October 27, 2024
Other local news: City and county might combine emergency dispatch services; entertaining debate recap; actor Christopher Lloyd listed his house; dubious cannabis accounting; western monarch butterfly population decimation; La Casa de la Raza community center is back in trouble.
Built in 1924, 1530 Mimosa Lane has the charm of an older property, but it has been expertly updated. The house just feels right—and, even at $9 million, not overpriced.
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January 29, 2020
Highlights of this weekend's open-house lineup: Widescreen ocean and mountain views in Alta Mesa; pricey but pretty on the Santa Barbara side of Eucalyptus Hill; and a top-notch alfresco entertaining situation in Cielito.
Plus: The Montecito Association is handing out coronavirus masks; contemporary group show at the Santa Barbara Museum of Art; how to weigh in on potential Milpas Street improvements; Santa Barbara International Film Festival announced next year's dates.
January 28, 2020
More recent news: Long-awaited improvements at the Earl Warren Showgrounds; Santa Barbara High School's stadium is almost done; Carpinteria Salt Marsh Reserve still recovering from the debris flows.
January 27, 2020
Casa Leo Linda has a juicy location: down a long driveway at the end of a private lane in the heart of the Golden Quadrangle. But does Generation Goop want this level of formality?
Other food news: Café Ana to start serving dinner on Fridays and Saturdays; Santa Barbara Restaurant Week is coming up; Chicken in a Barrel has closed; parking etiquette.
January 25, 2020
Plus: Brittany Howard of Alabama Shakes brings her solo act to the Arlington Theatre; Russell Brand shares his life system at the Lobero; Stick Figure will play the Santa Barbara Bowl.
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So they're flipping high-end homes in a wealthy community. No need to get whipped up about that, regardless of their behavior. What they do with… — Bettye Jones
Once I find out that restaurants are still adding hidden fees I will never go there again. I know that vía maestra and the chase… — Roy
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Public parking garage on Helena Avenue, between Yanonali Street and the railroad tracks? — Peter
Been to Betina at least half a dozen times always thinking this time I will understand what everyone raves about but each time I am… — Mark
Close but no cigar.... — Erik Torkells
I thought Via Maestra was owned by a couple who had worked for the original owner. I didn’t know it changed ownership again to this… — Zoe
Santa Barbara City parking lot 8 behind the Chase restaurant. — Stacey
@Erik - Fear not, Barbareno’s added fee is only for its special 10th anniversary event and it’s very clearly listed at the top of the… — EF
This should be a good fit for the area! Hope you well with this upscale addition to the hood. — Steve Wordell
Wow! Can’t wait to check it out in person! — Deb
So they're flipping high-end homes in a wealthy community. No need to get whipped up about that, regardless of their behavior. What they do with… — Bettye Jones
Once I find out that restaurants are still adding hidden fees I will never go there again. I know that vía maestra and the chase… — Roy