Tag: Santa Barbara City College

March 16, 2025

A Better Look at the 90-Unit Apartment Complex Proposed for Milpas Street

Plus: The San Ysidro Ranch intends to build a much larger spa; Maison K found a new home in the Upper Village; an amusing sign at SBCC's Lifescape Garden; the Junior League's annual rummage sale; new county regulations for outdoor lighting; a visit to the Hermitage Santa Barbara. 10

February 23, 2025

Higher Education on the Mesa

The holiday break was the perfect time to explore the East Campus of Santa Barbara City College: no crowds, big views, lots to gawk at. 3

January 13, 2022

Should This Block of State Street Be Closed to Cars?

Other recent news: Carpinterians will get to vote about the proposed Surfliner Inn; new candidates for the state assembly; UCSB will let professors decide whether to teach in person, while SBCC is going remote; vigilante trail closure; trapeze school likely to remain in Vera Cruz Park; Santa Barbara County moves forward on buying a Goleta motel for the homeless; UFOs appear to be drawn to the Channel Islands.

November 22, 2021

A New Tenant for the Old Church of Skatan Building

Plus: The top floor of the Big Yellow House is being converted to residential; SBCC's track and stairs have reopened for public use on weekends and holidays; makers' market at De La Guerra Plaza this weekend; large new mixed-use development, including a 200-room hotel, proposed for downtown Ojai; a tip about reserved parking at LAX. 2

September 5, 2021

Failed Rocket Launch Sent Debris Raining Down

Other recent news: Ty Warner's ex claims he abused her and hid assets; SBCC's stadium is still closed to the public; a Montecito house was moved; antiques store opens in Paseo Nuevo; members of Historic Landmarks Commission ticked off about city's closing of a paseo; Trek Foundation helping to improve mountain-biking trails; analysis of a city council candidate forum.

August 26, 2021

Hillside Burned in Loma Fire Is Declared Safe

Other recent news: Board of Supervisors mull vaccine mandate for county employees; Ventura County finally issues indoor mask order; new State Street shops; the interesting history of Turnpike Road; surprising endorsements in the upcoming election; new interim head of Santa Barbara City College.

August 6, 2021

Biltmore Employees to Vote on a Lowball Severance Offer

Other recent news: The Santa Barbara transportation manager alleging discrimination urged his religious group to "take over" the city; disagreement over whether to regulate sidewalk vendors; SBCC approves vaccine mandate; Montecito boutique Juniper has changed locations; cannabis-industry machinations in Camarillo; thirty miles of Highway 101 in Ventura County will get widened.

July 15, 2021

UCSB Wants to Build an 11-Story Dormitory

Other recent news: Biltmore owner Ty Warner is now using the Four Seasons New York as leverage; Deltopia movie causing consternation in Isla Vista; Montecito lingerie store to be replaced by new lingerie store; California's updated Covid-19-related guidelines for schools; interview with architect Jeff Shelton; the latest head of Santa Barbara City College has resigned; the case against fake grass.

July 4, 2021

California Moved Closer to Decriminalizing Psychedelic Drugs

Other recent news: Parking issues at Santa Barbara Airport; tax increase on gasoline; Santa Barbara City College faculty is upset that the college won't insist on vaccinations; Montecito Fire Department's vent retrofit program; new luxury horse facility in Santa Ynez.

June 17, 2021

Baby Steps Toward Opening Hollister Ranch Beaches to the Public

Other recent news: Westmont's "Pickle Tree" is being cut down; MacKenzie Scott gave $20 million to Santa Barbara City College; Montecito man helps a family of ducks; the harbor mini-mart reopened with a new name; citizens’ groups disagree over cannabis deals; another Edhat classic.