ODDS & ENDS
••• The new southbound carpool lane has opened (above).
••• High-end rentals are going through the roof.
••• Coyote Road spec reno cleaned up its façade.
••• A Summerland antiques store has closed.
••• An old sign from the Alameda Saloon.
••• Japanese Breakfast to play the Santa Barbara Bowl.
••• Stomp at the Granada Theatre.
••• The Harding school bridge on the Westside.
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HOT PROPERTY
Last week’s sales: Modern Mediterranean for $30 million; 1924 Hedgerow house with a tricky floor plan; three-bedroom condos in Bonnymede and Montecito Shores; Harbor Hills off-market; the one across from Hendry’s Beach; the longest driveway in the Lower Riviera; Summerland split-level; and more. See what sold—and for how much.
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BURNING QUESTIONS
“My husband and I have been perplexed about this piece of art on Cabrillo Boulevard. Was it damaged? Was there a depiction of the Chumash and/or other Native Americans that was offensive? Are there any plans to repair it?” Here’s the answer.
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Recent Comments
Everybody has an idea of how State street should work. But nothing is going to be changed because there is no money. From the city.… — Dan O.
So happy to hear that they are still open! We tried going a few times since December and it was always closed. I was worried… — Tracy
Bingo, this is typical cart before the horse. We simply don't have the population to support such a long promenade. Build another 1-2,000 housing units… — Jefferson A.
I agree with most except that bicycle traffic is not good for business on State street. We spend more on State when riding as its… — Don
I agree with you that it isn’t terribly inviting. It just looks like a street. Numerous case studies show people won’t use pedestrian thoroughfares that… — BW
Serious suggestion ... if State Street isn't working as a "street," change it into something else. Add a water feature? Make it a High Line-esque… — A
Fox News says what? — Dad
Agreed. Not one mention from the city how they would pay for all this (they are in a budget deficit as it is) or made… — Jefferson A.
It doesn’t seem that complicated? The opening at night is for deliveries, maintenance, and service, similar to how it’s opened for that at night today. — TJ
For crying out loud—no new taxes! Trim the programs, trim the services. — Christine!