September 10, 2026
Tag: 601 E. Montecito Street
The City of Santa Barbara Is Looking to Buy La Casa de la Raza
Other recent news: Goleta gym and music store to close; the recent mayoral debate; new animal hospital; Housing Authority chief to step down; Buellton's attempt to encourage pedestrians; grim prognosis for Santa Rosa Island's Torrey pines; August's tree of the month. 2
May 15, 2025
Santa Barbara May Take Action on Sidewalk Signage
Other recent news: County votes to phase out onshore oil and gas operations; new home for Tri-County Produce quonset huts; La Casa de la Raza building deemed unsafe; update on decommissioning of Chevron facilities near the Carpinteria Bluffs; Pilates studio opening; unmanned aircraft to be tested at Oxnard and Camarillo airports. 11
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Recent Comments
You can't blame restaurants for releasing menus without prices when the first thing people do is complain about how expensive everything is. — Erik Torkells
I assume it's the little area with convenience snacks inside the gift shop. It's sort of tucked away in the back corner of the store. — Alisa
Is the lunch at Monte's free? Menu with no pricing is suspect on what they will be charging lettuce, etc..?? — Louise
How charming. Buildings like this add such an essential textural element to a place. So grateful to Mr. Krablin for preserving it. — BW
Thank you Bruce and Starr for all that you're doing to keep Santa Barbara a place full of music, cocktails, comfy vibes, and a great… — David Ashfield
JD, I couldn't agree more. I’m fairly new to the area and have been intrigued by some locals who never seem to visit downtown but… — Lisa
Italian cuisine is more than just pasta. — Don