Home Plate Grill will be closing its doors on March 31 after 10 years at its Goleta location.
The restaurant announced that it will close its spot, at 7398 Calle Real, Suite C, in an Instagram post shared on March 6.
“We sincerely thank all our customers, friends and community members for your support over the last decade,” the post read. “Serving you has meant so much to us, and we are grateful for every visit, meal and memory shared here.”
The post was signed by head chef Ken Johnston, Amanda Johnston and their staff.
Restaurant staff reportedly chose not to renew their lease and will close the restaurant.
ReStore to Restart Soon
The resale shop ReStore will begin accepting donations on Monday at its 400 State St. location in Santa Barbara.
The ReStore brand is owned and operated by Habitat for Humanity. The stores accept donations of lightly used furniture and home décor, along with usable building materials and fixtures.
The donated items and other materials that the organization receives will then be sold to the public.
The sales are used to support the Habitat for Humanity of Southern Santa Barbara County and the organization’s goal of providing affordable housing in Santa Barbara.
Habitat Santa Barbara announced it had signed the lease for the new ReStore in February 2023. The organization previously operated a ReStore in Goleta, but the business closed during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Even though the store will be accepting donations, the grand opening is expected to happen in the summer.
Donations can be dropped off on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays between 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. in the back of the store. Enter the back entrance on Gutierrez Street.
From Sunshine to Sunset
Santa Barbara Sunshine Café will be expanding its hours to serve dinner.
The café, at 5711 Calle Real in Goleta, now will be serving dinner on Fridays and Saturdays from 4:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. It’s open daily, but was open only from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.
SuperMoss Spreads to State Street
Garden center SuperMoss will celebrate its grand opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 4 p.m. March 19 at 922 State St. in Santa Barbara.
SuperMoss describes itself as the “leading provider of preserved mosses, baskets and decorative items in the floral, craft and lawn & garden industries.”
“We know our customers because we are our customers — garden lovers, home decorators, floral artists, and dreamers. Our products are crafted to spark imagination and bring the calming power of nature into the home,” said Uri Dolev, the company’s owner. “Every preserved piece of moss, every handcrafted accent is a reminder that beauty doesn’t have to be complicated — just natural.”
The Downtown Santa Barbara Improvement Association invites residents to the event.
Santa Maria’s Super Premier Bank
Community Bank of Santa Maria has received two new ratings for its performance in 2025.
The bank was named as a “Super Premier Performing” institution for 2025 by the Findley Reports. The Findley Reports rating focuses on the bank’s growth, return on beginning equity, operating income relative to assets, and loan-loss performance.
The bank also earned a rating of five stars from BauerFinancial, which is a sign of “strong capital levels, consistent profitability, high-quality loans, and overall financial stability,” according to a press release from the bank.
“We’re incredibly proud of these achievements,” said Janet Silveria, president and CEO. “They speak to the strength of our team and our ability to deliver strong financial results while staying true to our mission of serving our customers and our community.”
Community Bank of Santa Maria celebrated its 25th anniversary this year.
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