Tag: Macy’s

March 7, 2024

The Deal to Transform Paseo Nuevo Is Taking Shape

Other recent news: The owner of nearly all local movie theaters declared bankruptcy; Roy Lee appears to have dislodged Das Williams; Garden Street hotel moves forward; the buyer who paid $32 million for the DeGeneres/de Rossi flip; updated FEMA flood maps expected soon; the Macy's store at La Cumbre is spared for now; Ellwood Marine Terminal to be restored to its natural state; Ellwood Mesa has reopened to the public; wind farm near Lompoc begins operations. 9

March 30, 2022

Why Is So Much of the Macy’s Store Empty?

"What's going on at the Macy's store in La Cumbre Plaza? The second floor is empty and there are toys on the ground floor." —D. 1

January 4, 2022

Cottage Hospital Has Stopped Allowing Visitors Again

Other recent news: Mask mandate extended another month; Covid tests are in short supply; the Santa Barbara Arts shop in La Arcada Plaza is closing after 18 years; a profile of AutoCamp, the Santa Barbara–based chain of Airstream hotels; six people recently robbed Macy's; East Valley Road water main construction; the buyers of a Bali-inspired house in Montecito; a new 112-square-mile nature preserve.

December 14, 2021

Is Something Big Brewing at La Cumbre Plaza?

Other recent news: Record-breaking rainfall in Santa Barbara County; an updated storm impact consideration map was released; statewide indoor mask mandate; Santa Barbara moves toward regulating sidewalk vendors; work completed on a Summerland Beach oil well; decommissioning of Platform Holly has restarted. 5

June 18, 2020

Possible Changes for the Nordstrom and Macy’s Buildings

Other recent news: The pedestrian-only section of State Street is a winner, but should more people be wearing masks?; California issued a statewide order requiring masks; Goleta keeps open the option of raising its sales tax; Santa Barbara community development director resigns.