February 19, 2023
Tag: Coral Casino
The Las Aves Developer Has Taken Over More of Los Patos Way
Plus: Housing for the homeless is said to be in the works for 1.7 acres on upper State Street; more on MarBorg's hefty rate hike for non-curbside service; Channel City Lumber is opening a Santa Barbara store; Angel boutique is moving; an update on the Best Western Pepper Tree Hotel; the Santa Barbara Antique Show is coming up; E. Mountain Drive has reopened at the Cold Spring trailhead; Trombone Shorty, Ziggy Marley, and Mavis Staples to play the Santa Barbara Bowl. 10
January 5, 2023
Highway 154 Is Closed Due to a Rockslide
Other recent news: An update on the Coral Casino; historic Goleta farmhouse to open for tours; how the state's requirement for new housing is affecting local municipalities; big plans for Dos Pueblos Ranch; a screed about Santa Barbara's "disgusting downtown mess." 6
June 17, 2022
The Sears Auto Center at La Cumbre Plaza Has a New Tenant
Other recent news: An update on the Coral Casino's renovations; chef Charlie Palmer is working on a Santa Barbara hotel; interview with police chief Barney Melekian; Santa Barbara Junior High School's flagpole has been replaced; Goleta voters to decide on small sales tax increase; weekly market at La Casa de la Raza; proposed UCSB staff housing moves forward. 2
April 15, 2022
Many More Dirt Sidewalks Are in the Works for Montecito
Other recent news: Pet paraphernalia shop opens on Coast Village Road; more stores coming to Paseo Nuevo; alleged turtle thief apprehended; UCSB's collection of recorded music on wax cylinders; inside the Montecito Sanitary District; Coral Casino's reopening forecast. 1
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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?
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I'm really curious about Peak Hygiene. It would be a nice experience to have your teeth cleaned without having the dentist come in afterward with… — ElizabethW
Is their gonna be an updated menu with seared ahi tuna? — Michael
Let's see how the restaurant holds up after some big storms and storm surges. Not sure I would sink so much money into a restaurant… — Jillian
I’m looking forward to coming and appreciate the elevated menu. I live in Goleta, and 3rd generation local. It’s not what I expected, but it… — Carolyn
Hey Omar, I think you can tell from just these initial comments that old school Goleta is not looking for “elevated” dining. We are all… — Annie
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I agree with you. The menu looks fantastic with some really yummy options but I'm having a hard time envisioning going there for dinner with… — BW