BURNING QUESTIONS
“Will the railroad underpass be widened as part of the reconstruction of the Cabrillo/101 interchange? If so, I’ll be curious to learn how they’re going to engineer the widening—by installing a temporary railroad bridge alongside the current one?” Here’s the answer.
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JUST LISTED
Noteworthy new listings: A stunner on a Montecito cul-de-sac; quirky floor plan near Miramar Beach; handsome new construction in Hope Ranch; another one on La Vista del Oceano; Summerland with south-facing yard; Tuscanish villa near Barker Pass Road; great views for $3 million; Mission Canyon love nest; and more.
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GET OUT OF TOWN
We bookended a three-week trip to Southeast Asia with stops in the city-state of Singapore. Despite its reputation for being rigid and sterile, it’s remarkably interesting and a breeze to explore—as long as you obey the rules.
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WHERE IN SANTA BARBARA…?
Know where this was shot? Prove it in the comments.
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