June 25, 2026
Tag: Seaglimmers
Santa Barbara to Explore a “Vacancy Tax” for Residential and Commercial Properties
Other recent news: Holiday parade to return; Antique Alley to close after 33 years; lax enforcement of ban on gas-powered blowers; more ICE arrests and lawless behavior; downtown EV-charging station open; Santa Barbara Unified School District to build more staff housing; setback for proposed Goleta church; update on 18-story tower in Carpinteria; new local doll company. 7
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I can’t wait to find myself at The Mullet! Looks amazing! — Ann Yauch
I love this! I see potential for theme nights as well for specific artists. We need more third spaces where folks can come together around… — Erik
Ted, I'm not sure who told you...sadly tip pooling doesn't generally tip out the back of the house. "Back-of-House Staff: Kitchen staff like cooks, chefs,… — Eliza
I had dinner at El Encanto a few months ago. The food was not memorable, nor was the service. To make things even worse, both… — Laurie
This place looks SO COOL! — Amy
I'm told local restaurants usually pool tips across FOH and kitchen, so I always tip at least 10% (even on takeout) for the cooks. If… — Ted
Looks like his chef (and maybe co owner) has opened a new place called Bodega Flower Girl on Gutierrez and State with some of the… — AFC