June 23, 2026
Tag: Stearns Wharf
January 16, 2025
The County Is Finally Doing Something About the Cannabis Stench
Other recent news: Did Ty Warner destroy this artwork?; the stone pines of E. Anapamu get a reprieve; Biltmore to install butterfly-shaped swim rafts; Macy's at La Cumbre Plaza survived the first round of store closures; Santa Barbara may raise bus fares; out-of-control minivan on Stearns Wharf. 16
December 14, 2023
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January 29, 2022
The Sportsman Lights Up on State Street
More food news: Word on the street about the plan for the Mackenzie Market building; likely new owner for two Stearns Wharf restaurants; a "dessert adventure" at Alessia Patisserie & Cafe; Ray's Liquor on the Westside is closing after 34 years; the 7-Eleven on Milpas is reportedly in flux; things are looking grim at Juice N Things in Carpinteria; activity at a State Street restaurant space. 6
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City: We need more housing. Developer: Okay, here's a project that pencils and will provide 46 units. City: I don't like it, spend more money… — Jefferson A.
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Pokewaves has great poke and sushi. Hope they keep the original location open with the new location up and running. — David W
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To be fair, you sound like the jerk, and a real pick me kinda person. How many jobs and taxes have YOU brought here? Is… — CW
Totally! The city council has been emphasizing that the Yardi/Paseo Nuevo deal is going to bring in $120,000/year in real estate taxes (which was previously… — Amelia
I’ve been parking here and enjoying this spot for 25 years and I’ve never seen speeding or noise. I’ve parked here at all times of… — BW
It would be a terrible idea to put speed bumps there and call it a day.... What kind of idiot would think of something like… — Mesa