Tag: Heidi Merrick

July 2, 2026

Trapeze School Dropped From Downtown Park

Other recent news: State Street closure extended; Gabe Escobedo announces city council bid; Heidi Merrick's new apothecary in Summerland; update on funding for the Santa Ynez Trail; CAMA's next season of performances; the tree of the month. 5

June 24, 2025

Two More Rite Aid Stores Are Closing

Plus: Inside the new 30-room vacation-rental hotel downtown; adjacent Highway 101 on-ramps to be closed for nine months; Queens of the Stone Age concert; Heidi Merrick sample sale; the July 4 celebration at the waterfront; John Waters's Halloween show; the answer to last weekend's "Where in Santa Barbara...?" 5

February 16, 2024

Santa Barbara Airport Has Added “VIP Concierge Service”

Plus: The Biltmore now intends to fill in its unpermitted pool; Heidi Merrick archive sale; Habitat for Humanity is looking to reopen its Restore store; progress for the Electrify America charging station; Orlebar Brown opened at the Montecito Country Mart; Los Patos roundabout construction to start soon; retreat center on Painted Cave Road; Namaste clothing boutique is moving. 9

September 12, 2021

The Story Behind Eight Jeff Shelton Buildings

Plus: Ortega Park redesign; Planned Parenthood book sale is coming up; Hacienda by Bonita Lifestyle's Summerland shop is closing (and everything is on sale); disrespectful hikers; Charles Arnoldi show at Caldwell Snyder Gallery; the city's odd bingo game. 1