November 23, 2022
Tag: Music Academy of the West
Mysterious Activity at One of Montecito’s Biggest Properties
Plus: Santa Barbara Bowl Christmas tree lot isn't happening this year; Hermosillo Road finally gets advance Highway 101 signage; the Music Academy of the West shortened its name; new clothing store coming to State Street; Inn at Mattei's Tavern will open in February; updated rendering of Santa Barbara High School’s forthcoming VADA building; golf store changes hands (and brings in pickleball equipment). 3
October 7, 2022
Another Santa Claus Lane Shop Is Closing
Plus: Progress comes to the Music Academy of the West; the county is mulling bike and pedestrian improvements near Montecito beaches; opening date set for Santa Barbara Hives's shop in San Roque; holiday revue at the Lobero; a question about the former QAD campus; antique owl prints at the Museum of Natural History. 4
March 12, 2022
Cannabis Revenue Is Projected to Be 33 Percent Less Than Forecast
Other recent news: Santa Barbara looks at raising parking rates; cruise ships are expected to return this month; judge rules against Randall Road Debris Basin holdout; board of supervisors voted to nix ExxonMobil's trucking plan; Cottage Hospital's emergency room is getting renovated; possible name change for the Music Academy of the West; fires banned in the Santa Barbara front country; the Rite Aid on State Street has closed; Republican candidate for state assembly; what life is like for a Montecito real estate agent. 1
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Siteline on Instagram
Proposed 66-room hotel entails demolishing the Press Room: two years ago, SIMA began the process for a large apartment building fronting State and Ortega—and then pulled the plug when the city council agitated for more affordable housing. The solution? Make it a hotel. Details at SitelineSB.com
Burning Questions
- What Will Happen to the SBPD Building When the New Building Is Completed?
- How Does the City Decide to Mark Bike Lanes?
- What’s the Story With This House on W. Cota Street?
- What Are Those Little Houses on Santa Barbara Street?
- 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?
Recent Comments
It always sucks to lose a local favorite spot.. but I’m mostly concerned that affordable housing requirements led to zero housing and a hotel instead.… — LD
I too had a wonderful experience this Thanksgiving. We were a table of 4 and we all thoroughly enjoyed our meal, and even had a… — Lee
The food and prices belie the beautiful setting. The cioppino was the most mediocre and expensive example of the dish I’ve ever had. Lukewarm too.… — Jeff
SBNP has been demolished, for years — christine!
Closing State Street to automobiles is a good start but I want to feel safe when walking, dinning or shopping on State Street - it’s… — Bruce
Is there any way we can find out where this sign is and if it's going back up? This sign is a gem and should… — Liz
I've got an even better solution. Buy the SB News Press building and turn THAT into a hotel. I hope the Press Room can be… — Liz
I’m writing this as I don’t even understand the other reviews on SYR. Our San Ysidro Ranch Thanksgiving dining experience was perfection. I ordered vegetarian… — Bruce
I’ve got an easy solution - just demolish Santa Barbara News Press. — Brad
Mācher in Goleta, on Calle Real between Fairview and Patterson, is super cute. Easy and free parking, lunch at Nikka Ramen, groceries at TJs... even… — Christine_Z28