The County Might Build Workforce Housing Downtown
Other recent news: Jewelry store to close after 52 years; another DignityMoves project is in the works; prominent developer says he's getting out of Santa Barbara; city survey of historical buildings in San Roque; Trump administration orders more logging in Los Padres National Forest; Cottage Health looking to open a big new building in Buellton. 1
The Former Nordstrom Building Will Be Partially Converted to Residential
Plus: More turnover on Coast Village Road; four new pickleball courts in Montecito; local production of "Natasha, Pierre & the Great Comet of 1812"; jewelry store coming to the Montecito Country Mart; Gogol Bordello to play the Arlington Theatre; Arrediamo Home Decor is opening on State Street; an evening with Albert Brooks. 14
Nashville-Style Hot Chicken Restaurant Opening on State Street
More food news: Mendocino Farms chain coming to La Cumbre Plaza; the Godmothers bookstore's café has scaled back its ambitions; Haas's Fine Ice Cream profile; new Thai restaurant taking the place of a closed one; expanded hours at the Dutch Garden; dinner at Tyler x Lieu Dit; what's up with Louie's California Bistro? 3
Recent Comments
Yes, I did. Thank you for the correction. — BW
I actually own 123 and 125 E Carrillo Street, there has been no talks with the city to buy our building — Chrisina
(Did you mean to write “fix downtown withOUT adding in housing” ?) — CGinSB
My husband and I think Equinox would be a no-brainer in SB and are perplexed as to why Swell seems to be the only larger… — Kathy B
whole foods saved the circuit city building, lol — JD
The Institution Ale beer garden is the coolest hangout space in all of downtown. Let’s get these apartments and condo permitted without gouging the developers… — Jim
Trying to wrap my head around having a furniture store close by to avoid car trips. — Jefferson A.
I do, but I was thinking more about a solution that caters to all these residents without adding any car trips. I think the options… — Mica
I 100% agree with you regarding a nice grocery (not Ralphs) and butcher would add a lot to downtown SB. That said, downtown already has… — J
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