
BURNING QUESTIONS
“What’s the origin story of this fence on Hot Springs Road? It appears to be made of stacked eucalyptus with an ingenious steel frame. Perhaps the logs came from the property…?” Here’s the answer.
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JUST LISTED
Noteworthy new listings: An English country estate in Riven Rock; handsome specimen above E. Mountain Drive; low-key oceanfront compound; a quirky pair of Hope Ranch fixers; French style in Montecito; Lower Village spec reno; Santa Barbara’s “first ever hotel condominium development”; and more.
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NEWS ROUNDUP
••• Santa Barbara tightens its e-bike regulations.
••• The latest on the battle over restarting offshore drilling.
••• The argument against the proposed creeks ordinance.
••• Tour bus spotted at Hot Springs trailhead.
••• Cannabis farms may get extensions on odor abatement.
••• SpaceX debris lands in Poland.
••• Couture Pattern Museum profile.
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WHERE IN SANTA BARBARA…?
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Recent Comments
If the staff at the WinDow see a face and hands smooshed against the glass, it’s just me waiting for the opening
— Tammy
Looks to me like a relic from the now defunct Casa Blanca Restaurant and Cantina at 330 State Street ... designed by my favorite architect,… — Tal
Wow, this is amazing news. The best fried chicken sandwich I've ever had was from the Win-dow in Venice. — Nl
Here you go: https://www.santabarbara.com/dining/news/2025/03/04/la-paloma-cafe-announces-john-parker-as-executive-chef/ — Christine!
I've seen nothing saying it was closing, just that is was sold — Christine!
Damn those ‘65 and ‘36 houses are pretty. — Andy
The Dutch Garden will continue with Chef Matt who has been there all along. It is NOT closing. — Bettye Jones
In a post, so went to La Paloma web page and there it is
. This news + Dutch Garden being sold- waaaa — Christine!
Where did you see this? — GMA
Thanks, updated the text. — Erik Torkells