January 13, 2022
Tag: MarBorg Industries
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 6, 2022
Inside the New Australian Walkabout at the Santa Barbara Zoo
Plus: A forthcoming book about Lotusland; Billy Strings is playing two nights at the Santa Barbara Bowl; MarBorg's recycling centers are temporarily closed due to staffing shortages; Bella Vista Drive is now closed till June; anyone know a good vacation rental in Big Sur? 3
November 25, 2021
August 12, 2021
The Six Candidates Running for Mayor of Santa Barbara
Other recent news: City council rejects Mission Canyon Bridge replacement; Amur leopard born at the zoo; California requiring all school staff to be vaccinated; Santa Barbara man accused of murdering his children in Mexico; MarBorg Industries expansion allowed to proceed. 12
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Siteline on Instagram
News roundup: Harry and Meghan are said to be working on a reality show; the Independent declined to endorse a candidate for county sheriff; SBPD is having trouble hiring; Montecito’s history of debris flows; free Covid testing and treatment from the state; some park-activity fees will be going up; Arroyo Hondo Preserve has reopened to the public; the tree of the month is the jacaranda. See SitelineSB.com
Burning Questions
- Can Anything Be Done About Pacaso Owners Who Like to Party?
- Which Highway 101 Exits Are Getting Renamed?
- Why Is So Much of the Macy’s Store Empty?
- Will Delta Air Lines Ever Reinstate Service to Santa Barbara Airport?
- Is the Music Academy of the West Adding Pedestrian Gates?
- Is the County Really Taking Private Property for Trailhead Parking?
- Why Does the Coast Village Road Median Look So Bad?
Recent Comments
Great read as always! My parents are in Portugal and enjoyed the article also. They report that you are spot on about the sidewalks. — Andy
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