March 29, 2024
A look back at the year’s most popular posts—two of which involved a giant red shoe—and a reminder that feedback is genuinely welcome.
December 29, 2021
While the shoreline is the indisputable star of the Butterfly Beach area, there's plenty more worth exploring—including the Music Academy of the West's splendid campus and drop-dead gorgeous Santa Barbara Cemetery. 5
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December 27, 2021
Last week's sales also include Hope Ranch midcentury, a couple on East Valley Road, a four-bedroom in San Roque, and 6,400 square feet of living space near San Antonio Creek.
Plus: Upcoming concerts and events at the Arlington Theatre; public meeting about new recreational programming at Plaza de Vera Cruz; details about the proposed five-building complex off Old Coast Highway; the enhanced intersection of Santa Monica Road and Via Real; "Juxtaposed" show at Sullivan Goss.
December 26, 2021
If you look closely, there are faces all around town—although they tend to have expressions that range from blank to despairing.... 1
December 25, 2021
Know where this was shot? Prove it in the comments. (Update: We have a winner!) 1
December 24, 2021
Other recent news: Charlie Munger bought an $11 million house in Montecito; local TV personality accused of fraud; UCSB to start winter quarter online; more analysis of the county redistricting; buyer of Ellwood Ranch has no plans to develop it.
December 23, 2021
Noteworthy new listings also include a stylish 56-acre ranch in Santa Ynez; big views at a big price in Alta Mesa; a 1953 house with potential in Montecito; and a Carp fixer with a nice backyard.
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Oh God no. I'd sooner eat Dominos. — Heather
And to add - the problem here is not really architects or architecture schools - the issue is the HLC and Design Review Board. They… — OldWalter
This post is riddled with falsehoods and inaccuracies: Huguette had not visited Bellosguardo since the 1950s. She did not own Madison Square Garden, nor did… — Bettye Jones
SBSince I actually agree with you that the idea that the default look for SB buildings should be some vaguely Spanish-Revival-ishhhhh has gone wayyyyyy too… — OldWalter
Yes, every building should be a bland shade of white with orange tile roofs. As taught in art and architecture schools, all design should conform… — SBsince1981
I don’t understand Jeff Shelton architecture, It looks like a childish cartoon. In my opinion it doesn’t match SB at all especially in main areas… — CB
I've studied Art, Design and Architecture my whole life. I don't get it either... — RWD
I heard it's going to be a Rusty's. — OldWalter
Don't let it be 3 Pickles — Heather Wright
There is an area where short term rentals are allowed, for the most part centered on State Street. https://www.arcgis.com/apps/instant/basic/index.html?appid=0c3a389f1de645319b10e95a206b32b4 — Andy