February 19, 2022
Tag: La Cumbre Plaza
January 31, 2022
The City Wants to Punish Chick-fil-A for Customers’ Bad Behavior
Other recent news: Ritz-Carlton Bacara massage therapist accused of sexual assault; Miss Daisy's Consignment store has plans for jazz concerts and fashion shows at its store in the former Sears building; a Broadway producer bought in Montecito; cannabis farm proposed next to Pence Vineyards backs down. 6
January 13, 2022
A New Tenant for the Sears Building at La Cumbre Plaza
Plus: A peek inside the roller rink opening on State Street; the Magic Castle Cabaret space is said to be getting a new chapter; Hueneme Supply Co. is moving into the old Tent Merchant compound; updates on Highway 101's Sheffield ramps; recycling centers have reopened; major price cut on Ortega Ridge; good housepeeking at a historic $95,000-per-month rental. 1
January 11, 2022
December 14, 2021
Is Something Big Brewing at La Cumbre Plaza?
Other recent news: Record-breaking rainfall in Santa Barbara County; an updated storm impact consideration map was released; statewide indoor mask mandate; Santa Barbara moves toward regulating sidewalk vendors; work completed on a Summerland Beach oil well; decommissioning of Platform Holly has restarted. 5
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January 13, 2021
Innovative Food Concept to Open on State Street
More food news: Jeanine's outpost in La Arcada has closed; La Paloma is now serving lunch; chicken-wing chain opening at La Cumbre; Panera Bread closed; Bell's confirmed its expansion into the vacant lot next door; Mosby Vineyard and Winery is for sale. 1
Burning Questions
- How Long Will This Big Pipe Be at East Beach?
- Is Cabrillo Boulevard Going to Be Widened Under Highway 101?
- Was There a Fisherman Inn in Downtown Santa Barbara?
- What Are Those Old Buildings at the Corner of Castillo and Montecito Streets?
- When Will the Coast Village Road Medians Be Completed?
- What’s This Scaffold Structure on Las Positas Road?
- Why Does Street Striping Take So Long to Happen?
Recent Comments
In a strange way, the new building echos the old Bottle Shop configuration. I really like the solar parking - very good use of space.… — Chris
South facing with all that glass? Also, the scale is way off. Also, not a fit on CVR at all. I agree with another commenter—choose… — Anne
If it's that good let me know! — Kevin
Net Zero. LEED Gold. Does not make up for an out of place building. It's a beautiful design for a different location. It gives me… — eliza
Are you? Let’s go — Zeljko
Net-zero and LEED gold is fine, but why not have something that fits in more, is classic, with an look that represents the best of… — Greg
Agree. — Greg
Seems dark - lightening up the overall look would seem to improve the property. — Anargyros
We really doing a 30$ smash burger? — Bryce
Too much glass, a giant see through block without any architectural definition needs a rethink. What tenant would want everything out in the open for… — Karen