WELCOME WAGON
Now open in Montecito’s Upper Village, Little Mountain is the most ambitious, most polished, most exciting restaurant to debut here in many years.
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JUST LISTED
Noteworthy new listings: Spiffy $20 million spec reno in Hope Ranch; thoroughly Tuscan compound; one of the Miramar resort’s neighbors; a winner near the San Roque spider web; 1887 Victorian on Brinkerhoff Avenue; beachfront contemporary south of La Conchita; and more.
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NEWS ROUNDUP
••• The push for public access to Hollister Ranch beaches.
••• Changes coming to Cacique Street homeless shelter.
••• A long look at California’s insurance problem.
••• County supervisors deny Sable Offshore permit transfer.
••• Improvements to Franklin Creek trail in Carpinteria.
••• The tree of the month.
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WHERE IN SANTA BARBARA…?
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Yes exactly right. The Grand Jury report gives an example where employees can use two days of leave for Monday and Tuesday and then work… — Rich
Thats's a quirky area. Used to live up there. Monte Vista School is on Hope and Hope school on La Colina. — Don
It's more complicated than that. From the report by the county Auditor-Controller’s Office: “A recurring pattern was identified in which sheriff employees used leave balances… — Erik Torkells
Regarding the SB County Sheriff’s Overtime: We don’t have enough SB County Sheriff Officers to work and cover shifts. The ones that are working, are… — Klminsb
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