April 6, 2025
Other recent news: Long waits for Covid-19 tests and results; Santa Barbara starts process of community review of police department; two local Boys & Girls Clubs merging; rare jellyfish spotted here.
The Montecito home of George Owen Knapp is being offered for $5.35 million. At one acre, it's but a crumb of the original 70-acre estate known as Arcady. Still, the 1905 Italianate house provides a glimpse of how life used to be. 3
July 6, 2020
Other recent news: Fifteen-foot shark spotted off the Santa Barbara Harbor; San Marcos High School student making change happen; continued push for the Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary; the man behind Montecito's beautiful memorial benches.
Everytable, a chain that charges less in food deserts than in affluent areas, has chosen Santa Barbara for its first outpost outside of L.A. 1
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July 5, 2020
The market is still moving: here are 11 closings from the past week, from under $2 million to over $7 million.
July 4, 2020
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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Hi there, Just wondering if you know what happened to Mad Dog and Englishmen bike shop in Montecito. The space is empty...they moved out quite… — Dave
I built the little building in the patio of 731 de la guerra for my juice bar and sandwich shop- “ the Yucatan Nectar Stand”… — cat smith
I read the article from Restaurant Guy and I’m pretty sure he said the Kyle’s in Goleta by Smart and Final. — Tracy Mongold
The carnitas are still on the menu, which is great to see. The new menu refresh is awesome, and also some of the faves remain.… — Paully
Santa Barbara Public Library walkway: 40 E. Anapamu — Ava
I wish you good luck, but I think you will find that Santa Barbara will think your prices are too high. And so do I — paul lewis
Any update on the monstrosity behind the Mission? — Andy
I hear the same thing ALL the time — Constance Chinery
Great website. Appreciate you sharing your insights. Thoughtful and point-on. — Jim K
Just to be clear, the city (and maybe county) no longer allows lighted tennis courts. I'll try looking into when and why, but I think… — Erik Torkells