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Newsletter: May 21

May 21, 2023|by Erik Torkells

ON THE HORIZON
Beyond the large developments you may already know about, there are 20 smaller residential projects—with a total of 940 units—working their way through the red tape.

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JUST LISTED
Noteworthy new listings: A humdinger in Birnam Wood; off-the-charts historical charm in Hope Ranch; $14 million Tuscan with a boar out front; a hot potato in Montecito’s Lower Village; one of the 1920s Little Granada houses; and more.

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ODDS & ENDS
••• Santa Ynez General has more than doubled in size.
••• The Olive Mill roundabout is a big improvement.
••• Pilates & Or is moving.
••• How the red shoe along Highway 101 came to be.
••• Peter Frampton in concert.
••• Free Friday night movies outside the county courthouse.
••• Update on the Santa Barbara Polo Villas development.
→ Read the post.

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NEWS ROUNDUP
••• County approves 90-unit homeless project with little notice.
••• What DignityMoves has achieved downtown.
••• Santa Barbara’s economic development director is leaving.
••• County OKs cannabis permit with farm that it’s suing.
••• Jail capacity to be reduced.
••• New design for the Rincon Multi-Use Trail (rendering above).
••• The state of Highway 1 repairs.
→ Read the post.

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WHERE IN SANTA BARBARA…?
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Just Listed

  • Storybook Mini-Compound in a Prime Montecito Location
  • Megaterranean on 10 Acres in Carpinteria’s Rancho Monte Alegre
  • A Stunner on a Montecito Cul-de-Sac
  • Jeff Shelton’s Pistachio House in Downtown Santa Barbara
  • Chic New Construction Off Picacho Lane

Recent Comments

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

The Routine, a Pilates studio currently in Ventura, is opening at the Victor the Florist space. Instagram page: @theroutine.vta — Sarah M

We loved our experience at Kismet Kids! A great haircut - kids were entertained while waiting their turn. Such a welcome addition to Montecito /… — MW

Restaurant News

  • A New Restaurant Space in Carpinteria
  • Rincon Brewery’s Funk Zone Outpost Is Closing
  • Yetz’s Bagels Opens in Goleta Tomorrow
  • Carpinteria’s Food Liaison Is Closing Its Cafe
  • Bluewater Grill Is Said to Be Closing Next Month

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Walk With Me

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Burning Questions

  • 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?
  • What’s This Scaffold Structure on Las Positas Road?
  • Why Does Street Striping Take So Long to Happen?

Get Out of Town

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