December 7, 2025
Tag: As Ever
Dart Coffee Co. Is Expanding to Summerland
More food news: A change of plans for the former L'Antica Pizzeria da Michele space; Aegean is now accepting reservations; the seating at Little Mountain; 'tis the season for hot mulled wine; more on Bistro Amasa; holiday pop-up of Meghan Markle’s line of jams, teas, etc. 19
February 20, 2025
The Threat of “South American Theft Groups”
Other recent news: Renderings of the apartment complex proposed for the Sears lot at La Cumbre Plaza; new Goleta housing development to rent by the bed; county supervisors are thinking of giving themselves a raise; CADA sold its E. Haley building; possible funding cuts to local public radio stations; Meghan Markle renamed her forthcoming lifestyle brand; history of the Cold Spring Canyon bridge. 2

















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