April 11, 2026
More food news: An update from the Blue Owl's new owner, including expanded vegan offerings; Cutler's Artisan Spirits is opening in the old Telegraph Brewing space; why local restaurants are finding it hard to hire staffers; another intriguing coffee option in the Santa Ynez Valley; Casa de Comer, Goleta-based makers of Smokin’ Good Salsa.
May 3, 2021
Plus: The Tienda Ho store on State Street is closing; Santa Ynez General and Space Home & Garden are expanding; final list of new cannabis-store locations; help clean up the harbor floor. 1
May 2, 2021
Other recent news: The Santa Barbara Fair & Expo is back on; cormorant nests disturbed by property owner having trees cut down; Mujeres Makers Market is today; local census data is delayed till the fall; a new hair salon has opened on E. Canon Perdido.
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May 1, 2021
The week's other noteworthy sales included a highly Instagrammable Hedgerow compound; a stack of boxes on Buena Vista Drive; a Frenchie on Birnam Wood's third fairway; 76 acres of land near Gaviota; a sweet 1910 Craftsman on the Lower Riviera; and a bunch in the twos that went over ask.
April 30, 2021
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April 29, 2021
More food news: Bell's spinoff Bar Le Côte looks like it's opening imminently; space with food trucks coming to Milpas Street; South Coast Deli's Isla Vista outpost closed; Secret Bao T-shirts for a good cause. 1
Mayee Plaza is a new apartment building with the best of both worlds: it's on quiet E. De La Guerra Street in a charming neighborhood, while being just two blocks away from all the action.
April 28, 2021
Plus: An update on the former Mackenzie Market building in San Roque; where the cormorants from Summerland have evidently relocated; unfolded trail maps, suitable for framing; prints of Jeff Shelton's hand-drawn architectural elevations; Santa Barbara Hives is opening a store in Carpinteria.
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The locked green pole thing is a municipal water testing station. — Emma M
Interesting how all these kitchens look dated, even the ones that seem to have been done recently (though once the rage, the all black cabinet… — Jilt
JRMarks, I couldn't agree with you more! That building is a hot mess. — the Bourbaki
I walked the Miramar the other day and the shower and restrooms are still there, next to Caruso's. — Erik Torkells
So- something tells me that you have never been to Santa Ynez nor visited the Maverick? The cowboys weren't put off by the dancing- they… — Christine!
Talking is inexcusable at any show. But fyi, people stand and dance at Sturgill concerts. It’s a country rock concert, not a symphony. I’ve seen… — LD
Brass Bird is delicious! What a great addition to the San Roque area. If you like a good sticky bun, they have one of the… — Erik
Incredibly hyped for Sturgill Simpson 👏 — Bryce
The previous concert w/ Sturgill Simpson at @sbbowl was my worst concert experience in 40 yrs at the venue- the crowd was chatty, inebriated and… — Christine!
The SB Courthouse! — Dave