Why Were Cameras Installed at the Montecito Hot Springs?
Plus: The latest plans for the De La Guerra Plaza revamp; Little Rainbow Foot Spa closed for remodeling; a new explanation from MarBorg for its non-curbside rate hike; Union Bank is becoming U.S. Bank; East Beach water-contact closure lifted; free firewood from the State Street Axe Club; potential public use of Santa Barbara High School's track and football field. 12
Developers Officially Submit Plans for Resort on the Carpinteria Bluffs
Other recent news: Locals flock to mountains to look at snow; big trees down in Shoreline Park and on E. Anapamu Street; elderly woman abducted outside Smart & Final; owners of four corner stores share their stories; the tree of the month is the black acacia. 5

























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the users, (abusers) of State Street are often marauders. Those descending often go at excessive speed. Pre closure, there were traffic signals that did help.… — John Jorgensen
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