PAINT THE TOWN
Raised in Conejo Valley and based in L.A., artist Jimmy Thompson visits this area regularly. “I feel far away, even though it’s relatively close,” he says. “There’s something in the air, I guess, that makes me feel relaxed—and I think it shows in the pieces.” Take a look inside his delightful sketchbooks.
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HOT PROPERTY
Last week’s sales: More on Oprah’s offloading of $14.75 million worth of real estate; neat Riviera midcentury; successful spec reno flip on San Ysidro Road; off-market sale of 1920 Riviera house; pocket listing in the Hedgerow; and more. See what sold—and for how much.
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ODDS & ENDS
••• The West Wind Drive-In theater has closed.
••• Chapel for sale.
••• Interior shots of the wild underground house on Pepper Hill and Jeff Shelton’s round stone tower.
••• The reopening of the Butterfly Lane pedestrian undercrossing got pushed back.
••• Kevin Costner at the airport.
••• The Pad climbing gym kiboshed its State Street plans.
••• A visit to new refillable shop Sunkissed Pantry.
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Recent Comments
I agree with Roy that first comment about staying open later is very tone deaf. Many restaurants are struggling to staff and/or to keep their… — Jimmy
Thank you for highlighting all the interesting, wonderful, and quirky aspects of my neighborhood behind Magnolia Center. Moved here in 1993 and I would not… — REC
Roy, why are you signing your name at the end of these? Lemme guess, you're a boomer! See how does that feel? Not too great.… — Boom
My favorite thing about this comment section is the fact that the only restaurant in Santa Barbara that consistently serves late, is Restaurant Roy 😂 — J
Seriously you all, how much business do you think the average restaurant would do from 9:00-10:00pm here in Santa Barbara? I’m not in the restaurant… — Roy
Who do they think will staff these? — Anon
I can relate to more late night options Thursday-Saturday. I use to frequent Edomasa when it would stay open till midnight and I am happy… — TJ
Roy, take a deep breath and a chill pill. Not everyone like to have dinner at 4:30pm and goes to bed at 8pm. — Peter
I so agree. And what is with his over the top " Moroccan " fetish ??? — Janet
Jeez, Roy. JO was expressing a hope, not a demand. Also, what’s the deal with calling out someone’s “generation” as an insult? There is literally… — Andrew