Santa Barbara, often referred to the American Riviera, is recognized for its Mediterranean climate, picturesque coastal views and its rich architectural heritage. Among the most iconic structures in the region are Haciendas—Homes rooted in Spanish colonial design, offering a perfect combination of rustic charm, elegance and practicality. These houses evoke a sensation of history while adjusting to a relaxed and luxurious lifestyle that defines Santa Bárbara.What does a hacienda?The hacienda -style houses are known for their timeless design, whose beauty with function. Originally from Spain and Mexico, the thesis houses were traditionally built to be comfortable, durable and related to…
Author: Olivia Parker
Using marijuana during pregnancy is linked to poor fetal development, low infant birth weight, dangerously early deliveries and even death, according to a new meta-analysis of research. “The most striking finding is the increased risk of perinatal mortality — death either during the pregnancy or shortly after the pregnancy,” said obstetrician and lead study author Dr. Jamie Lo, an associate professor of obstetrics, gynecology and urology in the School of Medicine at Oregon Health & Science University in Portland. “Prior work we’ve done shows prenatal cannabis use impacts fetal lung function and development, reducing the baby’s lung volume,” Lo said.…
People who start a new business often make one “fatal mistake” that″ll likely doom their venture before it even starts, says Steve Blank. The mistake: not researching your prospective customers or clients before deciding what kind of company you want to build, and the products or services you’ll offer. ”[I’ve] seen this a million times,” says Blank, an adjunct professor at Stanford University who has written four books on the subject of entrepreneurship and helped build eight different tech startups, of which he co-founded four. Coming up with an idea for a business first, and then determining how to sell that…
Located along the picturesque coast of Santa Barbara is one of the precious aquatic milestones of the city: the bathrooms of the pool sea. Emmarked in history, this iconic pool has not only provided a place for locals and visitors to cool, but has also remained as will of Santa Barbara’s commitment to public recreation and historical preservation.The early beginningThe pool of the bathrooms of the sea, which translates into “The Baths of the Sea”, opened for the first time in 1939, a time when Santa Barbara flourished as a destination of California. As part of the projects of the…
Located in the heart of Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara Junior High School is erected as more than an educational institution: it is a milestone that exemplifies the rich architectural heritage of the city. Designed by the famous architect George Washington SmithThis historical school is a surprising example of Spanish colonial rebirth stylea distinctive seal or the identity of Santa Barbara. Let’s explore the history of the High School of Santa Barbara and the visionary design of George Washington Smith that makes it a treasured part of the community.The story of Santa Barbara Junior HighSanta Barbara Junior High, originally inaugurated in…
For Ford Motor Company CEO Jim Farley, who runs one of the largest U.S. auto manufacturers, chasing a competitive edge in the electric vehicle race can sometimes mean getting behind the wheel of a competitor’s car. Ford has spent years, and billions of dollars, making inroads into an electric vehicle industry that’s currently dominated by Chinese company BYD and Elon Musk’s Tesla. Part of that effort has involved driving Chinese cars to scope out his competition, Farley said during a speech at Stanford University in March 2024. He once spent at least six months driving an electric vehicle made by Xiaomi, a company more well-known…
Located in the heart of Montecito is a piece of living history – the Montecito Firehouse. Originally built 1931This architectural gem was designed in the Mediterranean Renaissance style By the famous architect Alexander Bertrand HarmerWhose works have become synonymous with the Spanish colonial aesthetics of Santa Barbara. Now, almost a century later, the historic fire house has been meticulously restored and reinvented in RH Firehouse GrillMixture of old world charm with modern sophistication.A look at historyAt the beginning of the 20th century, Montecito and its surrounding communities were blooming. The style of Mediterranean Renaissance, a distinctive seal of the region,…
The Palace of Justice of Santa Barbara, a historical and architectural masterpiece, stands as a symbol of the rich cultural heritage of the city. Completed in 1929, the Palace of Justice is not only a functional government building, but also a famous piece of architecture of Spanish colonial rebirth, which attracts visitors from all over the world.The Palace of Justice was built after the devastating earthquake of 1925, which Dich destroyed much of the center of Santa Barbara. This disaster gave an opportunity for the city to redesign its architectural identity, which leads to the adoption of the Spanish colonial…
Cases of whooping cough are climbing across the country this year, with about 6,600 already documented — nearly four times the number at the same point last year. In 2024, there were more than 35,000 cases of whooping cough in the United States, the highest in more than a decade. Ten people died, including six babies less than 1 year old. Given the rise in cases, I wanted to know what causes whooping cough, how it spreads and what the symptoms are. What vaccine is recommended to prevent it, and who should get it? Why do cases appear to be surging? And what should…
Growing up, Mike Repole had two dream jobs, he says: general manager of the New York Mets or head men’s basketball coach of St. John’s University. As an adult, neither opportunity materialized. Instead, Repole co-founded drink companies Glaceau — the maker of Vitaminwater — and Bodyarmor, which sold to Coca-Cola for $4.1 billion in 2007 and $5.6 billion in 2021, respectively. Repole currently has an estimated net worth of $1.6 billion, according to Forbes. He credits one particular book for inspiring his business approach: “Success Is a Choice: Ten Steps to Overachieving in Business and Life,” by Rick Pitino. When the book first published in…