Noteworthy new listings: The return of the More Mesa house with a terrace hanging over the bluff; a conundrum on the Hedgerow’s edge; $5 million for a modest part of Alta Mesa; turnkey Loma Alicia townhome; Hope Ranch midcentury; Japanese-Craftsman hybrid way above San Roque; and more.
On Sunday, May 4, we’ll host three special events and ongoing, all-day activities centered on our godmothers—the women who lift us up and bring out our magic. Plus: A whole lot more is happening at Godmothers in May and June.
Other recent news: Renoviction ordinance adopted; 2028 LA Olympics won’t be around here; the case of the big red shoe; judge resigns amid misconduct allegations; online map for lost pets; Lake Cachuma may allow swimming; UCSB to build more housing; cars keep running into a Westside duplex; large self-storage facility proposed in Goleta; possible redevelopment of the Pea Soup Andersen’s building.
We spent nearly a month exploring New Zealand—doing the North Island on our own and the South Island mainly with the Backroads active tour company.
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Last week’s sales also include handsome Hope Ranch Spanish; San Ysidro Road off-market; Campanil home with a penthouse; the black shingled one on Eucalyptus Hill; Park Highlands floops; and more.
Plus: A new gym with a burly name is opening downtown; Orangetheory’s Santa Barbara studio closes next weekend; Game Seeker needs to find another home; Vic Trace Reservoir replacement; new interior design shop in Buellton; the Illuminate Film Festival; confusing signage at the Los Patos roundabout.
More food news: Santa Barbara chef opening a West Beach pizzeria; Revolver’s breakfast sandwich; Ghirardelli Chocolate chain coming to State Street; Cookie Plug’s relocation plan; Cuso’s Creamery profile; opening date for Highly Likely in Ojai; Chop Chinese Food in Isla Vista.
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Recent Comments
Is there info on how long the intersection will be closed to apply this decoration? — Christine!
I think the street art looks cool and it’s not like the grant money could be used for other purposes. I’m grateful for whoever organized… — Sean
one more comment,, that space always screamed beer garden to me. or Big Star Taco in Wicker Park. more open space to enjoy ocean breeze...… — Dean Carter
Good start. Nice homage to the roof and flower shop... not that either of those were architectural standouts on CVR. More seating/stucture moved to front/parking… — Dean Carter
Agreed, this building does not cohesively fit on the street. It may be bold and striking, but also completely out of place for Coast Village… — Marc
I like the addition. I believe when it's built, he should invite The Bottle Shop to open a space below. That would be the only… — Taylor Hunt
Agree 100%. Attractive in itself but not plonked down on CVR. Does not fit in at all with the local-and-cozy-but-sophisticated look of the other retail… — Dana
Where's the "it's not in Montecito" comments? For looks really good in these photos! — Don
Loving this for Montecito! Net Zero and LEED Gold (plus-plus) aside, the design is striking, well-thought-out, and a nice departure from the same-same outdated architecture… — Vince
I've provided input to the CV Road for nearly 50 years working with developers as a Designer/Broker. We do have an assortment of styles and… — Maryanne Brillhart