February 10, 2020
Other recent news: Mysterious money in the county supervisor race; how the Douglas Family Preserve got its name; racist graffiti at a bus stop; the cork oak is the tree of the month.
Neither the new hotel, the popular art installation, nor the popular new restaurant is enough to justify the two-hour drive on its own, but they add up to a satisfying getaway.
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February 8, 2020
Plus: The Ashley Road bridge in Montecito reopens this week; sneak preview of acclaimed film "Portrait of a Lady on Fire"; Lotusland's winter break is over (and it has murals for sale); "master flipper" does well in Cielito.
February 7, 2020
More food news: Sama Sama Kitchen's lunch menu; Mosaic Locale is now permanent; Mizza serving breakfast; new Turkish bakery/café; Pascucci relocating soon; Gioia opening on State Street; Mala Town in Isla Vista has closed.
The week's other top price reductions: Architectural exotica on the Riviera and in Hope Ranch; studs-up redo that would look like a better deal on a fancier street; what might be the best value in Upper Montecito.
February 6, 2020
Other recent news: The standout candidate for state assembly; design changes to the San Ysidro roundabout; new database of city building projects; Goleta's first cannabis store has opened; Noletans oppose housing for mentally ill and homeless; king tides are coming up; rescued barn owl released.
With the mountains in the distance, the variety of architecture, and the quirky details, it was E. Canon Perdido that made me realize what a rewarding walking city Santa Barbara is. 1
February 5, 2020
Highlights of this weekend's open-house lineup also include: A pair of OId World houses on Montecito's Park Lane; potential cuteness on what was once the Arcady estate; 1928 Tudor in San Roque.
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They're certainly referring to the pizza, that being what the image in the header is of. I think Olio also does one locally but I… — Fred
So what is clam pie? Google says it's one or the other: A clam pie is a savory dish that usually refers to either a… — Leslie Westbrook
The book and the CD made this a stunning remodel. He took his time finding thousands of French roof tiles in a yard in LA… — James
Both my parents worked for John Saladino for 25 years. That property was a sanctuary. Priceless… — Shelly Tepper Hahn
John Saladino was an incredible talent. This is one of the most special houses in Montecito. — Bruce Savin
Every photo of Villa de Lemma still makes my heart skip a beat! ❤️❤️ — Tammy Hughes
The next board meeting has been scheduled for Warren Hall on Thursday, October 29, at 12:30 p.m. — Jackie
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They're certainly referring to the pizza, that being what the image in the header is of. I think Olio also does one locally but I… — Fred
So what is clam pie? Google says it's one or the other: A clam pie is a savory dish that usually refers to either a… — Leslie Westbrook
The book and the CD made this a stunning remodel. He took his time finding thousands of French roof tiles in a yard in LA… — James
Both my parents worked for John Saladino for 25 years. That property was a sanctuary. Priceless… — Shelly Tepper Hahn
John Saladino was an incredible talent. This is one of the most special houses in Montecito. — Bruce Savin
Every photo of Villa de Lemma still makes my heart skip a beat! ❤️❤️ — Tammy Hughes
The next board meeting has been scheduled for Warren Hall on Thursday, October 29, at 12:30 p.m. — Jackie