Coyote’s Market Has the Good Stuff
“We really care about food," says Caroline Hernandez, who has just opened Coyote's Market in Carpinteria with her husband, Peter. "Everything here has our stamp of approval.” The main focus is on local, sustainably raised meat and seafood, along with delicious accompaniments. 2
Santa Barbara Is Closer to Limiting Rent Increases
Other recent news: ICE arrests at county jails; Calle Cesar Chavez headed toward renaming; the Karpeles Manuscript Library Museum has closed; Montecito water and sewage districts might merge; fundraising drive for Elings Park softball complex; the Pea Soup Andersen’s building conundrum. 3
Yet Another New Restaurant in Carpinteria
More food news: Validation is setting up shop at The Shop; Monte's weekly farmstand; profiles of Bodega Flower Girl and Chocolate Maya; The Grand on State has soft-opened; Plenty on Bell is under new ownership; the Natural Coast Wine Festival is coming up. 3
The Montecito Country Mart’s Post Office Has Been Spared
Plus: Funk Zone boutique said to be closing; new women's apparel shop on Coast Village Road; a Santa Barbara Bowl show worth noting; martial arts studio coming to Santa Claus Lane; volunteers sought for Parma Park trail work; Highway 101 ramp closures; "Where in Santa Barbara...?" answer. 5

























Recent Comments
Bodega Flower Girl is such a cute place with great to go fresh, delicious food, snacks & knick knacks. Everything in there is special and… — C
Children interacting with pea soup equals green diarrhea — Bob
One of the kanji for Harmony, but this turned out to stand more for peace, but I also understood that it could mean harmony also — AATOMCELL
La Super Rica!! — Mark S
because they taste really really good — Rich
Cute pantry items and shop but cases and cases of dead animals on display... no thanks. Why do people still eat animals?? "Sustainably raised", it's… — Jenna
sounds great to me! — matthew
The Santa Barbara City Council's proposed "rent stabilization ordinance" should be called a "rent reduction ordinance" since it mandates that rent increases will be well… — Donald
Bodega Flower Girl has the best prepared food-so fresh and healthy!! — cher
But does this bodega have a cat? — T. Schumacher