BURNING QUESTIONS
“On the way home from a concert in Ventura, I realized that I have a ‘burning question.’ (No pun intended.) What happened to the flame that used to be on the side of the freeway?” The answer.
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JUST LISTED
Noteworthy new listings: A really great great room on Eucalyptus Hill; private path to Summerland Beach; Spanish Colonial compound; a compelling case for $4 million on the Mesa; Rosemary Lane fixer; the best pool we’ve seen in a while; and more.
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NEWS ROUNDUP
••• Paid street parking is likely coming to downtown Santa Barbara.
••• The crackdown on unlicensed vacation rentals is working.
••• 1,771 new housing units proposed for east of Old Town Goleta.
••• The stone pines on E. Anapamu Street keep coming down.
••• Deal reached for a new marine sanctuary off the Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo County coastlines.
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Recent Comments
State street is already closed to traffic and I’m sure they can lay tiles down pretty quickly on Carrillo. I love the colorful tiles and… — AFC
I'll be interesting to see, what they uncover, when they begin to dig. — Jeff Ross
They should rename the street Calle Dolores Huerta! — Mariana
Is there info on how long the intersection will be closed to apply this decoration? — Christine!
I think the street art looks cool and it’s not like the grant money could be used for other purposes. I’m grateful for whoever organized… — Sean
one more comment,, that space always screamed beer garden to me. or Big Star Taco in Wicker Park. more open space to enjoy ocean breeze...… — Dean Carter
Good start. Nice homage to the roof and flower shop... not that either of those were architectural standouts on CVR. More seating/stucture moved to front/parking… — Dean Carter
Agreed, this building does not cohesively fit on the street. It may be bold and striking, but also completely out of place for Coast Village… — Marc
I like the addition. I believe when it's built, he should invite The Bottle Shop to open a space below. That would be the only… — Taylor Hunt
Agree 100%. Attractive in itself but not plonked down on CVR. Does not fit in at all with the local-and-cozy-but-sophisticated look of the other retail… — Dana