The Santa Barbara Museum of Art Canceled an Exhibit Because It Wasn’t Diverse Enough
Other recent news: Voting underway for a downtown Community Benefit Improvement District; recapping the meeting about the Carpinteria Bluffs hotel project; the Coral Casino reopened; water damage has temporarily shuttered the Granada Theatre; the X Games are returning to Ventura; Modoc Road multi-use trail update; the Santa Barbara Neighborhood Clinic’s new Westside clinic was allowed to be a bit taller. 29
What’s Next for Franceschi House?
Plus: The Romero Canyon trail has partially reopened; Lyle Lovett at the Lobero Theatre; Natalie Merchant at the Santa Barbara Bowl; Transition House bought an eight-unit apartment building; the Biltmore is seeking approval for a large slate of improvements; the work-in-progress State Street undercrossing; proposed changes at the Montecito Club and La Cumbre Country Club. 6
Via Vai’s Lease Will Not Be Renewed
More food news: Yetz's Bagels might just be legit; weekend brunch at Handlebar Coffee Roasters; Wexler's Deli will likely push back its debut a bit; more details about the new incarnation of Little Alex's; Cookie Plug opening date; the new general manager at Lucky's; Bell's is trying something new next month; afternoon tea at Casa del Herrero. 15

























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You don't think plenty of animals are killed in the farming of fruits and veggies? Or are they just not cute enough for you to… — Jefferson A.
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Jenna, you sound very angry and your use of language far too harsh. Are you one of those folks that throw paint or worse at… — Mark
Don't screw with the interior just open and use the $500k to $1 million saved to keep prices lower. We have enough $300 a couple… — Jojo milo
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"Corazon Montecito" would be my bet as well. When I first heard Corazon was opening in Montecito, I assumed it would be the same fabulous… — JC
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