May 10, 2026
Other local news: North County Covid-19 cases outpacing South County; Bucket Brigade mask contest; city threatens to close beaches this weekend; two set designers' neat midcentury home; online Santa Barbara music festival; Planning Commission questions large new cannabis operation.
April 9, 2020
Plus: Bella Vista Drive is closed at Romero Canyon because of debris flow; oceanfront rental on the Mesa; 101 widening delayed by rain; sprucing up your succulents; it might be time to order a custom hat.
From Hook & Press Donuts and Bree'osh. More food news: La Super-Rica is open; changes at the Wine Cask and Intermezzo; everything is 15% off at Twenty-Four Blackbirds; online sale at the Public Market's Wine + Beer shop.
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April 8, 2020
Other noteworthy new listings: A lock-and-leave Ennisbrook Casita; 1926 house on a corner lot in the Upper East; and a San Roque hacienda that has only changed hands once in 85 years.
Other local news: 218 confirmed cases in Santa Barbara County; turnaround time for testing has improved; dire drop in city revenue; schools staying closed through the academic year; Zoomers to Boomers growing nationally; what life is like now for supermarket workers.
April 7, 2020
More food news: Merci Montecito is giving away chocolate-covered matzoh for Passover; The Lark and Lucky Penny stopped offering takeout; the Honor Bar started delivery in Montecito; some red zones now legal for food pickups; Pieology in Goleta closed for good.
"I was walking on Anacapa Street when I noticed a pressure cooker attached to a utility pole. A couple of days later, I saw a stockpot at Garden and E. Padre. What purpose do they serve?" —P. 1
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April 6, 2020
Other local news: 174 confirmed cases as of Sunday afternoon; county appears to have more cases than comparable counties, but the lack of testing clouds the issue; could coastal winds carry the virus far?; the history of the 1930s Lutah Maria Riggs house at 818 Hot Springs Road.
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Brilliant list! Thank you for writing this, I love your food recommendations Erik. — Mary
That old pink building, before it was sold a few year’s ago, was the warehouse for Santa Barbara’s most iconic pink building that had housed… — Darby Nett
This is at the entrance to city parking lot 9, behind the Lobero theater. — Bill F
SB is actually late in these plans. I have been wondering about this for years. These ideas need to start soon....or...... make canals in the… — Deb B
Hi, I'm a coastal scientist that studies sea level rise. That's not a reliable stat because the Santa Barbara tide gauge records have large gaps,… — CB
Yes, they are rising, but at miniscule levels much much smaller than the presentation says: The monthly extreme water levels include a Mean Sea Level… — Jefferson A.
Yes, the city has no business having three full time employees working on this. Check out the new $11 million State street underpass. A good… — Dan O.
Excited to hear about Cross Hatch Winery Tasting Room coming to town. Have always enjoyed their wines, and exceptional winemakers Michelle and Ryan. — sommtimes
Does Little Mountain still add on the annoying 5% charge "for whatever"? Just raise your prices instead of the shenanigans! I refuse to return there… — CAF
Right because moving the breakwater and harbor will cost less. Sea levels are rising, it's a fact, get used to it. — apzer
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Brilliant list! Thank you for writing this, I love your food recommendations Erik. — Mary
That old pink building, before it was sold a few year’s ago, was the warehouse for Santa Barbara’s most iconic pink building that had housed… — Darby Nett
This is at the entrance to city parking lot 9, behind the Lobero theater. — Bill F
SB is actually late in these plans. I have been wondering about this for years. These ideas need to start soon....or...... make canals in the… — Deb B
Hi, I'm a coastal scientist that studies sea level rise. That's not a reliable stat because the Santa Barbara tide gauge records have large gaps,… — CB
Yes, they are rising, but at miniscule levels much much smaller than the presentation says: The monthly extreme water levels include a Mean Sea Level… — Jefferson A.
Yes, the city has no business having three full time employees working on this. Check out the new $11 million State street underpass. A good… — Dan O.
Excited to hear about Cross Hatch Winery Tasting Room coming to town. Have always enjoyed their wines, and exceptional winemakers Michelle and Ryan. — sommtimes
Does Little Mountain still add on the annoying 5% charge "for whatever"? Just raise your prices instead of the shenanigans! I refuse to return there… — CAF
Right because moving the breakwater and harbor will cost less. Sea levels are rising, it's a fact, get used to it. — apzer