November 21, 2019
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November 20, 2019
This weekend's open houses also include a 2.5-acre oceanfront cottage compound on the Mesa; a sprawler on Hidden Valley Lane; midcentury sex appeal in Cielito; and a Cubist white elephant.
The menu is far more interesting than anything this side of Merci Montecito and Bettina, and the setting—at a communal table inside or out on the terraces—couldn't be lovelier. 1
"The state of California wants to ensure more housing get built quickly," writes broker Scott Williams. "This is one of the biggest opportunities in real estate since my career began in 1977."
November 19, 2019
Other recent news: City Council to allow more housing downtown and decide fate of Westside hotel; new barber shop downtown; visitor's center opened on State Street; wind farm proposed south of Lompoc; La Cumbre Plaza art pop-ups; Los Padres forest gains 800 acres; local paints Mickey Mouse on rocks and leaves them for people to take.
Plus: The rise of "South American Theft Groups"; four-story, 21-unit rental complex planned for De La Vina Street; Patti Smith charity performance; closing prices for two houses profiled on this site; Olive Mill roundabout design.
November 18, 2019
There's a lot to like about the location, but the house—currently listed for $7 million—isn't in great shape, and anyone hoping to tear it down might face objections from the county. So this ought to be interesting....
More food news: S.Y. Kitchen is said to be taking over the Fess Parker Wine Country Inn restaurant; first look at the interior and menu of The Daisy, opening tomorrow on State Street; all-day restaurant coming to E. Cabrillo; new tenant for the Little Door space; Yume Sushi is back from the dead.
November 16, 2019
Other recent news: Private helistop rejected; final election results; has the cannabis industry bought favor with Carp school officials?; power company settles public-entity fire/debris flow claims; San Ysidro roundabout; Funk Zone parking vote; Montecito watershed masterplan; Carp dog park.
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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