August 11, 2022
Tag: Ed St. George
August 8, 2022
Brass Bear Is Opening an Uptown Branch
More food news: A new Japanese restaurant in San Roque; more on Fresco Cafe's imminent move downtown; the Coast Range folks are opening an establishment in the Succulent space; Italian market and deli opening in Solvang; Third Window's smash burger is as good as people say. 2
July 8, 2022
A Push to Remove the Southbound 101 Onramp at San Ysidro Road
Other recent news: New dates for the construction of three roundabouts; a block of Anacapa will become two-way starting this fall; possible new uses for the Earl Warren Showgrounds; pelicans determined to be starving; no charges in Santa Barbara High School prank; groundwater fee in Carpinteria; dreary design proposed for W. Montecito Street hotel. 4
April 25, 2022
Makeover Proposed for the Former Nordstrom Building
Plus: Hotel coming to the vacant lot next to Santa Cruz Market; hotel rates are now 50 percent higher than three years ago; Pacaso opposition on the Riviera; the old Victor the Florist storefront is for lease; Kismet's annex is open in Montecito's Upper Village; discounted membership for the forthcoming CycleBar. 5
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