Détente for Ty Warner and Four Seasons?
Other recent news: A rundown of July 4 events; room refresh at the Fess Parker Wine Country Inn; the Santa Claus Lane Bikeway is open for the summer; county supervisors tighten renovation laws; Goodreads founders bought on Eucalyptus Hill; the scourge of pickleball noise. 2
Athleta’s State Street Store to Close at Year End
Plus: Zipline park in the Santa Ynez Valley opens soon; the Lofts at the Mill got final design approval; Charley Crockett to play the Arlington Theatre; the Community Environmental Council's 10,000-square-foot collaborative space on State Street; update on the removal of fruit trees at Rancho San Carlos; JustFoodForDogs to open in Goleta; L.A. design pop-up in Santa Ynez. 4
Brutalism Gone Wild at the San Ysidro Trailhead
Noteworthy new listings also include a 2008 Mediterranean with a remnant of the old Arcady estate; one of the most darling houses in the Hedgerow; new farmhouse-style construction in Montecito; vacant lots with approved plans on the Riviera and in Hope Ranch; 1928 Lower Riviera bungalow; 71-acre equestrian compound in the Santa Ynez Valley; and more. 3
State Street Promenade Extended for Three More Years
Other recent news: Parklets off State Street get a reprieve; architect suggests a different promenade design; Jeff Bridges bought in Hope Ranch; Fergie sold her Santa Ynez Valley ranch; photos of last weekend's Summer Solstice Celebration; eminent domain to be used for Goleta's San Jose Creek Multipurpose Path project; gay pride flags stolen in Los Olivos; the concert lineup at Ojai's Libbey Bowl; the tree of the month. 2

























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When will we finally admit that you can’t have your cake and eat it too on State Street? A pedestrian-friendly paseo does not mix with… — MH
the users, (abusers) of State Street are often marauders. Those descending often go at excessive speed. Pre closure, there were traffic signals that did help.… — John Jorgensen
Good for Rori's. — arosales
It's official. Those is charge of deciding the fate of State Street are retarded. — Cee Oh
Let's label any proposal to make Chapala and Anacapa two way streets what it would be - a really dumb idea. The current setup allows… — Donald
Your cold heart continues to amaze me christine. Please go back to Orange County where you and your republican friends can sit around counting your… — Zeeann
I agree completely. This was never a "Promenade". I was for it as well during Covid, but now it is time to try anything to… — MH
They said they have nothing to report yet. — Erik Torkells
The Cliff May house reminded me of the Stonehouse Restaurant at S.Y.R, back in the late 1980's. The exterior was white, thick white paint covered… — Dan O. Seibert
Any chance you could get an update for us on when Rudy's will reopen in Carp? Thank you! — Mary