Three Longtime Incumbents Have Been Ousted
Other recent news: Santa Barbara looks to tighten up its vacation-rental policy; the ongoing overtime problem at the county sheriff's office; update on the godawful development proposed behind the Mission; Carpinteria pot growers buying cheap odor-control technology; UCSB Arts & Lectures's next season; new diaper service; more on the former church turned into “contactless” hotel. 3
The End of the Left-Exit Era
Plus: Update on the psychedelic playground near East Beach; the Frank Lloyd Wright house in the Lower Village; Diana Ross is coming to town; new tenant for the former Avis building in the Funk Zone; another single-artist gallery is opening downtown; Modoc Road bike path question; parking for Mony's, Tendrel, etc. 2
A New Gelato Shop Is Opening in the Tondi Space
More food news: Mendocino Farms opening date; two new restaurants proposed for the Funk Zone; Fresco at the Market is introducing breakfast, dinner pop-ups, and more; Apiary is taking over Idyll Mercantile; West Beach now has a coffee bar; Corazón Comedor switched back to table service; the Santa Barbara Wine Festival is coming up; no word on when Los Agaves's Milpas outpost will return. 2
Recent Comments
The majority of city council just wants to throw a band-aid on a gunshot wound and kick the actual fixes down the road. — Jeff
Why would anyone want to put money into housing right now in the City when the powers that be want to limit what a landlord… — JMac805
That church should've been housing. Can't imagine anyone living around there would want a hotel — apzer
Speaking of Tondi: I miss those gelatos especially his vegan fruit flavors but more than that I miss the friendly and talented owner. Does anyone… — Rick Perkins
So great to see the Brewhouse adding the coffee shop in the secondary bar area! What a cute place and a nice complement to the… — Emma
I recall about 20 years ago being called to that address by a homeowner to take a look at some sheet metal needs. The owner… — Walter
Fun fact- TC Boyle owns that FLW house, or at least did. — Jimmy Jam
and you are assuming I am Tom Bolton, lol — Tom
And you are assuming that the person you are replying to is not Tom Bolton from Noozhawk, lol. — el_smurfo
BANANA- I love it and am stealing it hahahaha! Sooo appropriate! — Rob