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Plus: Toro Creek bridge to be closed on weekdays for two weeks; two houses—a Montecito estate and a Mesa oceanfront property—profiled on this site have sold; Caltrans seeks public input on U.S. 101 bike lane in Carpinteria; new Eastside bike lanes are in the works.
Also newly reduced: “Castle in the Sky” with partially finished wraparound moat/pool; “Japanese farmhouse” where the kitchen is the star; Upper East/Lower Riviera gem with a pretty sunroom; Montecito estate now $5.6 million off the initial asking price.
The shrinkage was mainly in upper and western Montecito.
If you want Santa Barbara to have wonderful independent shops, you need to support them. So this holiday season—and year-round, really—make an effort to spend your money here.
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Highlights from this weekend’s open houses: Geodesic dome way up the mountain; a veritable showroom of interesting ceilings; redone ranch with wide ocean views; super-contemporary in Montecito.
Other recent news: Savoy Wines is closing; Tiffany & Co. is leaving La Cumbre Plaza, but a salon and church are opening at the mall; Route 154 has reopened; fire restrictions reduced in Los Padres National Forest.
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
It's amazing how city council constantly talks about affordable housing being our number one priority, then nearly every piece of legislation they approve will either… — Jefferson A.
Well put — Andy
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
I see Shelton continued this design into the lights of the new pedestrian underpass walkway. Cool! — Alex
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