First Impressions of Milio’s Pizza
More food news: Wella's Soul Food has pressed pause; a longer look at The Larder, Field + Fort's offshoot in Carpinteria; the construction at Rusty's Pizza on upper State Street; the Santa Barbara Vintners Festival is in October; much-anticipated Edna partially opened near San Luis Obispo. 6
Santa Barbara Backs Away from License Plate Cameras
Other recent news: Tracking down people who might've been exposed to measles; Cox Communications was sold; Isla Vista bluff memorial in the works; fundraising for repairs to Carpinteria's public swimming pool; update on the Sheriff's Office overtime fiasco; National Forest land at risk of paving and logging; the Paseo Nuevo peacock mosaics. 1
The De La Vina Bridge Replacement Has Another 16 Months to Go
Plus: Bring miniature golf to your private event; observatory proposed at prominent estate; Mesa fitness studio opened; Patricia Chidlaw returns to Sullivan Goss; newly revised "Literary Santa Barbara"; waterfront parking lots now allow payment by phone; answer to "Where in Santa Barbara...?" 3
635-Square-Foot Cottage in El Caserio Sells for $1.633 Million
Last week's sales also include Charlie Puth's five-acre Montecito lot; quirky floor plan near Miramar Beach; 1929 Spanish on the Riviera; Paul Greene spiffer-upper above San Roque; 1934 Upper East Tudor; midcentury chalet in Hope Ranch; and more. 3

























Recent Comments
It is the Lodge's home. — DK
Everyone seems to have the same feedback. Slices are too dry. Makes you feel like you’re having a really old slice that’s been badly heated.… — P
Agree on comments re Milios, the whole pies fresh are outstanding but think they have to dial in the slices a little. Still delicious even… — Rich
the seal of the city was drawn by Lencho who worked for the city back in the 90's I' believe. Such an artist. trish — trish davis
Rustys changed all the old outdated finishes,I heard it looks really nice and clean, it needed some updating! — Rambo
Thank you for writing about the Roadless Rule. I easily submitted my comment and it only took a couple clicks. I hope others do the… — NJH
On the 101 garden street vicinity map, note that Rincon brewery announced it was closed at this location, been a while, maps don’t get updated… — John Jorgensen