August 7, 2024
Tag: Plaza del Mar Park
Faherty Is Opening a Big Store on Coast Village Road
Plus: Domecíl has taken more space in Victoria Court; Momentum Dance Company appears to be opening a studio; the renovation of the Plaza del Mar bandshell is complete; Clare V. is expanding at the Montecito Country Mart; two Shakespeare productions at Elings Park; clarification about the Salmon Trader's potential shop. 3
August 10, 2023
A Cool New House Is Under Construction on Padaro Lane
Plus: The Plaza Del Mar band shell renovation will begin soon; Angel Montecito's moving date; new women’s apparel boutique in the Funk Zone; update on the giant red stiletto off Highway 101; work on Summerland oil wells to start next week; "Where in Santa Barbara...?" answer. 2
October 20, 2022
The Green Bike Lane Markings Are Being Removed From the State Street Promenade
Plus: Chapala Street bike lane extended; two southbound Highway 101 off-ramps are reopening; Grocery Outlet shopping center sold; Plaza del Mar band shell funding; the answer to the final "Where in Santa Barbara...?" restroom photo; fake spider web dos and don'ts; Istanbul travel advice. 1
April 24, 2022
Montecito Homeowners Fight Effort to Reclaim Hot Springs Trailhead Parking
Other recent news: Who will donate the last $50,000 for the Plaza Del Mar bandshell?; Santa Barbara Airport, Amtrak, and city buses drop mask requirement; the Montecito Journal's new spinoff magazine; Carpinteria Skate Park moves forward; FAA revokes license of asinine YouTube pilot; drama at the Montecito Sanitary District; Goleta motel to become permanent housing for the homeless. 2
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