JUST LISTED
Ready for a little Dwell magazine cosplay? The week’s noteworthy new listings also include: Neoclassical compound with ideal guesthouses; architectural eyeful on East Valley Road; Montecito bungalow; ocean views where you wouldn’t expect them; 1920s houses painted peach and pink.
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NEWS ROUNDUP
••• Santa Barbara’s Nordstrom store is officially closed.
••• Cyclists now asked to dismount on parts of State Street.
••• County scaling back plans to expand swimming pool access.
••• Sonos layoffs.
••• Proposed increase of electricity rates.
••• School district looking at a “hybrid scenario” for reopening (above).
••• Why a police officer was fired.
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WEATHER FORECAST
“In June, we typically see days start with fog, followed by the sun coming out after lunch,” says Jack Martin of Action Roofing. “This trend will hold the next seven days, with just some minor tweaks, but nothing notable.” Email [email protected] to receive daily updates.
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FOOD STUFF
••• A new restaurant on Padaro Beach opens this weekend (above).
••• Roman-style pizzeria Noemi soft-opens on Saturday.
••• The Ojai Valley Inn has reopened.
••• Bouchon is incorporating part of Scarlett Begonia’s former space.
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ODDS & ENDS
••• Montecito is about to impost a groundwater tax.
••• Ty Warner’s plants.
••• A better look at the little building under construction way up Hot Springs Road.
••• Industry lobbyists are pushing to defang the state’s insurance commissioner.
••• Four recent sales of note.
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Recent Comments
Great read as always! My parents are in Portugal and enjoyed the article also. They report that you are spot on about the sidewalks. — Andy
Hi Rob, Is the architect and his staff liked by the workers? — DEREK
That’ll depend on how long the permitting process takes. — Erik Torkells
Would love to share the amazing property I just closed 'off market' on Pomar Lane after 7 offers for $8,088,000. Where to send information and… — Maryanne Brillhart
Any idea when this is scheduled to begin development? — Brenna Ritchey
Ditto the other two comments. Wonderful to see this country! Thanks! — Shirley
Hotel Santa Barbara. 533 State St. — Karl
This was a fantastic article with great photos. Wow. — James
Thank you again Erik! I love your travel reporting. — Tal
A Michelin star from Montesano Group? That’s a stretch. The food at Lucky’s has devolved to tasting and looking like it fell off a Sysco… — BW