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March 23, 2025

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Newsletter: March 23

March 23, 2025|by Erik Torkells

GET OUT OF TOWN
With five million people living in the Phoenix metropolitan area, there has to be something interesting to do—besides play golf or lie by a pool—for a few days, right?

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JUST LISTED
Noteworthy new listings: Traditional gem in the Golden Quadrangle; spare renovation on School House Lane; foothill hacienda; dark, shingled, and woodsy on Eucalyptus Hill; spec reno at the heart of the San Roque spiderweb; two Montecito condos; and more.

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NEWS ROUNDUP
••• Longstanding Carpinteria surf shop to close (above).
••• Santa Barbara considers disincentivizing landlords to renovate.
••• Teacher layoffs by the Santa Barbara Unified School District.
••• County to increase oversight of battery storage systems.
••• “Restraining Order Violation” in Montecito.
••• More studies of noise impacts of space launches.
••• Cannabis farms required to install carbon scrubbers.
••• Lawsuit by residents affected by cannabis stench granted class-action status.
••• Cannabis farm goes bankrupt.
→ Read the post.

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Just Listed

  • Sprawling 1919 Villa in Mission Canyon
  • Big and Brand New Just Outside the Lower Village
  • A Pair of Midcentury Gems
  • A Steal on Pepper Hill for $17 Million
  • Land Magic in the Heart of Riven Rock

Recent Comments

That old pink building, before it was sold a few year’s ago, was the warehouse for Santa Barbara’s most iconic pink building that had housed… — Darby Nett

This is at the entrance to city parking lot 9, behind the Lobero theater. — Bill F

SB is actually late in these plans. I have been wondering about this for years. These ideas need to start soon....or...... make canals in the… — Deb B

Hi, I'm a coastal scientist that studies sea level rise. That's not a reliable stat because the Santa Barbara tide gauge records have large gaps,… — CB

Yes, they are rising, but at miniscule levels much much smaller than the presentation says: The monthly extreme water levels include a Mean Sea Level… — Jefferson A.

Yes, the city has no business having three full time employees working on this. Check out the new $11 million State street underpass. A good… — Dan O.

Excited to hear about Cross Hatch Winery Tasting Room coming to town. Have always enjoyed their wines, and exceptional winemakers Michelle and Ryan. — sommtimes

Does Little Mountain still add on the annoying 5% charge "for whatever"? Just raise your prices instead of the shenanigans! I refuse to return there… — CAF

Right because moving the breakwater and harbor will cost less. Sea levels are rising, it's a fact, get used to it. — apzer

Sea levels are rising and the city should not plan? — Don

Restaurant News

  • Pascucci’s Owner Has Plans for a New Restaurant
  • Linden Square’s Rooftop Bar Opens Today
  • Yet Another New Restaurant in Carpinteria
  • Brass Bird Has Opened in San Roque
  • The Name of the Upper Village’s Next New Restaurant

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Walk With Me

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Burning Questions

  • Will You Explain the Plan to Adapt the Waterfront for Climate Change?
  • Why Did the Rosewood Miramar Beach Install Gates?
  • How Long Will This Big Pipe Be at East Beach?
  • Is Cabrillo Boulevard Going to Be Widened Under Highway 101?
  • Was There a Fisherman Inn in Downtown Santa Barbara?
  • What Are Those Old Buildings at the Corner of Castillo and Montecito Streets?
  • When Will the Coast Village Road Medians Be Completed?

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