May 26, 2021
La Sirena and the folks from the Beachcomber at Crystal Cove are out; taking their place is a growing chain from Orange County. 1
January 27, 2021
Despite the devastation that pandemic restrictions have wrought on the restaurant industry, we have a bunch of new establishments to look forward to in coming months. 2
August 20, 2020
More food news: The Drunken Crab appears to be leaving its current space; La Sirena at Cabrillo Pavilion isn't close to ready; Insomnia Cookies opens tomorrow; Wingman Rodeo enthusiasm; The Shop's charity canteens; local maker of mushroom-based beverages.
July 14, 2020
Other food news: Chef announced for La Sirena inside Cabrillo Pavilion; Coast & Olive is now serving lunch; pop-up food vendors at the Well in Summerland; profile of a local pasta company; the Detroit-style pizza we need.
July 13, 2020
"It's the only public building like it on the beach, and you could never built it today," said Parks Department director Jill Zachary on an exclusive tour of the thoroughly renovated East Beach landmark.
June 10, 2020
There's a lot of good stuff coming our way: Two new harborfront restaurants, a Roman-style pizzeria, a patisserie, a spinoff of a popular L.A. restaurant, an Italian wine bar, and more. Plus: Opening dates for Bristol Farms and Sprouts supermarkets. 1
April 29, 2020
More food news: City requires patrons of restaurants and other "essential" businesses to wear masks; Taqueria Santa Barbara opened downtown with a nice backstory; Three Pickles deli reopened; rendering of the Cabrillo Pavilion restaurant.
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Now, that IS illegal; even if the person agrees to pay more, it's unlawful. I'm so so sorry for the loss of your home. There… — SEL
This is sadly not unique to SB. Everyone with a property to rent is seeing $$. We have seen “bidding wars” on properties during this… — Christine
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DRE just sent out this bulletin: REPORT THEM. To protect California consumers affected by wildfires, DRE will diligently investigate complaints of unlawful price gouging related… — Marti
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I agree on this point. If you have the means to rent a house for $50,000-$75,000 a month - or you own a house that… — SBSL
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