ODDS & ENDS
••• Mate Gallery’s new shop is bigger and better (above).
••• The monthly SB Funk Zone Live celebration.
••• Improvements to the perpetually wet Castillo Street undercrossing.
••• A dirt-road block in Los Olivos finally got paved.
••• Downtown bank branch to close.
••• Lauren Daigle to play the Santa Barbara Bowl.
••• “Where in Santa Barbara…?” answer.
••• Curb cuts designed to redirect rainwater.
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JUST LISTED
Noteworthy new listings: Hope Ranch contemporary with views in both directions; a mystery below the Upper Village; massive outdoor living room above Foothill Road; dual primary bedrooms in San Roque; rustic project behind Eucalyptus Hill; downtown bungalow court; and more. Plus: More thoughts on the $88 million Kitty Litter Manor listing.
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NEWS ROUNDUP
••• The deal to transform Paseo Nuevo is taking shape.
••• The owner of nearly all local movie theaters declared bankruptcy.
••• Roy Lee appears to have dislodged Das Williams.
••• Garden Street hotel moves forward.
••• The buyer who paid $32 million for the DeGeneres/de Rossi flip.
••• Updated FEMA flood maps expected soon.
••• The Macy’s store at La Cumbre is spared for now.
••• Ellwood Marine Terminal to be restored to its natural state.
••• Ellwood Mesa has reopened to the public.
••• Wind farm near Lompoc begins operations.
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WHERE IN SANTA BARBARA…?
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Recent Comments
State street is already closed to traffic and I’m sure they can lay tiles down pretty quickly on Carrillo. I love the colorful tiles and… — AFC
I'll be interesting to see, what they uncover, when they begin to dig. — Jeff Ross
They should rename the street Calle Dolores Huerta! — Mariana
Is there info on how long the intersection will be closed to apply this decoration? — Christine!
I think the street art looks cool and it’s not like the grant money could be used for other purposes. I’m grateful for whoever organized… — Sean
one more comment,, that space always screamed beer garden to me. or Big Star Taco in Wicker Park. more open space to enjoy ocean breeze...… — Dean Carter
Good start. Nice homage to the roof and flower shop... not that either of those were architectural standouts on CVR. More seating/stucture moved to front/parking… — Dean Carter
Agreed, this building does not cohesively fit on the street. It may be bold and striking, but also completely out of place for Coast Village… — Marc
I like the addition. I believe when it's built, he should invite The Bottle Shop to open a space below. That would be the only… — Taylor Hunt
Agree 100%. Attractive in itself but not plonked down on CVR. Does not fit in at all with the local-and-cozy-but-sophisticated look of the other retail… — Dana