The big decision will be whether to thoroughly renovate the existing building on E. Figueroa Street or tear it down.
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More food news: Fresco Cafe’s downtown location has opened; first look at the menu of Thai Bistro, now open in San Roque; Greek food pop-up preorders; the food culture in Los Alamos; Bibi Ji is opening a Las Vegas outpost; Carpinteria’s Beach Liquor has closed; the tasty Margherita pizza at Saint Bibiana.
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Truly a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, 3299 Padaro Lane is set on world-famous Padaro Lane’s most coveted knoll top, with direct access to the golden sands and sparkling coastline of Padaro Lane beach.
Other recent news: More on the mockup of UCSB’s Munger Hall; the old guard’s resistance to change in Solvang; California no longer criminalizes jaywalking; school board candidates face off; Larry David bought in the Hedgerow; the San Jose Creek Bike Path Project in Goleta.
Last week’s sales also include the Hope Ranch midcentury designed by Carl Maston; Arcady California cottage; multicolored 1910 Craftsman in Bungalow Haven; Coronada Circle three-bedroom; and more.
Plus: Beads store is reopening in a new location; the Thousand Steps Beach stairs are back open after a six-month revamp; Ensemble Theatre Company presents “Carmen Jones”; plans for a new house on Edgewater Way; the Big Yellow House is for sale; Hotel Santa Barbara’s new look.
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Noteworthy new listings also include a house with room to move on Camino Viejo; a sweet little 1947 cottage in Montecito; a main-drag lot with permitted mixed-use plans in Los Alamos; and more.
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Burning Questions
- What Are These Sculptures on the Riviera?
- What’s the Origin Story of This Fence on Hot Springs Road?
- What’s the Housing Development Under Construction Next to the Polo Fields?
- Why Is Part of This West Beach Mosaic Covered in Concrete?
- What Was the Weeping Willow Inn?
- Why Are There Story Poles at Calle Real Center?
- When Will the Last Segment of Highway 101 Get Upgraded?
Recent Comments
Agreed with Bob 1. Never set foot in La Paloma any more. — Bob 2
I was just at La Paloma last week and lord, the carnitas are so good, I’ll be sorry to see them go. — toasteroven
Yes.......the Paradise menu I long for. I have loved La Paloma but still miss a Paradise Burger — jenny sullivan
Wow, this is a trip down memory lane. I grew up about two blocks from the Chase bank building, and graduated from Arcadia high school.… — Dan O. Seibert
I agree 100% — Bob
La Paloma would have done itself a favor by keeping the Paradise Cafe menu. It was a popular place and everyone I know misses it… — K Lewis
Thank you for going and this report so I don't have to. I think I would just stay in PS instead. — Rich
Phoenix, like LA is an enigma. You can find everything and nothing at the same time. You can walk among the most beautiful scenery in… — Sam Tababa
Where is everyone going to park their cars who move in to the new (unappealing) apartment building on Gutierrez at Milpas????? — Leslie
Menu looks very inexpensive.. — Local SB