November 9, 2023
Tag: Coast Village Association
First Look Inside Carpinteria’s New Bookstore
Plus: Farewell to Montecito's "welcome tree"; Jeff Shelton–designed T-shirts; Coast Village Week is coming up; two new biographies of Pearl Chase; Loud Flower Art Co. has opened on E. Haley Street; Padaro Lane beach access and "road closed" signage; a meeting about changes to Cliff Drive; the Santa Claus Lane Bikeway is officially done. 5
June 10, 2022
Coast Village Road Will Finally Get Some Attention
Other recent news: No surprises in recent election; Havaianas now has a Santa Barbara shop; county public health director Van-Do Reynoso is stepping down; city passes moratorium on new hotels; zebra repeatedly spotted on Camino Cielo; Carly Rae Jepsen to play the Arlington. 1
February 7, 2022
October 13, 2021
Inside the Stylish New Shop on State Street
Plus: What's up with the Best Western Plus hotel near La Cumbre; Coast Village Road trick-or-treating is back on this year; a former UCSB tennis player's new fitness business; the Montecito Association is planning a Christmas parade; when your neighbor loves baseball too much; do you recognize this dome? 3
February 13, 2021
October 17, 2020
October 13, 2019
Burning Questions
- 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?
- What Was the Weeping Willow Inn?
- Why Are There Story Poles at Calle Real Center?
- When Will the Last Segment of Highway 101 Get Upgraded?
Recent Comments
Wait, I'm confused. It's from L.A. - aren't we supposed to hate it? /s — Doug B
I stopped on that corner so many times 15 - 25 years ago after nights at WildCat. If they're smart about it, they'll be open… — Daryl
Outdoor lighting is already enforced by Santa Barbara County Planning & Development's zoning enforcement, which is a reactive, complaint-driven program. Roughly 5% of their annual… — Paul
Yeah, too bad the veg option is twice that! — Meredith
Drone Patrol by the noisy neighbors? Or by their Private Security Operatives? — Judy's Older Brother
I think this is brilliant, an easy walk from State St. or people can park in the Ortega Street public lot. The prices seem reasonable.… — Meridith Moore
I’m so tired of smash burgers. They’re like burger jerky. I want a thick, juicy burger. — Sue
Will the string light police be peeking over backyard hedges? — KF
Great, yet another burger joint. Hey, you know what we also need more of? How about Mexican food?! — Mike Hunt
I support the project. But an AB 1287 project would be even better: same building envelope, but 120 instead of 90 units. The 55 units… — Steve Johnson