Tag: Santa Barbara Airport

April 6, 2022

New Shops in Montecito, Santa Claus Lane, and Goleta

Plus: Santa Barbara Airport announced two new routes; polo tickets are on sale; yet another Santa Barbara hotel changed hands; county seeks poll workers for June's primary election; what's up now at Sullivan Goss and Thomas Reynolds Gallery; any interest in buying a corn maze? 2

March 9, 2022

Will Delta Air Lines Ever Reinstate Service to Santa Barbara Airport?

"I was just wondering if there have been any updates to the announcement back in 2020 of Delta suspending service to SBA. I'd love to know if/when the airline is returning." —S.

August 29, 2021

Increased Speed-Limit Enforcement in Highway 101 Construction Zones

Plus: Another hint that the Biltmore and Coral Casino could be splitting up; antiques store opening in Montecito; rare white abalone spotted off Santa Cruz Island; reading by writer T.C. Boyle; more on the inflatable elephant art project; Santa Barbara Airport parking signage.

August 20, 2021

Airport Noise Complaints Have Doubled This Summer

Other recent news: An update on the county's Covid numbers; four theaters now require proof of vaccination or a negative Covid test; ExxonMobil’s plan for up to 70 truckloads of oil a day has hit a snag; cannabis grower fined $40,000 for environmental violations; new technology repair shop.

August 11, 2021

Vacation Rentals at the Well in Summerland

Plus: Big estate sale starts this weekend in Solvang; parabola sound effect at Santa Barbara Airport; a show of pressed seaweed art; Santa Barbara Clean Energy options.

July 14, 2021

Where the Streets Have Full Names

Pinched between the airport and Highway 101 is an industrial area that benefits from the kind of closer inspection that only walking can provide. 3

July 11, 2021

Travel In and Out of Santa Barbara Is Way Up

Other recent news: The Planning Commission insists on changes from the Montecito Club; a new location for this fall's California Avocado Festival; Marymount School has changed its name; Floyd Mayweather boxing studio opening here; two brothers have picked up tons of garbage this summer; News-Press rebuked by the National Labor Relations Board; the restoration of All Saints-by-the-Sea church is complete.

July 4, 2021

California Moved Closer to Decriminalizing Psychedelic Drugs

Other recent news: Parking issues at Santa Barbara Airport; tax increase on gasoline; Santa Barbara City College faculty is upset that the college won't insist on vaccinations; Montecito Fire Department's vent retrofit program; new luxury horse facility in Santa Ynez.

June 11, 2021

The Marshalls Building Is on the Market Again

Plus: Rosewood Miramar Beach's fashion promotion; Toad the Wet Sprocket and Judy Collins at the Lobero Theatre; Chelsea Handler at the Santa Barbara Bowl; revised design for the airport addition; Park Lane lot division; Shopkeepers hosts Shand this Saturday; Gaviota rest areas closed in both directions till February. 1

March 1, 2021

More Occupations Are Now Eligible for Vaccinations

Other recent news: American Airlines will start limited service between Santa Barbara and Chicago; actor Bryan Cranston listed his beach house; county sheriff's department questioned about rate hike; water agencies want the right to sell surplus water; more on the push for Coast Village Road improvements.