January 13, 2025
What lies at the center of Argonne Circle? Not much, actually. But getting there was fun. 3
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August 7, 2021
Know where this was shot? Prove it in the comments. (Update: We have a winner!) 4
August 6, 2021
Other recent news: The Santa Barbara transportation manager alleging discrimination urged his religious group to "take over" the city; disagreement over whether to regulate sidewalk vendors; SBCC approves vaccine mandate; Montecito boutique Juniper has changed locations; cannabis-industry machinations in Camarillo; thirty miles of Highway 101 in Ventura County will get widened.
More food news: Centennial Beer Hall, in the former Mercury Lounge space, says it's close to opening; more tasting-room musical chairs in the Funk Zone; the push to save the Sweet Wheel Farm; a new restaurant is coming to La Cumbre Plaza; Bristol Farms is celebrating its Santa Barbara store's first anniversary; S.Y. Kitchen's new courtyard.
August 5, 2021
Noteworthy new listings also include ocean views on Pepper Hill; Campanil house with an unwieldy floor plan; midcentury fixer in Hope Ranch; an "extended family resort” on the edge of San Roque; and a rustic getaway far up Toro Canyon.
August 4, 2021
Plus: Bikini shop opening on State Street; Willie Nelson and Lucinda Williams to play the Bowl; MayBerry apparel said to be opening a store here; Sonos should sponsor the Plaza Del Mar Park band shell renovation; a mini-review of the White Water hotel in Cambria; last week's "Where in Santa Barbara...?" answer.
August 3, 2021
Sorry, folks: "Beginning Friday, August 6, Santa Barbara County Public Health is mandating the use of universal face coverings indoors, regardless of vaccination status."
Other recent news: Carpinteria's skate park is near the fundraising finish line; Santa Barbara's first newspaper has been digitized; pushback on the Neighborhood Clinic's proposed Westside building; coffee table book about Carp artists; sleazy cannabis dealings in San Luis Obispo.
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The huge dingleberry hanging from your dunce hat must be in your eyes bro! — Christine!
RE. Harding bridge, it was built in the 1990's because of flooding. — Hans
If your monthly rent is more than what many make in a year you should not be receiving the same rental protections. — Jefferson A.
Bullseye. Funny how these folks always self-identify. Sure makes them easy to avoid... In fact, you will know all about their 'world view' just by… — Sam Tababa
Interesting attempt to finger point at and label those who care about victims of disasters. Those who believe in free market principles are not always… — Bettye Jones
I thought so too, but I checked the price at my local coffee shop and it was the same. Yes, Whole Foods has bagels for… — Art
Quite entertaining to watch the "Free Market Conservatives" get upset that the market is active and that the Government regulations and services they rail against… — Sam Tababa
Plus $2.50 for a spread — Gracie
It's not just "high end" rentals. I already spotted a $300/month increase to a regular Goleta residence I had been watching. It was already a… — Just a person
Very sad about Dawn Patrol! I hope they open again in a better location. Their burrito with poached egg and their hashes were so good!… — Jane