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March 2, 2025

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Newsletter: March 2

March 2, 2025|by Erik Torkells

BURNING QUESTIONS
“What’s the origin story of this fence on Hot Springs Road? It appears to be made of stacked eucalyptus with an ingenious steel frame. Perhaps the logs came from the property…?” Here’s the answer.

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JUST LISTED
Noteworthy new listings: An English country estate in Riven Rock; handsome specimen above E. Mountain Drive; low-key oceanfront compound; a quirky pair of Hope Ranch fixers; French style in Montecito; Lower Village spec reno; Santa Barbara’s “first ever hotel condominium development”; and more.

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NEWS ROUNDUP
••• Santa Barbara tightens its e-bike regulations.
••• The latest on the battle over restarting offshore drilling.
••• The argument against the proposed creeks ordinance.
••• Tour bus spotted at Hot Springs trailhead.
••• Cannabis farms may get extensions on odor abatement.
••• SpaceX debris lands in Poland.
••• Couture Pattern Museum profile.
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WHERE IN SANTA BARBARA…?
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Recent Comments

Have you seen the transformation taking place at the log Mackenzie market building? Wow — Ray

Thanks Sierra! Is Lucca /the bank project moving forward? — Christine!

Christine, I just want to clarify your post above: Ed St. George is a client of Radius, not a part of Radius. I am his… — Sierra

Agreed, why this town always sells out to the tourist trade is sad. This should be a town built for residents, not visitors. — John

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Adam Abrams turns out great food! Great to hear he is with the Good Lion peeps! — Rob

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We were at Intermezzo on a Thursday evening a few weeks back and the staff was all new to us. Our server said that, for… — toasteroven

I wonder if Hedley made it for the old Fisherman's Inn at Avila Beach (long gone), although he wasn't the owner. — Kate

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