July 2, 2020
Other recent news: Massive spike in new Covid-19 cases; the city of Santa Barbara will close many beach parking lots and forbid barbecues and hammocks; rumors that the Four Seasons Biltmore is getting sold or renovated; Bob Hazard on the water deal.
May 24, 2020
Plus: Have you walked down State Street now that it's closed to cars?; a stripped-down Jeff Shelton rental; a pair of Montecito notables have gone MIA; two more sales of note.
November 23, 2019
Other recent news: Hotel developer given more time to revise his plan; what a hike in water rates might mean for Montecito residents; injured paraglider rescued by helicopter; wind farm below Lompoc approved.
August 21, 2019
And in other recent local news: A reprieve for Institution Ale's neon sign; initiative to protect whales from ships; West Beach hotel gets nixed; an urge to merge Montecito's special districts; Styrofoam recycling; Montecito road repairs; library plaza renovation update.
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I am glad the building owner referred to it as Cost Plus and not World Market. Longtime Californians will only ever think of it by… — A
Thanks for the heads-up. — Erik Torkells
You forgot the Santa Ynez house circa 2005 https://observer.com/2018/09/ellen-degeneres-former-santa-barbara-santa-ynez-home-for-sale-portia-de-rossi/ — SY Valley resident
Thanks for amplifying Goleta History! Fun site — Cynthis
Funny, I was there over the weekend and it was definitely open — Bettye Jones
Truly love these travel journal reports. And this one proved valuable as we were planning a similar trip. — ES Corcheo
Hey Greg, Brett here, the owner of Riviera Beach Club. It's definitely not a private club by any means, as it is designed to serve… — Brett Hunter
Hi Lisa, Brett here, the owner of Riviera Beach Club. We have a permit to operate a public service to rent beach shade, chairs, and… — Brett Hunter
you are so funny. I went to enchanted last year with some friends. and you are spot on. — Larry Gottesdiener
I just doublechecked with the owners and they said it's open (but temporarily opening at 4pm on weekdays). — Erik Torkells
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I am glad the building owner referred to it as Cost Plus and not World Market. Longtime Californians will only ever think of it by… — A
Thanks for the heads-up. — Erik Torkells
You forgot the Santa Ynez house circa 2005 https://observer.com/2018/09/ellen-degeneres-former-santa-barbara-santa-ynez-home-for-sale-portia-de-rossi/ — SY Valley resident
Thanks for amplifying Goleta History! Fun site — Cynthis
Funny, I was there over the weekend and it was definitely open — Bettye Jones
Truly love these travel journal reports. And this one proved valuable as we were planning a similar trip. — ES Corcheo
Hey Greg, Brett here, the owner of Riviera Beach Club. It's definitely not a private club by any means, as it is designed to serve… — Brett Hunter
Hi Lisa, Brett here, the owner of Riviera Beach Club. We have a permit to operate a public service to rent beach shade, chairs, and… — Brett Hunter
you are so funny. I went to enchanted last year with some friends. and you are spot on. — Larry Gottesdiener
I just doublechecked with the owners and they said it's open (but temporarily opening at 4pm on weekdays). — Erik Torkells