GOOD HOUSEPEEKING
First look at Montecito’s new Stone Tower house: When it came time for interior designer Mary Beth Myers to rebuild after the debris flow, architect Jeff Shelton suggested a tower clad in stone. Inspired by castles, mills, and lighthouses, she replied, “Let’s do it!”
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NEWS ROUNDUP
••• What the heck is going on with Bellosguardo?
••• The season’s first real rainfall is expected on Monday.
••• More than 70% of eligible county residents are now fully vaccinated.
••• Thousand Steps construction to happen before next summer (above).
••• Hope Ranch mulls offshore desalination.
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JUST LISTED
Noteworthy new listings: Shooting for the moon on Ortega Ridge; 1970s-meets-Mediterranean; a Hope Ranch fixer flip; turnkey San Roque for $3.2 million; a vacant lot near Padaro Beach; and more.
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ODDS & ENDS
••• The city is considering another pedestrian bridge over Highway 101.
••• Hotel rates continue to climb.
••• Checking in on the Plaza Granada renovation (above, courtesy Cearnal Collective).
••• Feedback sought about De La Guerra Plaza revamp.
••• Montecito mansion gets $5 million price cut.
••• New exhibits at the Museum of Contemporary Art and Caldwell Snyder.
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WHERE IN SANTA BARBARA…?
Congratulations to Tracy Owens for correctly identifying where this was shot. We’ll play again Saturday morning.
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Everybody has an idea of how State street should work. But nothing is going to be changed because there is no money. From the city.… — Dan O.
So happy to hear that they are still open! We tried going a few times since December and it was always closed. I was worried… — Tracy
Bingo, this is typical cart before the horse. We simply don't have the population to support such a long promenade. Build another 1-2,000 housing units… — Jefferson A.
I agree with most except that bicycle traffic is not good for business on State street. We spend more on State when riding as its… — Don
I agree with you that it isn’t terribly inviting. It just looks like a street. Numerous case studies show people won’t use pedestrian thoroughfares that… — BW
Serious suggestion ... if State Street isn't working as a "street," change it into something else. Add a water feature? Make it a High Line-esque… — A
Fox News says what? — Dad
Agreed. Not one mention from the city how they would pay for all this (they are in a budget deficit as it is) or made… — Jefferson A.
It doesn’t seem that complicated? The opening at night is for deliveries, maintenance, and service, similar to how it’s opened for that at night today. — TJ
For crying out loud—no new taxes! Trim the programs, trim the services. — Christine!