WALK WITH ME
Reports of the Funk Zone’s ruination are a little exaggerated: there is still funk, here and there. But big changes are knocking at the neighborhood’s door.
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JUST LISTED
Noteworthy new listings: Modernism above Montecito; farmhouse compound on 21 acres in Carpinteria; turnkey on the edge of Montecito; Hidden Valley Lane hideaway; new construction on the Mesa for $4.25 million; and more.
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NEWS ROUNDUP
••• A bunch of big apartment developments got pushed through a state loophole.
••• The proposed La Cumbre Plaza project includes a food hall (above).
••• Santa Barbara city council made it easier for the police to get parking lot data.
••• Former professional tennis player Maria Sharapova bought in Montecito.
••• Corot exhibit at Westmont.
••• Leadbetter Beach Park has reopened.
••• New 24-hour dental urgent care.
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WHERE IN SANTA BARBARA…?
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Recent Comments
Does the Après Ski party include a lift ticket? — Heidi Smith
Bravo, Music Academy of the West! — Deborah David
Santa Barbara Museum of Art gift shop has moved upstairs. Still a great place to shop with lots of Impressionist merchandise to match the GREAT… — LG
This is the box outside of Ca’ Dario at the corner of Anacapa and Victoria. — Mike
Renaming the post office and spending $500 k to do it. Is another great example tax payers money being wasted. — Dan Kolodziejski
Hallelujah! The return of that Southbound on-ramp is long overdue — Tammy
You've done a great thing for the hapless men of Santa Barbara with this series. Stopping by half of these stores. — Andy
The post office renaming will cost roughly $500,000 paid for by the USPS internal funds from stamps and fees. — Derek
Thank you, Erik, for reminding your readers to support local businesses; it is one of the critical ways to help our communities thrive. (I laughed… — Pat
I agree about the skimpy wine pour. However, we loved the shared entrees (chicken and salmon) with their special rice. Yes there were leftovers but… — ElizabethW