January 8, 2025
According to organizers, the City Council could be on the verge of "sealing the decision" to move the Saturday market from its longtime location.
August 30, 2019
Also newly reduced: California cottage a short walk from the beach; Tuscan-style villa with a crenellated tower; Montecito farmhouse with a lavender-filled front yard; 1929 house on Alameda Padre Serra.
When Drew Barrymore put 1270 Pepper Lane on the market in 2013, it was ready for a bit of TLC. The house got all that and more, from new owners who didn't just renovate it—they polished it.
August 29, 2019
In other recent news: A visit to the new-ish SeaVees store in the Funk Zone; questioning the appropriateness of palm trees (and another discussion about the Olive Mill roundabout); how Montecito streets got their names.
The grandes dames of the Upper East rarely come available, and certainly not ones with this caliber of workmanship.
August 28, 2019
Plus: The sweet old days of Summerland; former hostel site is on the market; accommodating an oak tree in style; Toro Canyon house sells for a million off the listing price.
August 27, 2019
After buying this 1950s Cielito house in early 2018 for $3.5 million, Xorin Balbes embarked on a thorough renovation and redecoration—but without changing the footprint. Now he has listed it for just under $9 million. The house is certainly something to see....
August 26, 2019
In other recent news: Restaurateur James Sly has died; Laura Capps will run against Das Williams for county supervisor; Southern California Edison's fire mitigation efforts; Carpinteria moves to acquire the Rincon Bluffs Preserve.
The Castle in the Sky has personality to burn—along with a swimming pool moat, hot tub grotto, circular platform bed, and helipad, complete with hangar.
August 24, 2019
Plus: The French Press has officially changed its name; Giovanni's Pizza is down to just one location; Viva to become Eleven 14; Mosto Crudo has rebranded; Sama Sama Kitchen is partnering on an endeavor in Los Alamos.
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I can't believe someone suggested Brophy's as a good restaurant for a kids birthday party. The Breakwater was a great breakfast restaurant, went there many… — Margaret
I can't believe someone suggested Brophy's as a good restaurant for a kids birthday party. The Breakwater was a great breakfast restaurant, went there many… — Margaret
Interesting. Thank you! — jillian
I agree! I read the new Ellwood menu and thought, "I can't wait to go!" We'll drive 20+ minutes to try something new—and on the… — KD
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