The Black Keys Are Playing the Santa Barbara Bowl
Plus: The pair of blue vases atop the Presidio Plaza Building; Alaska Airlines says San Diego service is unlikely; the local aversion to double left-turn lanes; "The Search for the American West" at Sullivan Goss; Overheard in Santa Barbara; an amusing bit of off-color humor. 6
Is More Change Coming to Montecito’s Upper Village?
More food news: Downtown Mexican restaurant soft-opens tomorrow; Augie's has updated its menu and lowered its prices; Drift hotel café and bar should debut soon; the Goleta Beach restaurant was damaged in last week's storm; Bedda Mia is on an extended break. 15
Extraordinary Rainfall Wreaks Havoc on Santa Barbara
Other recent news: Bicycle Bob's is closing after nearly 40 years; the Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara is coming back to life; oil spotted off Summerland; Santa Barbara County is using cloud seeding to produce rain; a former mayoral candidate's rug trouble; Cuyama Valley airstrip is open again; how to volunteer for beach clean-up. 10
Two Prominent Properties in Summerland Have Changed Hands
Plus: Four Highway 101 ramps are slated to reopen in coming weeks; new owner for downtown art gallery; Coast Village Road fitness studio has opened; vintage pop-up at the Magic Castle Cabaret; Santa Barbara Island is closed to due to storm damage. 5

























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right behind the beach house, next to the Segway rental place? — Dylan Schuyler
I pulled up to Funk Zone South Coast Deli at 11am and was surprised to find a few parking spots in the lot. Since I… — Dan O. Seibert
You need to talk to more locals. I have some little squabbles with the plan but mostly love it. — Kenny
The original farmers market on Coast Village Road is pretty limited, so I see Monte’s as being value additive. I’m more likely to shop at… — J
Try Gracie's Rockfish tacos! — Chris
What happened to The Well?? — Paul
LOVE Gracie’s! — Tracy
I'm conflicted about Monte's having a farmer's market on the same day as the original farmers market. — eliza
This plan is classic Santa Barbara. Trying to please everyone everywhere at all times. TPEET if you will. It's cool that everyone and every voice… — John
Spot on. — Jefferson A.