Other recent news: Charlie Munger bought an $11 million house in Montecito; local TV personality accused of fraud; UCSB to start winter quarter online; more analysis of the county redistricting; buyer of Ellwood Ranch has no plans to develop it.
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Noteworthy new listings also include a stylish 56-acre ranch in Santa Ynez; big views at a big price in Alta Mesa; a 1953 house with potential in Montecito; and a Carp fixer with a nice backyard.
More food news: What to expect from Belching Dragon Tavern on State Street; another wine-tasting room is opening in the Funk Zone; Dune’s second Goleta café has debuted; Lefty’s Coffee Co. has opened in Los Olivos; a profile of Ojai’s Messermeister knife company; root beer float–flavored milk.
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Last week’s sales also include an E. Mountain Drive house with parking for 23 cars; a Hope Ranch flip; off-market in Birnam Wood; a cutie on Eucalyptus Hill; vacant land on the Lower Riviera; and more.
Plus: Al Franken will be at the Lobero; Trombone Shorty’s Voodoo Threauxdown coming to the Santa Barbara Bowl; the history of Santa Claus Lane; funky Hope Ranch barn house gets another big price cut; container ships off the coast.
Last January, the school’s wooden flagpole had to be removed after someone tried to cut it down with a saw. The pole was believed to have been there since the 1930s.
More food news: Corazón’s outpost at the Project has closed; a local restaurant requires vaccination proof for indoor dining; Padaro Beach Grill reopening forecast; XO Burger expands its hours; a profile of Sideyard Shrubs; Peasant Deli’s soft-opening pop-ups; the area’s Habit fast-food joints have been sold.
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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?
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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
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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