December 5, 2023
The best gifts come from the heart—and from local independent shops. 3
December 27, 2021
Plus: Upcoming concerts and events at the Arlington Theatre; public meeting about new recreational programming at Plaza de Vera Cruz; details about the proposed five-building complex off Old Coast Highway; the enhanced intersection of Santa Monica Road and Via Real; "Juxtaposed" show at Sullivan Goss.
December 27, 2020
Plus: Everything inside Botanik is half off; Antoinette boutique closed after 47 years; San Ysidro Road estate tries for a $2.1 million Covid bump; city seeks input on Mission Canyon Road bridge repair; Union Pacific to replace stretches of track over the next few weeks.
May 12, 2020
Other local news: There's talk of closing 13 blocks of State Street to cars; the state released guidelines for restaurant dining rooms; county reopening being slowed by Lompoc prison outbreak; pot-delivery business doing well; Botanik has a new greenhouse; Republican house candidate Andy Caldwell.
April 9, 2020
Plus: Bella Vista Drive is closed at Romero Canyon because of debris flow; oceanfront rental on the Mesa; 101 widening delayed by rain; sprucing up your succulents; it might be time to order a custom hat.
December 27, 2019
Plus: Everything is half off at Botanik in Summerland; the beautiful 1937 Chester Carjola house on Pepper Lane has sold; a talk about India's amazing stepwells at the Santa Barbara Museum of Art.
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Wait, I'm confused. It's from L.A. - aren't we supposed to hate it? /s — Doug B
I stopped on that corner so many times 15 - 25 years ago after nights at WildCat. If they're smart about it, they'll be open… — Daryl
Outdoor lighting is already enforced by Santa Barbara County Planning & Development's zoning enforcement, which is a reactive, complaint-driven program. Roughly 5% of their annual… — Paul
Yeah, too bad the veg option is twice that! — Meredith
Drone Patrol by the noisy neighbors? Or by their Private Security Operatives? — Judy's Older Brother
I think this is brilliant, an easy walk from State St. or people can park in the Ortega Street public lot. The prices seem reasonable.… — Meridith Moore
I’m so tired of smash burgers. They’re like burger jerky. I want a thick, juicy burger. — Sue
Will the string light police be peeking over backyard hedges? — KF
Great, yet another burger joint. Hey, you know what we also need more of? How about Mexican food?! — Mike Hunt
I support the project. But an AB 1287 project would be even better: same building envelope, but 120 instead of 90 units. The 55 units… — Steve Johnson