Santa Barbara, California

ROSEWOOD MIRAMAR BEACH IS ONE OF FIFTEEN PROPERTIES IN THE WORLD WITH A TRIPLE FIVE-STAR FORBES RATING

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Thursday, February 8, 2024

MONTECITO, Calif., Feb. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Rosewood Miramar Beach, the premier coastal retreat on one of the world's most exclusive coastlines, is pleased to announce that it has been named a Five-Star property with a Five-Star spa, Sense, a Rosewood Spa, and Five-Star restaurant, Caruso's, on the 2024 Forbes Travel Guide Star Rating list. This esteemed accolade celebrates the Resort's commitment to impeccable service, top-tier accommodations, best-in-class amenities and more. The Resort, which opened in Montecito, California in 2019, celebrates its 5-year anniversary March 1st as one of only 15 properties globally and one of only 5 in the U.S. with the coveted triple Five-Star title.

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  • Recognition from Forbes Travel Guide continues to be an industry benchmark and one of the most trusted accolades by consumers.
  • "We are beyond proud of the team and honored to receive the coveted triple Five-Star Forbes rating," said Philipp Posch, Vice President of Hospitality of Caruso.
  • This marks the 4th year Sense, A Rosewood Spa, at Rosewood Miramar Beach receives this coveted award.
  • "We could not be more thrilled to be featured as a triple Five-Star resort on Forbes Travel Guide's prestigious 2024 Star Rating List," said Rick Fidel, Managing Director at Rosewood Miramar Beach.

ROSEWOOD MIRAMAR BEACH AWARDED FIVE-STAR RATING ON FORBES TRAVEL GUIDE'S 2022 STAR RATING LIST

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Tuesday, April 26, 2022

MONTECITO, Calif., April 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Rosewood Miramar Beach, the premier coastal retreat on one of the world's most exclusive coastlines, is pleased to announce that it has been named a Five-Star property on the 2022 Forbes Travel Guide Star Rating list. This esteemed accolade celebrates the resort's commitment to impeccable service, top-tier accommodations, best-in-class amenities and more. The resort, which opened in Montecito, California in 2019, has also been recognized by Forbes for its on-site wellness oasis, Sense, A Rosewood Spa, with a Five Star-rating for the third consecutive year.

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  • Rosewood Miramar Beach has been honored among the world's best luxury hotels, restaurants and spas by one of the travel industry's top authorities
    MONTECITO, Calif., April 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Rosewood Miramar Beach, the premier coastal retreat on one of the world's most exclusive coastlines, is pleased to announce that it has been named a Five-Star property on the 2022 Forbes Travel Guide Star Rating list.
  • Recognition from Forbes Travel Guide continues to be an industry benchmark and one of the most trusted accolades by consumers.
  • "We could not be more thrilled to be featured as a Five-Star resort on Forbes Travel Guide's prestigious 2022 Star Rating List," said Rick Fidel, Managing Director at Rosewood Miramar Beach.
  • Amenities include Sense, A Rosewood Spa, a state-of-the-art fitness studio, two cabana-lined pools and bespoke beach service on the sandy shores of Miramar Beach.

Rick Fidel Named Managing Director Of Rosewood Miramar Beach

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Monday, October 4, 2021

MONTECITO, Calif., Oct. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Rosewood Miramar Beach, one of the world's most luxurious oceanfront resorts, is pleased to announce the promotion of Rick Fidel to managing director.

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  • MONTECITO, Calif., Oct. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Rosewood Miramar Beach, one of the world's most luxurious oceanfront resorts, is pleased to announce the promotion of Rick Fidel to managing director.
  • "It is with great pleasure that we announce the appointment of Rick Fidel as Miramar's managing director," said Philipp Posch, senior vice president of hospitality at Caruso, owner of Rosewood Miramar Beach.
  • "We are very happy to recognize Rick's numerous contributions to Rosewood Miramar Beach and the Montecito community," said Bede Barry, Rosewood Hotel's & Resort's Vice President, Operations- Americas.
  • Rosewood Miramar Beach is owned by Caruso and managed by Rosewood Hotels & Resorts.

