January 6, 2025
More food news: C'est Cheese deliveries; start-up growing microgreens; family meals from Barbareño and Los Agaves; Duo Catering & Events brunch baskets; the good works of Veggie Rescue.
March 30, 2020
This Edgewater Way property checks a lot of the boxes of what today's buyers want: It's a move-in-ready, new-construction, lock-and-leave house with ocean views, and it's within walking distance of the best of the Mesa.
Plus: New boat-share club opening in Ventura; residential real estate was added to the list of "essential services"; vintage Montecito Police Patrol sign for sale; progress on the Carpinteria phase of the 101 widening project; New England–style house sold.
Other local news: The county now has 68 confirmed cases, including two sheriff's deputies; Instacart and Amazon workers go on strike; California State Parks bans vehicular access.
March 29, 2020
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March 28, 2020
Plus: Where to get updated coronavirus stats over the weekend; the library is now offering delivery; new online rentals from the Riviera Theatre; county website for economic recovery resources; one cool cow.
The week's other top price reductions: Partial ownership of a funky oceanfront compound on the Mesa; Montecito mansion that needs new surfaces and a sculpturectomy; stylish Upper East renovation with location issues; sprawling California cottage in Cielito.
March 27, 2020
More food news: C'est Cheese shifts to pre-order only; chef Justin West will shop the farmers' market for you; an updated list of area CSAs; Satellite is giving away wine tonight.
More food news: The Rosewood Miramar Beach resort is sending out a food truck with free breakfast burritos; CSA meal-prep boxes from Bell's; the Berry Man now delivers to individuals; the BLT at Bossie's Kitchen.
Other local news: Santa Barbara County has 32 cases, and Ventura County has 61; Sansum Clinic is furloughing half of its non-physician employees; dentists are struggling; county halts new marriage licenses.
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I went to the breakwater this weekend and I am very disappointed with their prices. Same stale decor and double the prices? They could at… — Roy
On the new Ellwood menu - what the heck is LGF? I'm guessing it has to do with Gluten-Free, but having been GF for many… — Megan
Man, this comment page has turned kind of mean. — Eric
Thario’s on Santa Claus Lane — Jolene
Night lizard brewing — Raul
I am so disappointed to see this meat-centric, far too expensive menu. This is the only decent place close to the UCSB campus, but they… — Morgan
Linda- TY for pointing out the obvious. u beat me to it, and did a better job than I wld hav done. — ronw
The restaurant prior to The Ellwood was reliable and offered a menu that I consider elevated "beach town seafood" and a bar at prices accessible… — LC
On my last visit to the Breakwater, the prices had almost doubled, and they were frying the English Muffins on the gril, so they tasted… — Chuck
We love third window (as long as know is hangry, can take awhile) & Secret Bao! Also Love: Arigato outside or upstairs, Public Market (lots… — Evan