January 13, 2026
Plus: New owner for historic inn; shop closings on Coast Village Road, downtown, in Summerland, and Santa Ynez; exhibit of photos by Jeff Bridges; the adorable stone building at Garden and Cabrillo is available; Charlie Puth in concert; Rubenstein Chan show. 4
January 6, 2026
Plus: Including Far West Guns, Whitney Chic Boutique, Paradise Imports, and Caravan by KiKiSol; More Mesa bluff erosion imperils homes; Los Patos Way tenant confirmed; "for lease" sign at Open Air Bicycles; drainage and slippery patching on the 101. 6
November 10, 2022
Plus: A visit to the magical Rose Story Farm; the Las Aves complex claims another building; upcoming productions of "The Nutcracker" and "A Christmas Carol"; Anacapa Island to reopen for day use and overnight camping; mysterious transaction of a State Street building.
March 10, 2021
Layers of history are visible everywhere, both on Hollister Avenue and the side streets. When was the last time you saw a sign for S&H Green Stamps? 8
June 29, 2020
Other recent news: Carpinteria's Chamber of Commerce joins forces with Santa Barbara and Goleta; two new hotels in Solvang.
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The Crack Burrito at Food Liaison was a favorite of mine. They have great food. Sad to see them go but also amazed they hung… — Andy
Ellwood restaurant — Michael
#8 Bibi Ji — B
Hmm, was this at the Karpeles Manuscript Library Museum or the Riviera Frog Wall? — Doug B
Not sure how you missed Queen Cup closing their coffee shop in SY, coupled with today’s news that Lucky Hen Larder is also closing- fall… — Christine!
Showed up for our Valentines’ lunch, only to be turned away (sort of). We were greeted with, “We have no power and no anticipated return… — Michael
Myron Hunt architect in La Arcada — Jennifer Miller
#6 Rare Society — Amanda
It's not long at all—15 minutes round trip is about right. — Erik Torkells
How long is the walk - can't tell if it's 15 minutes round trip or more significant. Hoping it's more like a mile or so… — Bea
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The Crack Burrito at Food Liaison was a favorite of mine. They have great food. Sad to see them go but also amazed they hung… — Andy
Ellwood restaurant — Michael
#8 Bibi Ji — B
Hmm, was this at the Karpeles Manuscript Library Museum or the Riviera Frog Wall? — Doug B
Not sure how you missed Queen Cup closing their coffee shop in SY, coupled with today’s news that Lucky Hen Larder is also closing- fall… — Christine!
Showed up for our Valentines’ lunch, only to be turned away (sort of). We were greeted with, “We have no power and no anticipated return… — Michael
Myron Hunt architect in La Arcada — Jennifer Miller
#6 Rare Society — Amanda
It's not long at all—15 minutes round trip is about right. — Erik Torkells
How long is the walk - can't tell if it's 15 minutes round trip or more significant. Hoping it's more like a mile or so… — Bea