September 20, 2026
If you want Santa Barbara to have wonderful independent shops, you need to support them. So this holiday season—and year-round, really—make an effort to spend your money here.
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December 4, 2019
Highlights from this weekend’s open houses: Geodesic dome way up the mountain; a veritable showroom of interesting ceilings; redone ranch with wide ocean views; super-contemporary in Montecito.
Plus: New condors at the Santa Barbara Zoo; "listening workshop" about a new farmers' market location; Drishti yoga boutique and Ransom junk store have closed; makers' market in the Funk Zone.
December 3, 2019
Other recent news: Savoy Wines is closing; Tiffany & Co. is leaving La Cumbre Plaza, but a salon and church are opening at the mall; Route 154 has reopened; fire restrictions reduced in Los Padres National Forest.
"Is it part of the shopping center? Is there any hope it'll be developed at some point?" —S. 7
December 2, 2019
The laid-back café was known for its concerts, art shows, and events such as the recent Coffee with a Muslima. But the owners promise that "something new will be opening up soon."
More food news: Local restaurateur charged with soliciting four murders; sourdough loaves for sale at The Daisy; reservations and cover charges for some Pearl Social shows; smoke then fire at the Miramar resort.
The Daisy is more proof that Santa Barbara's dining scene is most exciting at the fast-casual level.
November 28, 2019
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It's a pretty restaurant with an attentive and courteous staff, but we did have to send stuff back - not accustomed to doing that when… — Drew Hart
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for those who are interested in where the money comes from and where it goes, the most recent (2024) Form 990 is available at https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/471833911/202611349349306396/full — FollowThe Money
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Then the Board is not performing the Number One job of any non-profit Board. Raising money. For the Endowment or Operations. Regrettably, Bellosguardo does not… — Judy's Older Brother
My wife and I toured Bellosguardo and our guide lived on the property and was not the only resident. Told us they bring in the… — Cee Oh
The Foundation didn't receive enough money from the Clark estate to maintain the building and grounds. It was a generous gift, but not one endowed… — Patricia
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It's a pretty restaurant with an attentive and courteous staff, but we did have to send stuff back - not accustomed to doing that when… — Drew Hart
Hm, not sure about that. Every meal I've had at Little Mountain has been extraordinary, heads and tails above many others in SB. Personally I… — Bill
for those who are interested in where the money comes from and where it goes, the most recent (2024) Form 990 is available at https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/471833911/202611349349306396/full — FollowThe Money
Back in 1988-1989 my then wife (Loma) and I lived at the estate known as Edgecliff Manor. Mr. Berman loved the idea of us parking… — Eric M Johnson
Then the Board is not performing the Number One job of any non-profit Board. Raising money. For the Endowment or Operations. Regrettably, Bellosguardo does not… — Judy's Older Brother
My wife and I toured Bellosguardo and our guide lived on the property and was not the only resident. Told us they bring in the… — Cee Oh
The Foundation didn't receive enough money from the Clark estate to maintain the building and grounds. It was a generous gift, but not one endowed… — Patricia