September 22, 2022
Tag: 630 Chapala Street
New Design Guidelines for Parklets on the State Street Promenade
Other recent news: Reactions to two proposed apartment complexes downtown; desalination buoys to be tested off Vandenberg; Biltmore employees headed for arbitration; the county is looking at more tiny villages for the homeless; Bennett's Toys is closing; Conan O'Brien bought in Carpinteria; looking at the candidates in November's election; new boutique in Santa Ynez. 3
September 11, 2022
July 5, 2021
New Apartment Complex Proposed for the Former Volkswagen Dealership Downtown
Plus: San Ysidro Ranch has added a miniature golf course; cool house overlooking Hendry's Beach likely to be torn down; site visit to see the Montecito Club's violations firsthand; clarification about what sold at 101 Mesa Lane; Jan and Dean are playing the Lobero. 1
Burning Questions
- Why Are There Story Poles at Calle Real Center?
- When Will the Last Segment of Highway 101 Get Upgraded?
- Why Are There “No Grading” Signs on the Edison Catway?
- Why Are There Pedestrian Gates at Train Tracks?
- Is This Summerland’s Original Train Station?
- What Does the “S” on Certain Chimneys Stand For?
- What’s the Status of the Decommissioning of Rincon Island?
Recent Comments
Wow a lot of design experts that seem to know what’s best for everyone. How can we ever survive without you? — Jimbo
Another entertain-formative walk about! Thank you Erik. But for me, what stands out are your words that perfectly describe both the wonderful soul and danger… — Robert Redfield
I love the Riveria but they need to work on the lighting, can we get some candles at the tables, please? — SKS
You are exactly correct: Shame on our elected officials and their failure to comply with state housing law. There is nothing new about the requirements… — MB
Thanks for this stroller down memory lane! I lived at 218 W Anapamu when I first lived in SB in 2002. My friend and I… — Christine
I have a friend that lived at the the “hovel” on Coyote rd just before it was sold several years ago - the home was… — JB
1035 State St — Karl
Sharon I liked it so much. Every time we drove by we searched for it trying to make a picture and show our family in… — Margaret
Hey C, I first visited Summerland in 1977 when I went to the Big Yellow House with some friends that were attending Westmont. Sorry, but… — Dan
I’ve lived and worked in Summerland for 30 years. I like the town the way it is. We don’t need to be another Montecito. I… — Rosa