
GET OUT OF TOWN
The Inn at Mattei’s Tavern in Los Olivos is the biggest hotel to open around here in years, with nothing comparable on the horizon. All the glossies and influencers have been raving, but what’s it really like to stay there?
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HOT PROPERTY
Noteworthy new listings: 1932 Riviera villa with a puzzle of a floor plan; reworked 1925 house at the top of Cold Spring Road; for-sale-by-owner in the Golden Quadrangle; the rare Summerland property with a pool; attempting an undo in Toro Canyon; and more.
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ODDS & ENDS
••• First look at the proposed Tri-County Produce development.
••• The Santa Barbara Zoo is considering a tax to raise funds.
••• Neil Young to play the Santa Barbara Bowl.
••• Wilco in concert at the Arlington Theatre.
••• Northbound Olive Mill offramp to reopen tomorrow.
••• Palma Colectiva’s new mindfulness studio (photos by Sara Prince).
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NEWS ROUNDUP
••• Update on the case of the murdered Montecito resident (above).
••• Another insurer stops issuing new policies in California.
••• Burton Mound plaque stolen.
••• Lower Riviera real estate developers with a colorful past.
••• Proposed Coast Village Walk outdoor seating reduced.
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WHERE IN SANTA BARBARA…?
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Recent Comments
It seems like Goleta contributes a smaller portion of their taxes to SBUSD than those in other areas that have their own elementary school districts.… — Erin
The ad says it’s offered at $3,859,000…hmmm — Christine!
Is there one person in the SYV who is praying the Independent reveals in it’s REAL ESTATE SALES, that the Indian Way property was sold… — Christine!
I'm sorry to hear that. — Victoria
This location has changed hands so much- it was called something else! — Victoria
156 acres for $511,000??? I need the agent who pulled that off to make it happen for me too please — M
Two 4 story buildings at Sears. Seriously, 4 story!! — PDT
Everything at Bossies is delicious and the baked goods are superb! A crucial addition to our food scene. — Brett
500 anacapa st, at eos — Jo B.
The owner/chef was ill for some months so they were closed. They are open again at night and weekend lunch. All organic. Wonderful food! — G