HOT PROPERTY
Meg Ryan just made a killing in Montecito. Other notable sales from the past seven days: the Toro Canyon coffee orchard; Fernald Point beachfront; a mixed-use building on E. Canon Perdido; a big architectural whatsit; and a flip next to Rocky Nook Park.
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BACK TO THE MASKS
Santa Barbara County says everyone should wear a mask indoors. It’s a recommendation, not a mandate, but businesses are likely to take heed and insist customers be masked.
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FOOD STUFF
••• New restaurant aspires to be Santa Barbara’s coolest.
••• Design tweaks to prominent food-and-beverage complex (above).
••• Santa Barbara moves to clear restaurant obstacles from sidewalks.
••• A bunch of new Noleta restaurants, including an “ice cream and cereal bar.”
••• Full menu now available at beachfront Jeannine’s.
••• Location of the rumored Mesa ice cream shop.
••• South Coast Deli celebrates 30 years.
••• Ocean Fathoms catches heat from the California Coastal Commission.
••• Profile of the Mar Monte Hotel’s Costa restaurant.
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ODDS & ENDS
••• Attractive revamp of a downtown commercial space (above).
••• The parking situation on Riven Rock Road.
••• Ridge Trail improvements.
••• The county is seeking poll workers for the gubernatorial recall election.
••• “Dwelling units for artists in residence” proposed for Clay Studio.
••• New fire restrictions in Los Padres National Forest.
••• Midland School expansion.
••• A visit to Star Rug Cleaners.
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NEWS ROUNDUP
••• Santa Barbara’s city administrator is stepping down.
••• Los Angeles County now requires masks indoors.
••• The University of California system will insist students and staff get vaccinated.
••• New recycling plant (above).
••• The push for more large-scale solar.
••• An increase in stingray stings.
••• More thefts of catalytic converters.
••• Monarch butterflies skipping this area.
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Recent Comments
Glad to see your links to these stories, first the e-bike thing. I agree with those that say without any enforcement the new ordinances won't… — Dan
Thank you, Emma, for articulating how MANY of us in the community are feeling! Whether for personal health, planetary health, or compassion toward animals, having… — Susan
Santa Barbara is so good at banning things and then doing absolutely nothing about enforcing such bans. Laws are meaningless when they're not enforced. As… — Sam Tababa
The police blotter in the montecito journal was a recurring feature for many years. Not sure when they discontinued it, but glad to see it’s… — J
I wish for this, too! I stopped eating meat this year and am mostly vegan. Eating out is hard and unsatisfying. I will take this… — BW
Absolutely!! Agree, agree, agree! Santa Barbara is way behind the times with this. It's time! — Kim
I couldn’t agree with Emma more. It’s time to step up! — Kate
WARNING - DO NOT DINE AT THIS “NEW & IMPROVED” RESTAURANT unless, you don't care about how much you're paying for a dining experience in… — Pauline C
What’s up with all the negative comments regarding the owners of the Chase Restaurant? Saying that they themselves set fire to the restaurant? — Roy
The Cultured Abalone Farm tour is great! The property of course is stunning but the tour is extraordinarily fascinating. I’d highly recommend. — Tammy Hughes