U.S. Polo Assn. Announced as Official Stadium & Apparel Sponsor for the Illustrious Silver Cup® and Pacific Coast Open in Santa Barbara

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Thursday, July 22, 2021

, the official brand of the United States Polo Association (USPA), announced it will serve as the Official Stadium & Apparel Sponsor for the illustrious Silver Cup and Pacific Coast Open at the Santa Barbara Polo & Racquet Club.

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  • , the official brand of the United States Polo Association (USPA), announced it will serve as the Official Stadium & Apparel Sponsor for the illustrious Silver Cup and Pacific Coast Open at the Santa Barbara Polo & Racquet Club.
  • Positioned in between the Carpinteria Foothills and the Pacific Ocean, Santa Barbara Polo & Racquet Club offers an unparalleled backdrop in the western United States.
  • for the historic tournaments played here, including the notable Silver Cup, which was first played in 1900," said Danny Walker, Board Member, Santa Barbara Polo & Racquet Club.
  • USPA official events, Silver Cup and the Pacific Coast Open, will be live-streamed on Global Polo TV at globalpolo.com .

U.S. Polo Assn. Announced as Official Stadium & Apparel Sponsor for the Illustrious Silver Cup® and Pacific Coast Open in Santa Barbara

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Thursday, July 22, 2021

, the official brand of the United States Polo Association (USPA), announced it will serve as the Official Stadium & Apparel Sponsor for the illustrious Silver Cup and Pacific Coast Open at the Santa Barbara Polo & Racquet Club.

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  • , the official brand of the United States Polo Association (USPA), announced it will serve as the Official Stadium & Apparel Sponsor for the illustrious Silver Cup and Pacific Coast Open at the Santa Barbara Polo & Racquet Club.
  • Positioned in between the Carpinteria Foothills and the Pacific Ocean, Santa Barbara Polo & Racquet Club offers an unparalleled backdrop in the western United States.
  • for the historic tournaments played here, including the notable Silver Cup, which was first played in 1900," said Danny Walker, Board Member, Santa Barbara Polo & Racquet Club.
  • USPA official events, Silver Cup and the Pacific Coast Open, will be live-streamed on Global Polo TV at globalpolo.com .

OTC Markets Group Welcomes American Riviera Bank (Santa Barbara, CA) to OTCQX

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Monday, June 14, 2021

NEW YORK, June 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- OTC Markets Group Inc. (OTCQX: OTCM), operator of financial markets for 11,000 U.S. and global securities, today announced American Riviera Bank (Santa Barbara, CA) (OTCQX: ARBV), a full-service community bank focused on the Central Coast of California, has qualified to trade on the OTCQX Best Market.

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  • NEW YORK, June 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- OTC Markets Group Inc. (OTCQX: OTCM), operator of financial markets for 11,000 U.S. and global securities, today announced American Riviera Bank (Santa Barbara, CA) (OTCQX: ARBV), a full-service community bank focused on the Central Coast of California, has qualified to trade on the OTCQX Best Market.
  • American Riviera Bank (Santa Barbara, CA) begins trading today on OTCQX under the symbol "ARBV."
  • About American Riviera Bank (Santa Barbara, CA)
    American Riviera Bank is a full-service community bank focused on serving the lending and deposit needs of businesses and consumers on the Central Coast of California.
  • For additional information about American Riviera Bank, visit www.americanriviera.bank
    About OTC Markets Group Inc.
    OTC Markets Group Inc. (OTCQX: OTCM) operates the OTCQX Best Market, the OTCQB Venture Market and the Pink Open Market for 11,000 U.S. and global securities.

TV Santa Barbara Wins Gold, Silver and Bronze at 2021 Telly Awards

SANTA BARBARA, Calif., June 1, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- TV Santa Barbara (TVSB), the region's community media access center that operates channels 17 and 71, is proud to announce that they were recognized as the winner of four 2021 Telly Awards, including the prestigious Gold Award for the production of the "Make Goleta Count!"

