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Expect Traffic Delays
I have a concern about Goleta’s restriping project in Old Town. Reducing the lanes from two to one each direction will cause more traffic delays. It’s a poorly thought-out project. Where is the engineering study? Its description is weak and not backed up with data.
Santa Barbara’s Grand Arlington Hotel
Other than a written record and historic photos, there’s not much left of the grand and gracious hotels that once beckoned travelers to visit Santa Barbara. We begin here a series of articles celebrating these luxurious lodging destinations, now lost to history. The Arlington Hotel, situated on a square...
Big G’s Barbecue Fuses American, Mexican, and Guatemalan Cuisines
Purists may freak out, but it’s about time that someone spiced up American barbecue. That’s what Gabriel and Misha De Loera are doing through Big G’s Barbecue, which employs traditional slow-cooking techniques — currently via a 250-gallon, eight-foot smoker — that are enhanced by the flavors and flare of both Mexico and Guatemala.
Downtown Santa Barbara Loses Wendy Foster State Street
Wendy Foster on State Street was mobbed this Wednesday morning as word leaked out that the whole downtown store was marked down 50 percent. The Foster empire’s six boutiques dropped to five with the announcement on Tuesday that it would close its State Street location in Santa Barbara. “With...
Recent landslide leads to lane closure along Las Alturas Road by red-tagged home
Workers have closed one lane on Las Alturas Road while the City of Santa Barbara finds a solution for a Riviera house that is slowly sliding down the hill. The post Recent landslide leads to lane closure along Las Alturas Road by red-tagged home appeared first on News Channel 3-12.
Cemetery Tour Digs Up History of Its Famous and Infamous Residents
Local historian David Petry, author of “The Best Last Place: a History of the Santa Barbara Cemetery,” will conduct a Historic Walking Tour of the Santa Barbara Cemetery, 1-3:30 p.m. Sunday, May 26. Participants should meet at the Cemetery Chapel, 901 Channel Drive. Cost to attend is $25...
Scholarship Foundation of Santa Barbara Announces Scholarship Awards for 2024-25
Press releases are posted on Independent.com as a free community service. Santa Barbara, CA — The Scholarship Foundation of Santa Barbara has awarded college scholarships totaling more than $7.1 million to 1,784 Santa Barbara County students for the 2024-25 academic year. High school seniors were notified of their awards on April 26; all other recipients were notified on May 15.
15 Francisco Drive, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93105
Welcome to this captivating midcentury retreat nestled in the serene foothills of Santa Barbara, embodying the essence of California living with its seamless integration of indoor and outdoor spaces and breathtaking panoramic views. Step inside to discover a thoughtfully designed floor plan that prioritizes comfort and style while showcasing uninterrupted...
A sweet legacy: McConnell’s Fine Ice Creams celebrates 75th anniversary
Seventy-five years ago, husband and wife Gordon “Mac” and Ernesteen “Ernie” McConnell had a dream: making the finest ice cream in the world. In 1949, they launched the beloved McConnell’s Fine Ice Creams brand and opened their first location on Mission and State Street in December 1950.
Recent landslide leads to lane closure along Las Alturas Road by red-tagged home
Workers have closed one lane on Las Alturas Road while the City of Santa Barbara finds a solution for a Riviera house that is slowly sliding down the hill. The post Recent landslide leads to lane closure along Las Alturas Road by red-tagged home appeared first on News Channel 3-12.
Parking budget goes into reverse as Santa Barbara looks for new funding
Santa Barbara is considering a change in parking fees to generate new funds. The department is currently working in a deficit. The post Parking budget goes into reverse as Santa Barbara looks for new funding appeared first on News Channel 3-12.
National Geographic photographer inspires teens to help safeguard the world’s oceans in Santa Barbara
Hundreds of students are getting a chance to see the work of National Geographic photographer Cristina Mittermeier in Santa Barbara. The post National Geographic photographer inspires teens to help safeguard the world’s oceans in Santa Barbara appeared first on News Channel 3-12.
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