh
Couldn't agree more about the Knock. Went there just to see what it was like and was greeted with mediocre food, slow service, and pricey… — SusanA
Love love Monte's! — JJ
The Valley Project in the SB Funk Zone. Delicious wines, always helpful staff, and fun graphics letting us know where those amazing grapes come from. — David Ashfield
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So happy LOSSAN moved the Padaro track project. The loss of that many trees would have been heavy on the heart. — Dominique Lujan
You might like to look at the article in the New York Times to see about how Patrick Nesbitt has made his money. It’s in… — Enna
Same experience for us. Unfortunately. The waitstaff/servers are lovely and hopeful. But in reality nothing much has changed. — Sarah
The Biltmore...forever under change (like State Street)...Warner either has terrible design consultants or none at all. I suppose with his F you money he just… — Cee Oh
Couldn't agree more about the Knock. Went there just to see what it was like and was greeted with mediocre food, slow service, and pricey… — SusanA
Love love Monte's! — JJ
The Valley Project in the SB Funk Zone. Delicious wines, always helpful staff, and fun graphics letting us know where those amazing grapes come from. — David Ashfield