
WELCOME WAGON
With the stylish, buzzy Gala, Tara Penke and Jaime Riesco have created the kind of restaurant you see more in big cities—a place where the chef-owners cook the food they love, whatever its inspiration may be.
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HOT PROPERTY
Recent sales: Ocean-view Ortega Ridge house for $9.321 million; two Hope Ranch properties that could use updating; walkable to Montecito Union School for $500,000 over ask; Coast Village five-bedroom off market; and more. See what sold—and for how much.
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ODDS & ENDS
••• Rooms & Gardens is moving to Montecito.
••• MarBorg’s price hike for “non-curbside” service.
••• Goleta Beach County Park has partially reopened.
••• Zodo’s bowling alley has been rebranded.
••• Documentary about the cool house on Pepper Hill.
••• City survey about the Single Family Design Board design review process.
••• Contemporary photos of old buildings.
••• Highway 101 construction updates.
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I feel seen. Did I scoop you or tip you off? — Christine!
Despite the monstrous nature of this project, what's up with demolishing 8 low-income units? Even if those 8 income-restricted units are replaced in the project,… — Rick
Wait, I'm confused. It's from L.A. - aren't we supposed to hate it? /s — Doug B
I stopped on that corner so many times 15 - 25 years ago after nights at WildCat. If they're smart about it, they'll be open… — Daryl
Outdoor lighting is already enforced by Santa Barbara County Planning & Development's zoning enforcement, which is a reactive, complaint-driven program. Roughly 5% of their annual… — Paul
Yeah, too bad the veg option is twice that! — Meredith
Drone Patrol by the noisy neighbors? Or by their Private Security Operatives? — Judy's Older Brother
I think this is brilliant, an easy walk from State St. or people can park in the Ortega Street public lot. The prices seem reasonable.… — Meridith Moore
I’m so tired of smash burgers. They’re like burger jerky. I want a thick, juicy burger. — Sue
Will the string light police be peeking over backyard hedges? — KF