The News-Press Bankruptcy Won’t Include Its Landmark Building
Other recent news: UCSB is developing alternatives to Munger Hall; recap of Santa Barbara County's cannabis mess; Dirt.com is being shut down; Hidden Oaks Golf Course update; hospitality developers buy Buttonwood Farm & Winery; the latest ruling in the legal battle over Hot Springs Trailhead parking. 1
First Look Inside The Eddy, a Contemporary Corner Store
The first items you’ll see upon entering are Lay’s potato chips and Flamin’ Hot Cheetos, but they’re fun outliers. The focus is decidedly artisanal—a mix of things you need and things you want, brands you love and brands you’ve never heard of. 7
Third Window Has Started Making Milkshakes
More food news: Courthouse Tavern has closed; Sear Steakhouse to change name and concept; Terra opening soon at the Steward hotel; the Epicurean Santa Barbara dining club; Welcome Coffee Cart profile; Strange Beast karaoke; Thomas Keller's likely template for the Coral Casino. 9
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Santa Barbara’s annual budget for 2025, is approximately $577 million. With annual personnel costs (including elected officials) of $124+MILLION spent on salaries & benefits. $124+MILLION… — Heather S.
What are the changes for boat slip owners? I am in Marina #3. Paid $19K for a 28’ slip permit in 2016. Now they are… — James Adelman
Yep, that puts it on my permanent "No Fly" list. Oh, how I love parts of the world where everything-- food, tax, tip, service, is… — C. Andrew
Nailed it! And let's not forget that 5% cost of living charge they stuff into the bill. — Cee Oh
We looked at the property and it needs a lot of work. There was mold and water leaks, no beach access and all kinds of… — Steve
Max, You are correct. Santa Barbara is on track to become a trifecta of second homes (via new build apartments). AirBnBs and Section 8 housing. — Cate
Slip owners do pay property tax, there is a possessory interest tax of 1% of the assessed value of the slip that is based on… — Rich
True! To describe where it is, out in Goleta...then explain the whole 7 mile long strip...or not. — Don
Boat owners don’t own the slips, they have permits to use the slips which are public land. They pay permit fees, not property tax This… — LD
I would like to see all the taxes they collect and what they pay out and to who, its basic mathematics every person should know… — David ochoa