GET OUT OF TOWN
There’s more to Peru than Machu Picchu: While the Incan ruins are understandably a highlight of any visit to the country, you’d do well to expand your horizons—not just to Lima, but also the Colca Canyon, Sacred Valley, and the stunning city of Arequipa.
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JUST LISTED
Noteworthy new listings: 1930 Toro Canyon villa by the architect of the Hoover Dam; an ode to gray plaster; seven-level house across from Shoreline Park; 1924 Cape Cod on Mission Canyon Road; likely Montecito spec reno; Las Alturas aerie; Prairie-style Structure of Merit downtown; and more.
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NEWS ROUNDUP
••• The 2025-26 Arts & Lectures lineup has been announced (above).
••• City receives $100,000 grant to paint the street at a downtown intersection.
••• Long construction project on upper De La Vina to start.
••• Interim UCSB chancellor.
••• Rosewood Miramar Beach to fund and host county sheriff substation.
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WHERE IN SANTA BARBARA…?
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Recent Comments
I primarily read this for the snarky comments — D
Amen! After what they did to the prior tenants, not to mention the gym and Stella Mares — Jen
From everything I’ve read, the State of California did not grant a penny toward this street art project. The $100k grant is from the Bloomberg… — Pat
With Runyon selling The Post, do we know if they are going to continue to develop “Platform” on the SE corner at Garden and E… — Curtis
We stand with Delores Huerta (co-founder of United Farmworkers). As a Pasadena teenager active during the early days of the Grape Boycott, I wanted to… — Susan Gordon
Good riddance Runyan Group! We will not miss you. Hoping the new owner keeps the Montecito/SB vibe despite maybe bringing in bigger-name businesses. Start with… — Jenna
One note, the Montecito Assoc. has those hours/days correct -except- that it is for Noise Generating construction. So if workers are painting, cleaning up, or… — N
I didn’t notice any snarky comments Carol, just some observations. I don’t think any house is perfect and I don’t believe Erik is a real… — ElizabethW
He is being helpful to buyers! — Maria
It is not necessary nor helpful to the seller to make snarky comments. Stick to being helpful in getting a house sold. After all, isn’t… — Carol