THINKING BIG
A prominent Block of State Street is slated for development: the 36-apartment project has an appealing solution to the challenge of a mid-block parcel, but it also requires the demolition of two buildings—one of which is home to The Press Room. Take a look at the plans.
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JUST LISTED
Ten noteworthy properties new to market, including a fourth house on Channel Drive; the Manana estate designed by Francis Underhill; a thin slice of Padaro Lane beachfront; Jeff Shelton in low-key mode; postmodern whimsy in Summerland; and a 1922 adobe.
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FOOD STUFF
••• Venus in Furs soft opens [tonight].
••• Two new restaurants across from East Beach (above).
••• How a catering company pivoted into a restaurant.
••• New Goleta coffee shop.
••• Pies delivered to you.
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WEATHER FORECAST
“The weekend will be nice, with slightly cooler temps—75 to 78 coastal and upper 80s in the valleys—and some fog,” says Jack Martin of Action Roofing. “Next week, we’ll have a warming trend starting Tuesday, especially in the valleys.” Email [email protected] to receive daily updates.
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ODDS & ENDS
••• County beaches limited to active recreation over Labor Day weekend.
••• Marvelous photos of owls from the Ojai Raptor Center.
••• Space NK’s Montecito store has closed.
••• Westerlay Orchids showroom sales to benefit Carp students in need.
••• Suggestion about Siteline’s real estate coverage.
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PRICE CUTS
The week’s top price adjustments are mostly downward—including a former Finnish ambassador’s fanciful retreat, a funky Lower Riviera triplex, and an architectural statement in east Montecito—but things being what they are these days, a couple went up.
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NEWS ROUNDUP
••• The county decided not to ratchet up Covid-19 rule enforcement.
••• Goleta School District won’t apply for reopening waiver, and Santa Barbara is unsure.
••• Investigation into the career of police officer Jeremy Rogers.
••• The Biltmore made an announcement to employees.
••• More on the county’s use of Roundup herbicide in creek beds.
••• Progress for new Goleta fire station (above).
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