BURNING QUESTIONS
“Once the electrical upgrade (at least that’s what appears to be happening) of the Coast Village Road medians is completed, what’s the plan for landscaping, if any?” The answer.
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JUST LISTED
Noteworthy new listings: The soul of discretion in Birnam Wood; 1980s view properties on Eucalyptus Hill and Hidden Valley Lane; $4.5 million for West Mesa; Coyote Circle with a potentially problematic neighbor; Donze Avenue bungalow; and more.
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NEWS ROUNDUP
••• An update on the Bucket Brigade’s Montecito sidewalks.
••• The Santa Claus Lane makeover includes a single railroad crossing.
••• A setback for Sable Offshore.
••• 59-unit housing development could be in the works for Calle Real.
••• UC Santa Barbara has leased 105,000 square feet on Los Carneros Drive.
→ Read the post.
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WHERE IN SANTA BARBARA…?
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