June 30, 2026
Other recent news: Dylan Star boutique is moving to the Funk Zone; surge in county cannabis revenue; profile of musician Zach Gill; Goleta allows businesses to put up shade tents; oil drilling in Los Padres National Forest; the News-Press endorsed Trump again.
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September 2, 2020
Plus: Jeff Shelton's marvelous tiles; local artist Kara Suhey's new print shop; "historical happy hour" about the Gaviota Coast in 1919; new home for Goleta clothing reseller Lazy Eye Shop; Porch's Summerland store is opening.
It feels like a cross between Trader Joe's and Lazy Acres, with the folksiness of the former and the healthfulness of the latter. 1
Nine noteworthy properties new to market, including a distinctive house on Ortega Ridge, oceanfront properties on Miramar Beach and Padaro Lane, and an Upper East house with a barn. 3
September 1, 2020
Other recent news: A long look at the Paseo Nuevo deal; Roger the Scanner Guy is retiring from Edhat; Montecito man sentenced to three years in prison for fraud; state bill to allow subdivision of residential lots stalled; another school-board candidate Q&A.
It's a land of lemonade stands, lawn bowls, good vibes, and bingo nights. 1
August 31, 2020
More food news: Funk Zone tasting room for rent; recommendations for fancy cheese and bento boxes; Labor Day weekend barbecue in Los Alamos; Bibi Ji has begun selling wine online.
Plus: New book of Studio William Hefner's work; the city's grammatically incorrect electronic signs; state-operated Covid-19 testing site moved to Goleta; curve warnings installed along Route 192 this week; patches to help the fight to save Pine Mountain.
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They’re about to really harm one of the best pathways to home ownership for first time buyers - renting an extra room, back house, garage… — LD
I hear you yet also The Win-Dow smashburger and brussel sprouts combo has to be one of the best value and tasting combos in town… — Rich
Have never had then anywhere else but the og of smashburgers, Third Window Brewery. Always get the avocado jalapeño smash and it’s excellent. I like… — AFC
I whole heartedly agree with you Jen, and Noah, enough with Smash burgers on every menu in town, along with those sweet brioche buns. — James
Better a bootlicker than a serial screaming sociopath. Why is it you can’t allow another POV- you live amongst a crowd, not in single vial… — Christine!
No one is surprised when a loud, proud and well documented Bootlicker, declares that they like to lick boots. — Sam Tababa
Just Google "Flock sharing data" and click the news tab. You'll find stories like, "Federal and out-of-state agencies “improperly” searched San Francisco license-plate data gathered… — Michael
THANK YOU for saying this. Smash burgers are fine but incredibly one note. And so so overdone. They are the brussel sprouts of 2026. Make… — Jen
We have a system of fire watch cameras that don’t invade our privacy. https://alertcalifornia.org/ Cameras pointed at roadways are not effective for fire monitoring. — JL
Here is a great breakdown of the cameras intent and the company behind it. You be the judge on how invasive it is. https://www.reddit.com/r/unsound/s/14daAzVuhO — Dave
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They’re about to really harm one of the best pathways to home ownership for first time buyers - renting an extra room, back house, garage… — LD
I hear you yet also The Win-Dow smashburger and brussel sprouts combo has to be one of the best value and tasting combos in town… — Rich
Have never had then anywhere else but the og of smashburgers, Third Window Brewery. Always get the avocado jalapeño smash and it’s excellent. I like… — AFC
I whole heartedly agree with you Jen, and Noah, enough with Smash burgers on every menu in town, along with those sweet brioche buns. — James
Better a bootlicker than a serial screaming sociopath. Why is it you can’t allow another POV- you live amongst a crowd, not in single vial… — Christine!
No one is surprised when a loud, proud and well documented Bootlicker, declares that they like to lick boots. — Sam Tababa
Just Google "Flock sharing data" and click the news tab. You'll find stories like, "Federal and out-of-state agencies “improperly” searched San Francisco license-plate data gathered… — Michael
THANK YOU for saying this. Smash burgers are fine but incredibly one note. And so so overdone. They are the brussel sprouts of 2026. Make… — Jen
We have a system of fire watch cameras that don’t invade our privacy. https://alertcalifornia.org/ Cameras pointed at roadways are not effective for fire monitoring. — JL
Here is a great breakdown of the cameras intent and the company behind it. You be the judge on how invasive it is. https://www.reddit.com/r/unsound/s/14daAzVuhO — Dave