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13 California Road Trips You Should Try to Take at Least Once Carrie Bell © Nirian/Getty Images Dreaming of a California road trip? Of course, you are because who wouldn't want to hit the open road to explore unbeatable beaches, matchless mountains, divine deserts, national parks, bustling big cities, quaint seaside villages, lush lakes, historic sites, artist colonies, and wonderful wine countries? A number of iconic drives start or end there, including historic Route 66. "The sheer variety of experiences in California, along with our state's diverse natural beauty, makes i...

New committee will lead talks about downtown Santa Barbara changes SANTA BARBARA, Calif. - Whatever the next phase of changes will be to the downtown core, the Santa Barbara City Council is going to have a subcommittee lead the way. Already there has been an extensive public outreach effort, surveys and sample drawings. Real-time changes including patios, parklets and traffic control additions are already in plain sight. The big picture master plan decisions are still coming into focus. It will involve input from several directions including city leaders, planners, business owners, property ...

| 8:30 a.m. As confidence in a coronavirus recovery continues to grow — to the discomfort, even disappointment, of far too many lockdown advocates — it’s inevitable that resilient and freedom-hungry Americans would begin turning their attention to what comes next. It’s been a really long year. The last 12 months brought death, economic devastation and a mounting toll of woe from job losses, isolation, social deprivation, psychological turmoil and the public schools debacle. Not to mention the myriad other public health consequences of this public health crisis. The pandemic has scar...

Where to eat Caffeinate your mornings at Handlebar Coffee, grab pizza for lunch from Bettina, order Asian takeout from Oku, and finish with a cocktail at Venus in Furs. State Street Promenade in the center of town has been pedestrianized since the pandemic and looks set to continue as a car-free way to peruse menus when you’re hungry. Things to do Got kids? They’ll want to explore MOXI, the Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation (closed at time of writing; hopefully open soon), grab an ice cream from a branch of McConnell’s, and tour the harbor on Lil’ Toot Water Taxi's 20-minute rid...

Housing and Development Newsletter But Running's Funk Zone outdoor beer garden appears to have hit the Funk Zone at just the right time.  "We're excited to offer something in the community that may be a little bit different than what they get in other places," Running said. "I think they will enjoy their experience here." Buckhorn Undergoes Transformation The Cuyama Buckhorn, northeast of Santa Barbara, is transforming into a destination resort hotel. The "iconic roadside motel," built in 1952, now features new outdoor spaces, a "glistening" heated pool, a jacuzzi, a barrel sauna with sunset...