Other recent news: Progress on containing the Lake Fire; popular campgrounds suffered little fire damage; Santa Barbara and Goleta working together on airport noise; back-in angled parking in Old Town Goleta; this year’s Fiesta celebration won’t include a carnival; the folks hoping to build on Hot Springs Trail share their point of view.
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Last week’s sales also include the Carpinteria house inspired by a Chumash canoe; record price for non-oceanfront in Montecito Shores; sweet 1960 California cottage off Toro Canyon; Smurf-blue four-bedroom in West Mesa; the Alturas del Sol teardown; and more.
Plus: Highway 101 median decoration; Quonset hut to become a 41-bed hostel; Emily Joubert has opened at the Montecito Country Mart; Westward General closed in preparation for a move; the return of Bossie the cow; West Mesa white elephant update; is anything being done about illegal fireworks?
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Noteworthy new listings also include a Mission Canyon contemporary with huge views; a winner on Eucalyptus Hill; classic Miramar Beach duplex; boxy West Mesa project; Mediterranean spread on Bella Vista Drive; high-contrast interiors in the Hedgerow; modern farmhouse with ducks; and more.
Other recent news: An update on the Lake Fire; the Ukrainian corner in San Roque; how SpaceX gets its way with government agencies; Parma Park’s new trails; the county Planning Commission finally insisted on carbon scrubbers; the wildlife crossing under construction in Agoura Hills.
Recent Comments
I'll be interesting to see, what they uncover, when they begin to dig. — Jeff Ross
They should rename the street Calle Dolores Huerta! — Mariana
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