June 8, 2021
In what is truly an impressive accomplishment, the effort to save the 101-acre West Mesa of the San Marcos Foothills that was slated for development has been successful.
June 3, 2021
Other recent news: Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi bought yet another Montecito property; an update on how the city's bike-rental program is doing; construction of a bike path linking Santa Claus Lane and Carpinteria will start next year.
June 1, 2021
Plus: Orangetheory's Santa Barbara studio is finally about to open; Channel Islands National Park seeks public comment on a new campground; revised design for the big apartment complex on Milpas Street; pop-up shop selling local goods coming to State Street; "Where in Santa Barbara...?" answer; anyone know an irrigation specialist?
May 28, 2021
Other recent news: Construction on the 101's Montecito segment to start in fall of 2022; Bellosguardo Foundation starts talking about tours; Hotel Santa Barbara is on the market; earthquake six miles off the coast; county likely to reach yellow tier right before the tier system is abolished; the Crafter's Library opens Saturday; buyers of two big-ticket properties revealed; anti-cannabis lawsuit tossed out of court; skeletal remains discovered in Montecito; local fashion designer Kate McHale Jensen opened a shop here; peeved at sloppy parking.
April 27, 2021
Other recent news: California on the verge of allowing cyclists to roll through stop signs; closed block of W. Victoria to be reopened to eastbound traffic; gas station in the works for former Goleta café space; Santa Barbara's electric shuttles may not restart service; White Buffalo Land Trust buys Jalama Canyon Ranch with plans for regenerative agriculture.
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The Towbes Group is the reason for Mission Refill’s closure. Their unreasonable lease terms have pushed out and purposely prevented viable locally and independently owned… — Nicky
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Beau has a great vibe and Starr and Bruce are terrific hosts. Kudos to them for creating such an interesting place. — Vicki
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The Towbes Group is the reason for Mission Refill’s closure. Their unreasonable lease terms have pushed out and purposely prevented viable locally and independently owned… — Nicky
Not sure what's a more unpredictable business model today, a movie theater or an auto dealership franchise. — apzer
I've been to Beau a few times. I've been pleased with the wine selection and the cocktails are tasty and creative. However, AI heavy marketing… — Meg
Beau has a great vibe and Starr and Bruce are terrific hosts. Kudos to them for creating such an interesting place. — Vicki
Beau has been such a breath of fresh air as a wine bar in Santa Barbara with new and changing concepts, events, lists and ideas!… — Jenna
You seem compelled with something that you say is not compelling? Can we get a sleuth on that? — Christine!
Sure it is. Gluten is abundant in Italian cuisine. — Bill