Carpinteria Mainstay Robitaille’s Fine Candies to Close in December 2024
The family business, known for its “inauguration mints,” announced plans to close after 36 years.
Recent Stories
Board of Supervisors Approve Emergency Moratorium to Save Senior Mobile Homes
The ordinance creates a Senior Mobile Home Overlay Zone to temporarily prevent redevelopment.
Rep. Salud Carbajal Stays Optimistic on Election Night Despite Presidential Results
Democrats won on the Central Coast, but nationwide races raise big questions over the future.
El Presidio Comes to Life for Día de los Muertos Market & Craft Day
Hundreds packed into El Presidio de Santa Bárbara Historic Park to celebrate culture and honor the dead.
Two-Vehicle Fire Reported at Figueroa Street Parking Structure
As black smoke billowed into downtown Santa Barbara, fire crews battled a fire in two vehicles atop the library parking structure on East Figueroa Street.
More than Books: Santa Barbara Library Plaza Set to Open
After a long road of setbacks and delays, the Michael Towbes Plaza is ready for the public.
Santa Barbara Streets Not So Safe for Bicyclists, Pedestrians
The city received an $800,000 grant to help tackle an “unusually high” rate of traffic-related incidents.
Chaucer’s Books Celebrates 50 Years in Santa Barbara
The 50th anniversary party on Friday will also honor the 80th birthday of the bookstore’s original founder, Mahri Kerley.
Honoring the Dead, Celebrating Life with Día de Muertos
Making an ofrenda and learning the traditions of Day of the Dead in Santa Barbara.
Santa Barbara City to Streamline Building Permit Process
Council may vote on new design review by end of year.
