June 25, 2026
Tag: Antique Alley
Santa Barbara to Explore a “Vacancy Tax” for Residential and Commercial Properties
Other recent news: Holiday parade to return; Antique Alley to close after 33 years; lax enforcement of ban on gas-powered blowers; more ICE arrests and lawless behavior; downtown EV-charging station open; Santa Barbara Unified School District to build more staff housing; setback for proposed Goleta church; update on 18-story tower in Carpinteria; new local doll company. 7
January 13, 2026
Burning Questions
- Why Is the Cliff Drive Overlook Closed?
- Who Installed This Security Camera in Montecito?
- Why Are the Railroad Tracks Being Expanded Along Padaro Lane?
- Will You Explain the Plan to Adapt the Waterfront for Climate Change?
- Why Did the Rosewood Miramar Beach Install Gates?
- How Long Will This Big Pipe Be at East Beach?
- Is Cabrillo Boulevard Going to Be Widened Under Highway 101?
Recent Comments
That's fine, you can go ahead and pay 3x for the same thing. It's your money. — apzer
Nobody needs affordable clothing? — Don
This is truly a sad circumstance if they open a TJ Maxx in Goleta. We don't need more stores full of low quality junk that… — Ins Ali
Don, I feel no blowers are needed. Electric has a whine. The real issue for me is the dust stirred up. Blowing leaves, leaves our… — eliza
Uncle Roccos and Rozzis have New York Style slices. Unrelated, my garderners are now using electric leaf blowers. No more frantically closing windows to keep… — Don
I tried asking but have yet to hear back. I imagine it has to be doing slices, given the location on the State Street Promenade… — Erik Torkells
So excited to try Bombay Station! Does anyone know if Milio's will sell pizza by the slice? — Nat
Hi Erik. We’re very happy you discovered our beautiful neighborhood. It’s so wonderful living here. Nice people, diverse walking & hiking oppts, great biking, stunning… — Betsy Hendrickson
You really outdid yourself on this walk/tour! Great, thoughtful captures of little details, design elements, and homes. Nicely done! — Chris
I agree! My husband and I went for dinner last week and it was an excellent experience in terms of food, drinks & service! — Tracy M