January 9, 2025
Other noteworthy new listings: Another massive Mediterranean mansion in Montecito; teardown next to the Pepper Hill lair-in-progress; Hope Ranch compound with putting green; move-in-ready in Summerland; on the seventh fairway in Birnam Wood; new-build near the San Marcos Preserve; contemporary design in the Sea Meadow enclave.
July 22, 2020
Other recent news: Orlando Bloom found the collar of his lost dog; city parking machines now take credit cards; banner year for county crops; UCSB Arts & Lectures events have been rescheduled; city council votes to spare troublesome Westside tree.
A delightful stroll from Montecito to Santa Barbara via Eucalyptus Hill Road, with detours on many side streets. 2
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July 21, 2020
More food news: The Vons store in Montecito is getting self-checkout; first look at the menu for Little Dom's Seafood; "Parasite" noodle dish from Secret Bao; Noemi pizzeria is now open daily; the 805 Hazy & Deli space is for lease.
Plus: Porch's moving sale starts Friday; architects seek your input about the future of State Street; photo of the new Cold Spring Bridge; house proposed across from Dorinda Triangle; aerial photo of new Carp 101 interchange; bike/pedestrian path in the works between Buellton and Solvang.
July 20, 2020
Other recent news: State order means Santa Barbara schools will start the year remotely; local woman cares for possums; eucalyptus trees trimmed at Ellwood Mesa butterfly habitat; salon owners wonder why they can't work outside; the history of a Colonial Revival house on Santa Barbara Street.
More food news: Online ordering and delivery at Bibi Ji; another block of State Street to be narrowed for restaurants' use; Onus Donuts's appropriately old-school T-shirts; expanded dining space at San Ysidro Ranch; new Carp café/shop; Lompoc winery for sale.
July 19, 2020
July 18, 2020
In a big blow to Santa Barbara's gourmet aspirations—and obviously to all of us who love quality cheese—C'est Cheese announced that today was its last day.
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Well said! So true! — Rob Smith
Warner is the gift horse that this area loves to look in right the mouth, and punch... Get out of his way and let him… — Sam Tababa
I think the hygiene without a dentist may be a good option. My husband had his teeth cleaned yesterday and the cost was $253 which… — janice
Meghan was my dental hygienist for years. She’s the best! — Anita Sonquist
What on God's green acres does that mean- why on EARTH would someone want a partially gluten free product? So you only eat the fully… — Christine!
I was thinking the same thing! Maybe it was said in humor. Brophy's looks like a great place for adults to have fun but I… — Victoria
Megan, sometimes LGF stands for "Low Gluten Friendly", meaning not totally gluten-free. — Tal
I agree, not what we would go to the beach to eat. — Mike
I can't believe someone suggested Brophy's as a good restaurant for a kids birthday party. The Breakwater was a great breakfast restaurant, went there many… — Margaret
I can't believe someone suggested Brophy's as a good restaurant for a kids birthday party. The Breakwater was a great breakfast restaurant, went there many… — Margaret