Plus: East Beach volleyball nets are back up; the prettiest volleyball court around (but it’s private); Oprah is having work done; another house sold for over $10 million.
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“Any West Coast antiques lover knows Big Daddy’s,” wrote Architectural Digest in a piece about L.A.’s best design stores. “The shop has been supplying vintage furniture in Los Angeles since 1996 in a space that feels like the home of an eccentric collector.”
More food news: What it’s like to dine at a restaurant these days; the Carpinteria outpost of Little Dom’s has been pushed back again; previewing the food at Alessia Patisserie and Coast & Olive; Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf closed.
The week’s top price reductions include Tuscan mansions, a beachside cottage, an Upper East grande dame, a couple of midcentury opportunities, and much more.
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In 1995, architect Barton Myers bought 38 acres in Toro Canyon for $500,000, choosing the site for the first of his trademark steel-and-glass houses. Now he has put it on the market for $8.2 million.
Other recent news: Checking in on the State Street situation; forthcoming guidance on reopening fitness facilities; Board of Supervisors to vote on cannabis reform; Ventura beaches reopening to sunbathers; Bossie the Cow got painted gold; missing ducks found; California Mid-State Fair canceled; plan to drill new wells abandoned.
Other noteworthy new listings: Fairytale French in the Hedgerow; ten acres where San Roque meets Mission Canyon; spec renovation with grand ambitions; ocean and mountain views above Summerland; Cape Cod house with a she-shed out back; why you need a broker.
Other recent news: Proposed new water rates in various local districts; new Santa Barbara school superintendent; Chumash Casino reopening soon; Trump administration approved a new oil well and pipeline in Carrizo Plain National Monument.
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There's no evidence of that whatsoever. Every single new restaurant here takes longer than expected. — Erik Torkells
Pretty obvious that Ojai Rotie is struggling to move forward. — Doc Sarvis
Say more… — Christopher
Are you sure it’s not Karen’s older brother? — Mark
Even if it is just a "temporary" greenhouse or pavilion, did TY or SYR have or get any permits to erect the structure? — Judy's Older Brother
Same builder! Same owner! I Really friendly neighbors... — JoeSixPack
On the side of Paseo Nuevo across from St Bibiana’s and the kitty? — BD