April 13, 2025
Burning Questions
- What’s the Story Behind the Seal of the City of Santa Barbara?
- Four Questions From the Mailbag
- What’s This Pole With a Flashing Blue Light?
- What Are These Sculptures on the Riviera?
- What’s the Origin Story of This Fence on Hot Springs Road?
- What’s the Housing Development Under Construction Next to the Polo Fields?
- Why Is Part of This West Beach Mosaic Covered in Concrete?
Recent Comments
This is a story unto itself, an “outsider” researching the meaning behind the seal to help educate the locals who have no clue, not even… — Miss C
Much appreciation to the library staff for their deep dive into the archives for this. Love the close up photos of the tympanum. It's stunning! — ElizabethW
Are we suppose to feel bad for St. George? I cannot imagine anyone is upset about him finally moving on my SB, but I sure… — Monica
Hey, Ed, Don't let the door hit ya........ Maybe now you can devote your time to cleaning up the mess at what used to be… — MO
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