January 10, 2025
The week's other top price adjustments: Stylish spec renovation back online at a higher price; Mesa villa awaiting an upgrade; Pepper Hill beast; 1937 house with a tiki bar.
Plus: Ambiance boutique appears to have left Montecito; Treat skincare moved storefronts; liquor store space for rent; Eucalyptus Lane cottages have access to the Miramar resort's facilities; new fast-charging electric vehicle charging stations from Caltrans.
July 3, 2020
More food news: Lucky's and Tre Lune reopened; expanded hours at Rincon Beach Bar; five women farmers; new shirts at Dart Coffee Co.
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July 2, 2020
Other recent news: Massive spike in new Covid-19 cases; the city of Santa Barbara will close many beach parking lots and forbid barbecues and hammocks; rumors that the Four Seasons Biltmore is getting sold or renovated; Bob Hazard on the water deal.
Other noteworthy new listings: Riven Rock farmhouse begging to be moved; another Mediterranean-style villa; big views on Coyote Road; dueling condos on Hammond's Beach.
And a new trail on Santa Rosa Island. Plus: Proposed demolition of small Shoreline Drive house to make way for something larger; Lotusland invited first responders for a visit; silk masks from Catherine Gee; anti-fog spray at Occhiali; commode camouflage.
July 1, 2020
California governor Gavin Newsom has ordered 19 counties—including Santa Barbara—to halt indoor operations immediately at restaurants, wineries, movie theaters, museums, zoos, and more. And bars must close entirely.
More food news: Allen Construction is building restaurant parklets for free; The Daisy has postponed its return; Noemi is now open on weekends; Secret Bao's roasted pork bo ssam; Insomnia Cookies opening on State Street.
But L.A. and Ventura counties are closing theirs. Other recent news: City considering changes that might help developers downtown; new design for the big project at Milpas and Ortega; ban extended on recreational shooting in Los Padres National Forest; police seek paving scammers.
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Word on the street is that the new mural will be Mayor Rouse beating up an illegal taco vendor - hence the city involvement. — OldWalter
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I like in summerkan and I drive by the old Mackenzie market just now. Oh my goodness it’s gone! There is nothing there. I guess… — Tommy
Oh, interesting. . . Not helpful for true GF people at all, but good to know. Thank you, Tal. — Megan
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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!
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Word on the street is that the new mural will be Mayor Rouse beating up an illegal taco vendor - hence the city involvement. — OldWalter
Very disappointing to not see any Fish Tacos *(similar to former Beachside's) on the menu. During HH, you would get two very filling ones for… — Deb
I like in summerkan and I drive by the old Mackenzie market just now. Oh my goodness it’s gone! There is nothing there. I guess… — Tommy
Oh, interesting. . . Not helpful for true GF people at all, but good to know. Thank you, Tal. — Megan
The California Coastal Commission is TRASH I found the bit on the Rosewood Miramar laughable- just yesterday I read on Noozhawk, a opinion piece by… — Christine!
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!