BURNING QUESTIONS
“Why are the railroad tracks being expanded along Padaro Lane? A recent meeting regarding the railroad siding (second rail) proposed by the LOSSAN rail corridor agency reportedly heated, with residents in opposition—particularly because the plan will result in the removal of over 100 trees. Can you tell us more about the project?” Here’s the answer.
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JUST LISTED
Noteworthy new listings: Ennisbrook château given a contemporary makeover; half-finished house in Montecito Oaks; new construction on Las Canoas; Mesa spec reno for $4.895 million; beige on beige on Diana Lane; appealing Santa Ynez Valley compound; West Mesa lot on the bluff’s edge; and more.
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NEWS ROUNDUP
••• A step forward for the reinvention of Paseo Nuevo (above).
••• More on San Ysidro Ranch’s botanical garden.
••• New FEMA flood hazard maps.
••• Why and how Santa Barbara uses Roundup herbicide.
••• Inside Mission Canyon’s Whale House.
••• Police blotter highlight.
→ Read the post.
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The Biltmore...forever under change (like State Street)...Warner either has terrible design consultants or none at all. I suppose with his F you money he just… — Cee Oh
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