What’s Up With the “No E-Bike” Signs on Local Trails?
"A friend saw these signs today, and they make no sense to us," wrote PJ. "Mountain bikers only use pedal assist while going uphill—going downhill, without pedal assist, they're going at the same speed as a friction bike. (Even with pedal assist, you can't go fast uphill as it’s too steep in Santa Barbara.) Wondering if you know anything...." 5
Improvements Proposed for the Andrée Clark Bird Refuge
Other recent news: Wider vaccine eligibility, but supplies remain limited; Santa Barbara County's Covid-19 spread is highest in the state; city council moves forward on banning natural gas in new construction; an educated guess about which cities Southwest Airlines might serve; Goleta is testing new streetlights; the argument for keeping Ortega Park's murals; Paso Robles is subsidizing gift cards to help local businesses. 1
Innovative Food Concept to Open on State Street
More food news: Jeanine's outpost in La Arcada has closed; La Paloma is now serving lunch; chicken-wing chain opening at La Cumbre; Panera Bread closed; Bell's confirmed its expansion into the vacant lot next door; Mosby Vineyard and Winery is for sale. 1

























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Bellosguardo Foundation is a disgrace and a scam — Roger
Wait, do many museums charge $100 for admission and sell artworks? I've been to some of the most renowned museums in the world, but never… — Ken
I’m so glad they are considering and hopefully 🤞 moving the track expansion away from Padaro Lane. Loosing those trees would be devastating. — Dominique Lujan
I don't like the fee; I wish the restaurant would just make the prices higher—if the clientele anywhere can handle it, it's there. But whatever,… — Erik Torkells
Agreed. How an establishment that charges $50 entrees and $8 for bread has to tack on 5 percent for their staff? Siteline seems to have… — Dan
And I would guess that Bellosgurado pays more in taxes than those two because its property is much more valuable. — Judy's Older Brother
SB Carriage Museum doesn't pay property tax and claims the welfare-exemption. SB Historical Museum is different, the building is owned by the County so is… — Rich