BURNING QUESTIONS
“There are some historic buildings adjacent to the liquor store at Castillo Street and Montecito Street. The one on Castillo is an enormous mansion painted a dull mustard color. If my attempt at research is in any way accurate, it was moved to that location to avoid demolition. There it stands, seemingly vacant. Maybe you can get the lowdown.” The answer.
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JUST LISTED
Noteworthy new listings: A heck of a swimming pool on Ortega Ridge; Toro Canyon compound once home to Jane Russell; appealing single-level sprawl near Romero Canyon; East Mesa with a suite over the garage; 1904 cottage downtown; and the 59-house development in Los Alamos.
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NEWS ROUNDUP
••• The Trump administration plans to reopen the Santa Barbara County coast to drilling.
••• The contentious proposal to redevelop Paseo Nuevo.
••• 18-story Builder’s Remedy project submitted to Carpinteria.
••• Objections to the design of Sears lot at La Cumbre Plaza.
••• Gold’s Gym locations bought by Eos Fitness.
••• The renovation of Dwight Murphy Field (above).
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WHERE IN SANTA BARBARA…?
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Thats's a quirky area. Used to live up there. Monte Vista School is on Hope and Hope school on La Colina. — Don
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The majority of city council just wants to throw a band-aid on a gunshot wound and kick the actual fixes down the road. — Jeff
Why would anyone want to put money into housing right now in the City when the powers that be want to limit what a landlord… — JMac805
That church should've been housing. Can't imagine anyone living around there would want a hotel — apzer
Speaking of Tondi: I miss those gelatos especially his vegan fruit flavors but more than that I miss the friendly and talented owner. Does anyone… — Rick Perkins
So great to see the Brewhouse adding the coffee shop in the secondary bar area! What a cute place and a nice complement to the… — Emma
I recall about 20 years ago being called to that address by a homeowner to take a look at some sheet metal needs. The owner… — Walter