THE STATE OF THE SITE
Siteline continues to grow, with traffic nearly doubling this year. Plus: A look back at the most-read posts of the past 12 months—the winner may surprise you—and a reminder that feedback is genuinely welcome.
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ODDS & ENDS
••• The new tenant of the Victor the Florist space.
••• Cat Mewseum coming to State Street.
••• Palma Colectiva opening in Victoria Court.
••• The Flaming Lips in concert.
••• Bellosguardo’s outbuildings by the beach.
••• The history of the “El Prado” sign at the new Courtyard by Marriott.
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JUST LISTED
Noteworthy new listings: Rolling out the barrel in Bel Air Knolls; attempted flip of a squat Hope Ranch house; an Upper East three-bedroom; and a pair of opportunities to buy access to Hollister Ranch.
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NEWS ROUNDUP
••• The theme of the 2023 Summer Solstice Celebration.
••• 90-minute parking limit coming to Old Town Goleta.
••• Update on the apartment complex in the works for De La Vina and Carrillo.
••• Sansum Clinic staff can now charge patients for emails.
••• 24-unit mixed-use development proposed for Carpinteria Avenue (above).
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WHERE IN SANTA BARBARA…?
Congratulations to Sea Glass Window Cleaning for identifying where this was shot. We’ll play again Saturday morning.
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Recent Comments
ditto that! keep those snobs on De La Vina — christine!
Good point!! — Nancy
I may have missed it, but another interesting topic for sideline to explore might be the bungalow courts dotted all over town. They are varied… — Joan Gerhardt
Hi There- Perhaps you already covered where the old round house (for trains) was along East Beach? I am 73 now and remember how fascinated… — masha rosenthal
You are correct about this plate and the owner making a fun play! Mazda Miata MX-5 models were first sold in 1990 as "NA" models… — Christine_Z28
I do know some history of the subdivision that used to be known as "San Marcos Gardens," just three streets by two (Verano, Rosario, and… — Christine_Z28
So glad the Handlebars backed out. As a neighbor this area is not suited for a busy coffee shop or traffic with more than 5… — Shane
It’s such a lovely building and courtyard. My first job out of UCSB was at the newly opened 1129 restaurant in the mid 70’s. The… — AnneC
Saw what is now the new smog place yesterday and I’m at a loss for words. What the heck?!! Disgusted. — Wendy
Oh my god. I wish you were kidding about the Anapamu/Milpas location. What awful news! 😩 — BW