April 10, 2025
Tag: DignityMoves
The County Might Build Workforce Housing Downtown
Other recent news: Jewelry store to close after 52 years; another DignityMoves project is in the works; prominent developer says he's getting out of Santa Barbara; city survey of historical buildings in San Roque; Trump administration orders more logging in Los Padres National Forest; Cottage Health looking to open a big new building in Buellton. 4
May 19, 2023
May 12, 2023
City Parking Rates May Get Raised Again
Other recent news: An airshow might come to Santa Barbara next year; the toy train museum on State Street appears to be expanding; YouTuber pilot pleads guilty to destroying plane wreckage; more on the proposed 90-cabin homeless community; the cannabis-tax conundrum; update on closed front-country trails; Los Alamos B&B with themed rooms; Santa Barbara Humane wants a bigger building; offshore wind farm in the works near Vandenberg Space Force Base. 4
May 7, 2023
First Look at the New Rooms & Gardens in Montecito
Plus: 90-cabin homeless community proposed for Hollister Avenue; a pair of Padaro Beach Village spaces are for rent; the new Santa Claus Lane turnaround is open; Asleep at the Wheel to play the Lobero Theatre; State Street office building to be converted to short-term rentals. 1
February 1, 2023
Downtown Apartment Complex With No Parking Moves Forward
Other recent news: A look back at the Potter Hotel; profile of local author Kyle Seibel; Aga John rug store has closed; neighbors concerned about Santa Maria housing for the homeless; new online map shows which trails and roads are open; the recent buyer of a $12.5 million beach house in Carpinteria. 1
September 22, 2022
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
June 26, 2022
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
Actually- the Art Deco style they speak of.... is what the current building is described as. — Christine!
Villas 1880 -1930, the metal roofing was the only product available in NZ, used in all areas and building types, mostly based on the needs… — Alan
Even the average Kiwi is confused about the cones,.....more cones than Sheep. a modern approach to marketing green NZ... — Alan
Definitely not in keeping with the architecture of the area. — CS
Thank you for taking us along on this amazing journey with you! The unique natural beauty and energy of this land were really well expressed… — Allisson
LOL. My thoughts exactly. So weird. — BW
Of course, who doesn’t think of Art Deco when they think of Buellton?! — Sb_arkie
I don't know who Peter is but he has no eye. I have done 40+ rehabs. I live in one of the best remodels in… — James melillo
Was fascinated to read that Wendy & Eric Schmidt (he of Google CEO fame) had a hand in resuscitating Tri-County. What an excellent use of… — Curtis L
I am thrilled to know that Tri County will continue serving the residents of Santa Barbara! We love the ambiance and quality food products offered… — Sandy Weil