Restaurant Roy to Close After 30 Years
More food news: Little Mountain earned a three-star rave from the New York Times; Kyle's Kitchen opens in Goleta this week; Raising Cane's opening date; Pascucci Restaurant finally closed; Isla Vista's Sweet Hustle (née Cookie Plug) closed; the Los Olivos Wine Festival is coming up. 4
SBPD Won’t Commit to Parades on the Next Iteration of State Street
Other recent news: Should Bellosguardo have to pay property taxes?; county moves to block all onshore oil development; ICE keeps pepper-spraying civilians; the shortage of veterinary care; Goleta pauses gun-store permits; glamping nixed at the former Ellwood Onshore Facility. 6
What’s the Story With the Old Building Near the Train Tracks in Montecito?
"I'm a local photographer, and I photograph families all the time in front of the little ivy-covered building at the corner of Eucalyptus Lane and Humphrey Road. Over the past several months, someone has been restoring the building, and I've been trying to learn its history." 4

























Recent Comments
El Presidio de Santa Bárbara State Historic Park — Richard
It's a pretty restaurant with an attentive and courteous staff, but we did have to send stuff back - not accustomed to doing that when… — Drew Hart
Hm, not sure about that. Every meal I've had at Little Mountain has been extraordinary, heads and tails above many others in SB. Personally I… — Bill
for those who are interested in where the money comes from and where it goes, the most recent (2024) Form 990 is available at https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/471833911/202611349349306396/full — FollowThe Money
Back in 1988-1989 my then wife (Loma) and I lived at the estate known as Edgecliff Manor. Mr. Berman loved the idea of us parking… — Eric M Johnson
Then the Board is not performing the Number One job of any non-profit Board. Raising money. For the Endowment or Operations. Regrettably, Bellosguardo does not… — Judy's Older Brother
My wife and I toured Bellosguardo and our guide lived on the property and was not the only resident. Told us they bring in the… — Cee Oh