Best Bets for Private Events in Santa Barbara

When you’re planning an event, there's only one thing more important than the guest list—and that's the venue. Here are 10 that know how to do it right, whether you're going big or intimate, fancy or casual.

Increased Regulation Likely for Pandemic Restaurant Expansion

Other recent news: The fall cruise season has begun; list of Santa Barbara infrastructure projects; an opponent for Das Williams; big downtown probation office moves forward; the ongoing restoration of Hammond's Meadow; Santa Barbara Unified School District enrollment continues to drop; Santa Barbara Humane expansion and the recreation of an airport hangar. 4

Captain Fatty’s Beer Garden Has Opened

More food news: Profile of Dang Burger, opening soon in Carpinteria; Goleta brewpub said to be in the works; Tamar is making progress on a permanent location; weekly delivery of Considered's cold beverages; Satellite is throwing a "barn rave" at its forthcoming annex; Pressed Juicery shortened its name; new name and menu for Sear Steakhouse in Solvang. 2

Newsletter: October 4

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Architecture, Design & AI: What Will the Future Bring? – The VADATalks Series

What does it mean for creative thinkers when quantum computers can solve calculations a trillion times faster than current systems? With the power of artificial intelligence, how far can the boundaries of art, architecture, and design be pushed? These questions are being investigated right here in Santa Barbara, and the first event of the new VADATalks series is a discussion with local experts.

Hope Ranch Hot Potato Sells for Fourth Time in Five Years

Last week's sales also include Spanish style on Hidden Valley Lane; the least fancy house on Channel Drive; Cottages at Summerland for $600,000 over ask; 1904 Upper East roomfest; and more.

Sansum Clinic Has Begun Its Merger With Sutter Health

Other recent news: Plans for a bike lane and transit service on the State Street Promenade; the Katy Perry/Orlando Bloom real estate trial is underway; Modoc Road bike path progress; Santa Barbara Unified School District to build employee housing; Planning Commission chairperson rips the city council over the housing crisis.

Paso Robles, Pinnacles National Park, and Beyond

Notes from a road trip north, including the Hotel Cheval in Paso Robles, the marvelous Pinnacles National Park, and the Ritz-Carlton San Francisco. 6

Newsletter: October 1

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Where in Santa Barbara…?

Know where this was shot? Prove it in the comments. (Update: We have a winner!) 1