A New Chapter for the Sacred Space in Summerland
Plus: No nonstop flights between Santa Barbara and Chicago this summer; update on the Santa Ynez Valley zipline park; Goop rumored to be expanding in Montecito; office building/chapel on Chapala sells; story poles are up for the 250-room hotel in the Funk Zone; Robert Cray Band to play the Lobero; answer to last week's "Where in Santa Barbara...?" 2
Taqueria La Unica Has Finally Opened
More food news: Dang Burger is taking up permanent residence in Carpinteria; the Three Pickles shop on Chapala Street is open; Taste of Santa Barbara is in May; Rincon Brewery's Funk Zone outpost has reopened with a full kitchen; Brass Bear Uptown has started serving weekend brunch; an update on Na Na Thai in Buellton; more thoughts on Satellite's forthcoming satellite location; The Daisy has expanded dinner service; self-checkout at Bristol Farms; the recipe for Bettina's passion fruit pavlova. 3
Drybar Is Opening in Montecito
Plus: Weddings could be returning to the Music Academy; city survey about a new Highway 101 pedestrian bridge; Palma Colectiva's opening party; the Patti Smith Trio to play the Lobero Theatre; three more Santa Barbara Bowl shows; Butterfly Beach water contact closure lifted. 6

























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I'm an El Rancho Hacienda neighbor. The kitchen is small, but the stove and fridge are normal sizes — Zeb Norris
Has the City decided what to do with the former site of the Police Department? "The big decision will be whether to try and work… — Ted Applebaum
I've long loved walking past the Padaro property. But wait just a minute. It's a 5,567 sq ft. home. Apparently a home built for entertaining… — eliza
That was a joke because the kitchen is tiny. — Erik Torkells
What is a half kitchen? A hot plate and a mini fridge? — Heidi
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When I get off the 101 and turn left on Carrillo I often see people siting on the left side, holding signs. .. I admit… — Dan O.
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