More of Carpinteria’s Bluffs Are Getting Preserved
Plus: The county's push for more decomposed granite sidewalks in Montecito; the Biltmore resort has plans for three swim rafts, not two; parking availability at Santa Barbara Airport is now online; new shop on State Street; proposed "health retreat" on Paradise Road; signs of life at the Andalucia Building at State and Gutierrez. 6
Pedicabs and a Pop-Up Forest Proposed for State Street
Other recent news: The risks associated with the lithium-ion battery storage facility in Goleta; Billabong and Volcom stores have closed; more on the development proposed for the Sears lot at La Cumbre Plaza; new design standards for developers; changes to Milpas Street's trees; the history of Santa Barbara City College's land; Santa Maria to get a Planes of Fame Air Museum; the reopening of Pacific Coast Highway. 20
The Ritz-Carlton Bacara’s Flagship Restaurant Has Closed
More food news: The Shoreline Cafe appears to be for sale; first look at the menu of Mission City Sandwich Shop; The Ellwood's soft-opening; Bar Lou is open for brunch starting this weekend; Bossie's Kitchen is serving weekend lunch again; Rolld Ice Cream is coming to Paseo Nuevo; a novel way to support Bibi Ji. 17

























Recent Comments
carpinteria is cool — jayne
That is one shiny copper dome on that observatory! 😎 — Sven
Why would Field + Fort open The Larder in Carpinteria as opposed to Santa Barbara? Seems like the audience for something like this in SB… — Paul
yeah, because carnivores will not eat any dish that is plant-based or worse, labeled vegan. — Ken
Ahh, ok. — HM
maybe they should devote 1-3% of their menu space to the vegan population — Bettye Jones
She owned it from 2005 to 2023. — Erik Torkells