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A look back at the year’s most popular posts—two of which involved a giant red shoe—and a reminder that feedback is genuinely welcome.
While the shoreline is the indisputable star of the Butterfly Beach area, there’s plenty more worth exploring —including the Music Academy of the West’s splendid campus and drop-dead gorgeous Santa Barbara Cemetery.
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Last week’s sales also include Hope Ranch midcentury, a couple on East Valley Road, a four-bedroom in San Roque, and 6,400 square feet of living space near San Antonio Creek.
Plus: Upcoming concerts and events at the Arlington Theatre; public meeting about new recreational programming at Plaza de Vera Cruz; details about the proposed five-building complex off Old Coast Highway; the enhanced intersection of Santa Monica Road and Via Real; “Juxtaposed” show at Sullivan Goss.
If you look closely, there are faces all around town—although they tend to have expressions that range from blank to despairing….
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Burning Questions
- Why Are the Railroad Tracks Being Expanded Along Padaro Lane?
- Will You Explain the Plan to Adapt the Waterfront for Climate Change?
- Why Did the Rosewood Miramar Beach Install Gates?
- How Long Will This Big Pipe Be at East Beach?
- Is Cabrillo Boulevard Going to Be Widened Under Highway 101?
- Was There a Fisherman Inn in Downtown Santa Barbara?
- What Are Those Old Buildings at the Corner of Castillo and Montecito Streets?
Recent Comments
This is a disappointing take from the author. The railroad right of way, where this work will occur is where the railroad has a right… — NL
That’s a great list and going to check out the train museum with my 5 year old grandson. I would also add the natural history… — AFC
You don't need a kid to go to the Sea Center - it's fun and informative, and will bring out the kid in any adult. — Sarita
I’d like to get this as a tattoo. Or maybe a billboard. Probably a billboard. Bravo, regardless. “ You should remember that where you’re sitting… — Andy
I suspect the residents of Padaro Lane are more concerned with losing their parking carve outs on Union Pacific property than with losing the trees. — BG
Tony, I was just having a little fun with my morning coffee when I wrote that comment and didn't mean to trigger anyone. Regarding action,… — J
I appreciate your earnestness and tenacity and desire for process. I share it. But after 10 years of a huge vacancy, a dying mall, and… — John
Don’t ignore the opportunity costs of looking for other deals. Not only do you risk losing this deal, there’s no guarantee another deal would be… — LD
Exactly, Christian. Very well said. This project is needed, right now. — Gail
This modest project— the addition of one mile of siding— has the potential to greatly improve the reliability of the Surfliner, and make it more… — Gail