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March 25, 2026

  • News Roundup

The County Has Extended Its Health Order Requiring Masks Indoors

Other recent news: Randy Rowse and the three city council incumbents were declared election winners; an interview with Rowse; why Santa Barbara needs a runoff or ranked-choice voting; Charlie Munger defends his depressing UCSB dorm design; county Planning Commission formally rejected ExxonMobil's trucking proposal; the former Nordstrom building has new owners wary of big-box retail.

  • Odds & Ends

A Local Jewelry Brand’s New Shop Downtown

Plus: A visit to Aloes in Wonderland; author Susan Orlean at Chaucer's Books; screenings of "Santa Barbara Weed Country" documentary; a presentation by architect Marc Appleton at the University Club; the answer to last week's "Where in Santa Barbara...?" stumper; care to recommend a movie theater? 1

November 3, 2021

  • Food Stuff

Low Pigeon’s Second Café Opens Today

More food news: A local barbecue company is opening a restaurant downtown; Bar Le Côte is closed while it recovers from a fire; the Cabrillo Pavilion restaurant appears to be debuting soon; High Seas Mead has plans for a taproom, cider, wine, and more; a profile of Centennial Beer Hall; Pepe’s Mexican Restaurant in Goleta is shooting to reopen in January; the price that the Hotel Californian recently fetched; brewery confirmed for the Funk Zone; confirmation of IHOP's new Goleta location. 4

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Newsletter: November 3

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November 2, 2021

  • News Roundup

Low Voter Turnout Expected in Today’s City Election

Other recent news: Drama at the election's finish line; monarch butterflies are slowly returning to Goleta, but in low numbers; Morro Bay's power plant stacks are to be demolished; an increase in women board members at the region's publicly traded companies.

  • Hot Property

Sweet Hope Ranch Oceanfront Goes for $2 Million Over Ask

Last week's sales also included a 50-acre lot on the far side of Toro Canyon; a contemporary Riviera for $7.25 million; an adorable 1929 Hedgerow house; a successful flip on Bella Vista; an "Aspen-inspired retreat" in San Roque; and more.

November 1, 2021

  • Odds & Ends

A New Paper and Crafting Store on Upper State

Plus: Mujeres Makers Market's Dia de Los Muertos celebration this weekend; adult-only nights at MOXI; women's fashion brand Dôen is opening in Montecito; LAX now has reserved parking; what looks like a Riviera footpath on Google Maps. 2

October 31, 2021

  • Food Stuff

The Miramar Resort Is Adding More Shops and Another Restaurant

More food news: Secret Bao is on a break; the new restaurant at the Ice in Paradise rink; the Goleta outpost of Tap Thai has opened; Better Burrito update; Pacific Health Foods in Carpinteria has remodeled; Bettina's clam pie; what to do with used corks. 4

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Newsletter: October 31

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October 30, 2021

  • Fun with Architecture

UCSB’s Horrific Dorm Has Become a National Story

Just in time for Halloween, UCSB's monstrous Munger Hall has gone viral, so you're going to need an opinion about the project. Then again, does anyone—except the school administration and benefactor Charlie Munger—think the nearly windowless dorm is a good idea?

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