The City Wants to Punish Chick-fil-A for Customers’ Bad Behavior
Other recent news: Ritz-Carlton Bacara massage therapist accused of sexual assault; Miss Daisy's Consignment store has plans for jazz concerts and fashion shows at its store in the former Sears building; a Broadway producer bought in Montecito; cannabis farm proposed next to Pence Vineyards backs down. 6
From Penthouse to Pavement in Mexico City
Even though I spent many years as a travel magazine editor, I had little sense of what to expect from CDMX. And what I did expect was wrong: the city is calmer, cleaner, greener, safer, and altogether easier than I thought possible for a metropolitan area of 21 million people. 7
The Sportsman Lights Up on State Street
More food news: Word on the street about the plan for the Mackenzie Market building; likely new owner for two Stearns Wharf restaurants; a "dessert adventure" at Alessia Patisserie & Cafe; Ray's Liquor on the Westside is closing after 34 years; the 7-Eleven on Milpas is reportedly in flux; things are looking grim at Juice N Things in Carpinteria; activity at a State Street restaurant space. 6
Poor De La Guerra Plaza Can’t Catch a Break
Other recent news: The city council rejected most of the proposed changes to State Street Promenade; the Rincon Multi-Use Trail moves forward over gliders' objections; the buyer of Montecito's Casa Leo Linda revealed; changes to the way the Santa Barbara Unified School District is elected; state assembly candidate drops out of race; Miramar developer Rick Caruso is thinking about running for mayor of L.A. 2
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Amen! After what they did to the prior tenants, not to mention the gym and Stella Mares — Jen
From everything I’ve read, the State of California did not grant a penny toward this street art project. The $100k grant is from the Bloomberg… — Pat
With Runyon selling The Post, do we know if they are going to continue to develop “Platform” on the SE corner at Garden and E… — Curtis
We stand with Delores Huerta (co-founder of United Farmworkers). As a Pasadena teenager active during the early days of the Grape Boycott, I wanted to… — Susan Gordon
Good riddance Runyan Group! We will not miss you. Hoping the new owner keeps the Montecito/SB vibe despite maybe bringing in bigger-name businesses. Start with… — Jenna
One note, the Montecito Assoc. has those hours/days correct -except- that it is for Noise Generating construction. So if workers are painting, cleaning up, or… — N
I didn’t notice any snarky comments Carol, just some observations. I don’t think any house is perfect and I don’t believe Erik is a real… — ElizabethW
He is being helpful to buyers! — Maria
It is not necessary nor helpful to the seller to make snarky comments. Stick to being helpful in getting a house sold. After all, isn’t… — Carol
The Routine, a Pilates studio currently in Ventura, is opening at the Victor the Florist space. Instagram page: @theroutine.vta — Sarah M