February 8, 2024
Tag: Santa Barbara Zoo
November 27, 2023
October 30, 2023
August 11, 2023
Another Step Forward for the Revamp of De La Guerra Plaza
Other recent news: the Planning Commission puts the screws to the 101 Garden Street hotel; more on Ocean Fathoms's misbehavior; the Santa Barbara News-Press's list of creditors; proposed improvements to Stow Grove Park in Goleta; the Santa Barbara Zoo's new red panda. 2
June 10, 2023
First Look at the Proposed Tri-County Produce Development
Plus: The Santa Barbara Zoo is considering a tax to raise funds; Neil Young to play the Santa Barbara Bowl; Wilco in concert at the Arlington Theatre; northbound Olive Mill offramp to reopen tomorrow; Palma Colectiva's new mindfulness studio. 2
October 21, 2022
Debate Continues Over the State Street Promenade
Other recent news: Olive Mill ramps to be closed for roundabout construction; comedian Andy Dick arrested for alleged burglary in Santa Barbara; Drift hotel slated to open in December; the seasonal closure of Loma Alta Drive; Santa Barbara News-Press to stop daily delivery; ExxonMobil bought troubled crude oil Pipelines from Plains All American; ZooLights is coming to the Santa Barbara Zoo. 6
September 5, 2022
January 25, 2022
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
October 7, 2021
Burning Questions
- What’s the Story Behind the Seal of the City of Santa Barbara?
- Four Questions From the Mailbag
- What’s This Pole With a Flashing Blue Light?
- What Are These Sculptures on the Riviera?
- What’s the Origin Story of This Fence on Hot Springs Road?
- What’s the Housing Development Under Construction Next to the Polo Fields?
- Why Is Part of This West Beach Mosaic Covered in Concrete?
Recent Comments
i see that big red stiletto literally every saturday going and coming from moore park CA visiting my father who is at a rehabilitation center… — Brittany Martin
All I'm suggesting is that the sign say "no outlet for cars" or something like that. — Erik Torkells
Important to leave "no outlet" sign! That dead-end road leads to Butterfly Walkway where motorized ebikers and speeding racing bikes already threaten walkers, joggers and… — Thomas Sanchez
11 W Ortega St — Karl
Leave the sign "no outlet" as it is. Bikers and walkers will certainly figure it out . No need to promote more traffic in this… — Michael Smith
Nope, but thanks for guessing! — Erik Torkells
The revamped concert shell - corner Castillo/Cabrillo — Megan
I read that the developers are putting an apartment building right behind Tri-County Produce. How cool would it be to have a grocery store in… — Keith
The encircling “estate” wrought iron fence matches the current backyard fence that was there when I purchased property? Please tell me Peter, where is the… — Julie R
I previewed the home before it went on the market, and I actually loved the fence. I don’t know what was there before, but I… — Todd