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March 11, 2020
Highlights of this weekend's open-house lineup: French-inspired architecture in Montecito's Golden Quadrangle; widescreen mountain views off San Antonio Creek Road; and two old gems that are a hoot to explore.
Plus: Two high-end rentals, one with a helistop and an Airstream trailer; the county keeps sending out Spanish-language alerts; new book on everyday homesteading from Heritage Goods & Supply; three recent sales of note.
March 10, 2020
Other recent news: Laura Capps conceded to Das Williams; fire near Highway 154; new video-streaming service at Goleta Valley Library.
March 9, 2020
The property at 4305 Marina Drive has been priced as high as $35 million and sold for as low as $17 million. Now it's back on the market for $27.5 million.
Yakitori from the Coterie Club and ramen at the Santa Barbara Wine Collective. More food news: Specials at various restaurants will honor Julia and Paul Child; Egg McMuffin invented in Santa Barbara; Choppa Rolling Ice Cream closed; M. Special taproom forecast; Scarlett Begonia's move around the corner; bar opening on Figueroa.
March 7, 2020
A Grand Princess passenger in Ventura County tested positive; the ship is scheduled to visit Santa Barbara on March 24; why the city resists banning cruise ships; no cases reported in Santa Barbara County; smaller stores more likely to have supplies; giraffe and leopard being transferred to other zoos.
March 6, 2020
Plus: Architect Barton Myers's house is said to be hitting the market soon; new four-story condo building on E. Micheltorena; two recent sales, including a 13.75-acre estate that went for 55% off the initial asking price.
The week's other top price reductions: Shockingly low price for a 6,100-square-foot Picacho Lane estate (↓$500K); Sea Cliff house inches its way toward reality (↓$85K); Birnam Wood new-build ($325K); and three Olive Mill condos (↓$1.164 million in total).
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State street is pretty amazing compared to most downtowns in this country. Are you aware this is a national issue due to shifts to online… — Mary
Bettina folks are from Roberta’s, a lauded Brooklyn pizza establishment. I’ve been to Italy, I’m just back from New York and I’m a foodie. Bettina… — Mary
Even more businesses leaving downtown, and with 24 hr fitness they can't even (incorrectly) blame it on the "retail apocalypse". When will city council finally… — Jefferson A.
Yes, I read she had worked with Renato. — Zoe
Thanks. Good to know. — Zoe
Yep, there is not much to discuss what an authentic Italian pizza is. That doesn’t change the fact that we love Bettinas. — Zeljko
Yes, I went to the 10th Anniversary 10 course tasting last night. All extra fees were clearly communicated, and It was worth every penny. They… — Rwd
Discussions about “real” pizza are so tired. — BW
Why they took their ny strip off the menu and replaced it with their tomahawk steak is beyond me. It was the best steak in… — Joseph Nosofsky
I’m a big fan of Empty Bowl Friday night wings. Very spicy. We had the Vietnamese wings last night at Lama Sama and they were… — AFC