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  • SANTA BARBARA, Calif., June 1, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- TV Santa Barbara (TVSB), the region's community media access center that operates channels 17 and 71, is proud to announce that they were recognized as the winner of four 2021 Telly Awards, including the prestigious Gold Award for the production of the "Make Goleta Count!"
  • Silver and Bronze honors were also earned for video productions created in partnership with the Central Coast Division of the American Heart Association.
  • TV Santa Barbara really captured the heart and soul of our community in this video and we are so proud of it."
  • TV Santa Barbara (TVSB) is a 501(c) 3 non-profit organization which operates two community access television channels, 17 and 71.

Glass House Group Awarded Two Additional Santa Barbara Retail Licenses

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Tuesday, May 11, 2021

b'LOS ANGELES, May 11, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Glass House Group , ("Glass House" or the "Company"), one of the fastest-growing, privately-held, vertically integrated cannabis and hemp companies in the U.S., has been awarded two additional retail licenses by Santa Barbara County to open adult-use dispensaries in Santa Ynez and Isla Vista.

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  • b'LOS ANGELES, May 11, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Glass House Group , ("Glass House" or the "Company"), one of the fastest-growing, privately-held, vertically integrated cannabis and hemp companies in the U.S., has been awarded two additional retail licenses by Santa Barbara County to open adult-use dispensaries in Santa Ynez and Isla Vista.
  • With the additional dispensary licenses, Glass House will expand its retail footprint to six throughout California, adding to its existing operating locations in the City of Santa Barbara, Berkeley, Santa Ana, and Los Angeles.
  • "\nWith increasing demand for Glass House products and services, the additional retail licenses will expand the Company\'s reach to a broader pool of potential consumers.
  • On 4/20/21, all four Glass House Group retail locations experienced a combined 20% increase in net sales compared to last year.

Largest Restaurant Offering of Chateau Petrus in U.S. Comes to San Ysidro Ranch

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Monday, May 10, 2021

b'SANTA BARBARA, Calif., May 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --With the arrival of a rare 70-vintage vertical collection of Chateau Petrus in the newly re-built cellar of the Stonehouse restaurant at the famed San Ysidro Ranch resort, the reconstruction of one of the world\'s most renowned restaurant wine collections has been completed.

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  • b'SANTA BARBARA, Calif., May 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --With the arrival of a rare 70-vintage vertical collection of Chateau Petrus in the newly re-built cellar of the Stonehouse restaurant at the famed San Ysidro Ranch resort, the reconstruction of one of the world\'s most renowned restaurant wine collections has been completed.
  • "\nIn procuring this world-class collection of Petrus, San Ysidro Ranch insisted that its authenticity and provenance be beyond question.
  • The provenance, storage and authenticity thus were determined to be impeccable.\n"Without question the Stonehouse Petrus vertical is the most extensive restaurant collection of Petrus in America and one of the most extensive collections anywhere in the world," said Ty Warner, owner of San Ysidro Ranch.
  • "\nSan Ysidro Ranch is part of Ty Warner Hotels & Resorts, which was founded by entrepreneur Ty Warner.

Rogers, Sheffield & Campbell Comments on Appeals Court Victory Ending Santa Barbara’s Vacation Rental Ban

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Thursday, May 6, 2021

b'After 4 \xc2\xbd years of litigation in Kracke v. City of Santa Barbara, on May 4, 2021, the 2nd District Court of Appeal certified the decision for publication and affirmed the trial court victory, which overturned Santa Barbara\xe2\x80\x99s short-term vacation rental ban in the coastal zone.

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  • b'After 4 \xc2\xbd years of litigation in Kracke v. City of Santa Barbara, on May 4, 2021, the 2nd District Court of Appeal certified the decision for publication and affirmed the trial court victory, which overturned Santa Barbara\xe2\x80\x99s short-term vacation rental ban in the coastal zone.
  • Today\xe2\x80\x99s decision is a victory for all Californians who use vacation rentals along the coast.
  • It sets statewide precedence that cities and counties may not outright ban STVRs in the coastal zone like Santa Barbara relentlessly tried.
  • The 2nd District Court of Appeal heard oral argument on March 10, 2021 and affirmed the trial court\xe2\x80\x99s decision on May 4, 2021.