Designed by noted architect Lutah Maria Riggs in the early 1930s, the 2.1-acre property has a Hollywood glamour—and a peachy exterior—reminiscent of the Hotel Bel-Air and Beverly Hills Hotel. It was most recently listed for $12.5 million.
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A new boutique is about to open, but two Upper Village stores are closing. Plus: Midcentury house in the Hedgerow sold; Toro Creek Bridge is open to two-way traffic.
The three-day festival in March benefits the Julia Child Foundation for Gastronomy and the Culinary Arts, with many events inspired by Child. There’s even a free map of her favorite local haunts.
More food news: Pearl Social got heat for its patio; portion of Bettina pizza proceeds to be donated toward Australian wildlife; Ojai Valley Inn pizza party; Habit Burger’s local outposts excluded from the brand’s recent sale; culinary bright spots in Solvang.
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Other news from the beyond the Santa Barbara bubble: United is adding three new destinations from Santa Maria airport; Alaska started flying from San Luis Obispo to San Diego; Paso is rethinking its tattoo-parlor ban; Magic Mountain’s new rollercoaster is the first of its kind.
The week’s other top price reductions: Hope Ranch house with ocean and mountain views; midcentury Montecito property tucked way down a private lane; Torito Road adobe chops price yet again; a tribathlete’s dream in the Riviera.
On one hand, I’m not sure they make houses like this anymore; on the other hand, is that because there has been a generational shift in taste since the house was built in 2003?
Burning Questions
- 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?
- When Will the Coast Village Road Medians Be Completed?
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Short answer, because it's not 2007 any more. Long answer, based on US BLS statistics, prepared salads have increased in price approximately in line with… — Rich
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alleyway entrance to Drippin' Chicken off lower State Street — Gregory Corso
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Tal Avitsar opened his workshop, home gallery, and garden during an open studio tour last month. Stepping behind those gates lies a truly cool, whimsical… — Lisa
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Thats's a quirky area. Used to live up there. Monte Vista School is on Hope and Hope school on La Colina. — Don
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