
WELCOME WAGON
First look at the menu and interiors of Augie’s: With a Jeff Shelton makeover and an ambitious menu, the soft-opened Mexican restaurant at State and Ortega is aiming much higher than the usual rice-and-beans fare.
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JUST LISTED
Noteworthy new listings: New-build riad in the Santa Ynez Valley; a big Ennisbrook house with views to match; Upper East contemporary with gorgeous landscaping; architectural quirkiness on Eucalyptus Hill; the old Cielo Store; and more.
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NEWS ROUNDUP
••• Santa Barbara County moves closer to banning natural gas in new buildings.
••• The New York Post takes a close look at Ty Warner.
••• Interview with congressperson Salud Carbajal.
••• Hillside House has plans for 168 housing units in Hidden Valley.
••• Reggae on the Mountain festival is coming up.
••• School board candidates debate.
••• Cannabis farm approved near Cate School (above).
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WHERE IN SANTA BARBARA…?
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Thank you for going and this report so I don't have to. I think I would just stay in PS instead. — Rich
Phoenix, like LA is an enigma. You can find everything and nothing at the same time. You can walk among the most beautiful scenery in… — Sam Tababa
Where is everyone going to park their cars who move in to the new (unappealing) apartment building on Gutierrez at Milpas????? — Leslie
Menu looks very inexpensive.. — Local SB
For me, the aesthetics of this project are terrible. I think that's what needs to change. However, if you add more low income units to… — John
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Despite the monstrous nature of this project, what's up with demolishing 8 low-income units? Even if those 8 income-restricted units are replaced in the project,… — Rick
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I stopped on that corner so many times 15 - 25 years ago after nights at WildCat. If they're smart about it, they'll be open… — Daryl
Outdoor lighting is already enforced by Santa Barbara County Planning & Development's zoning enforcement, which is a reactive, complaint-driven program. Roughly 5% of their annual… — Paul