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March 17, 2026

  • News Roundup

A Step Forward for Carpinteria’s Surfliner Inn

Other recent news: Remains found of debris-flow victim Jack Cantin; Santa Barbara has banned natural gas in most new construction projects; debate over solar panels atop a downtown garage; the redistricting process for the county's Board of Supervisors; interview with District 4 candidate Barrett Reed; La Cumbre Mutual Water Company seeks deal with Santa Barbara's desalination plant.

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Newsletter: July 25

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July 24, 2021

  • Guessing Game

Where in Santa Barbara…?

Know where this was shot? Prove it in the comments. 6

July 23, 2021

  • Just Listed

You’re Going to Need a Closetful of Caftans

Noteworthy new listings also include East Coast style on Eucalyptus Hill; oceanfront fixer/teardown on Summerland's Finney Street; a mystery on Miramar Beach; family-friendly in suburban Montecito; Riven Rock Road contemporary; another Hope Ranch fixer; and many more. 2

July 22, 2021

  • Food Stuff

Shake-Up of Funk Zone Tasting Rooms

More food news: Montecito Wine Bistro has closed for a revamp; enthusiastic recommendation for Ruff House Barbecue's pop-ups; Priedite Barbecue is going to take preorders on certain weekends; Courthouse Tavern to soft-open soon; Riviera Bar appears to be getting closer.

  • News Roundup

Paso Robles Light Show Is Morphing Into an “Outdoor Museum”

Other recent news: Santa Barbara's transportation guru claims his religious activities have been held against him; researchers are looking into why California bluffs collapse; electric-vehicle charging lot proposed for Chapala and Cabrillo; members appointed to the State Street commission; East Beach Inn wants a variance; mountain lion spotted in Samarkand.

July 21, 2021

  • Odds & Ends

A Settlement in the Matter of the Derelict Summerland House

Plus: You can finally see the results of the Santa Barbara Museum of Art's six-year renovation; in June, Santa Barbara hotel rooms were 20% more expensive than in 2019; an update on the revamping of Dwight Murphy Field; Paul Thorn and Will Breman at the Lobero; in search of black-and-white photography. 4

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Newsletter: July 21

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July 20, 2021

  • Odds & Ends

Attractive Revamp of a Downtown Commercial Space

Plus: The parking situation on Riven Rock Road; Ridge Trail improvements; the county is seeking poll workers for the gubernatorial recall election; "dwelling units for artists in residence" proposed for Clay Studio; new fire restrictions in Los Padres National Forest; Midland School expansion; a visit to Star Rug Cleaners.

July 19, 2021

  • Breaking News

Santa Barbara County Says Everyone Should Wear a Mask Indoors

It's a recommendation, not a mandate, but businesses are likely to take heed and insist customers be masked. 5

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Recent Comments

I love it! The building reminds me of The Shed in Healdsburg that unfortunately closed after the wildfires about 8 years ago. They had a… — Dave

I think the design needs to be rethought. It really doesn't fit in with what is on CVR. You have Jeff Shelton's whimsical architecture, Montecito… — Carrie

"Attractive new mixed use building" ? Ack. Usually your taste is spot on. This building is a cheap looking sloppy piece of Yuck. An insult… — JRMarks

While I'm glad this corner is finally getting its due and I like the design in theory, it will stick out like a sore thumb… — Jilt

Agreed Andy. It's a treasure of liquid assets! I'm not feeling this style of architecture for Coast Village Road. A glass tower? Who will plow… — eliza

I will miss the Bottle Shop, but I’m not sure I will miss their pricing. What I will deeply, deeply miss though is the sense… — Andy

Elizabeth's still mad at losing her life's savings to the Beanie Baby bubble back in 1999. Cant really blame her. Who would have thought a… — Sam Tababa

Im fine with it as with Douglas family preserve, Alice Keck Park Park and other generous donations in exchange for recognition. — Don

100% agree! — Temmo

No way should the the city have allowed the sports area have any branded name on the property, especially ‘Ty Warner Sports Complex’. Yikes! — ElizabethW

Restaurant News

  • A New Restaurant Space in Carpinteria
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  • Bluewater Grill Is Said to Be Closing Next Month

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Burning Questions

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