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February 9, 2026

  • Capital Improvements

The Future of State Street: Three Design Scenarios

The consultants hired to ponder the State Street situation presented three design scenarios to the State Street Advisory Committee. Here are the highlights. 21

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  • Odds & Ends

An Indoor Climbing Gym Has Opened in Noleta

Plus: Self-service board rentals at Leadbetter Beach; Bodyrok fitness studio is open; the Aquarius Cocktail fashion line's shop/showroom on Coast Village Road; closing sale at Dylan Star's Paseo Nuevo shop; landscapes by Robin Gowen at Sullivan Goss.

May 24, 2023

  • Burning Questions

What Is This Large Memorial in Ennisbrook?

"Every time I walk my dogs on the trail that runs through Ennisbrook, I wonder what the story is with this 15-foot-tall memorial. Do you know?" —D. 1

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Newsletter: May 24

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May 23, 2023

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Never Ask “What’s for Dinner” Again

When Sophie McNally couldn’t find a crowd-pleasing solution for busy evenings, she created Kitchenette. The family-style meals have it all: delicious and healthy food cooked by a team of chefs and blast-frozen at peak freshness for a no-brainer dinner that you and your family will love.

  • Hot Property

1970s Architectural Statement Sells for $6.1 Million

Last week's sales also include a School House Road midcentury; Mission Canyon aerie; 1938 Hedgerow three-bedroom; fixer near Cold Spring School; turnkey in Summerland Cottages; and more. 3

May 22, 2023

  • Odds & Ends

CycleBar Is Opening in Noleta

Plus: Highway 101 construction to shift north, with San Ysidro Road taking the first hit; 30-unit Lower Riviera apartment complex in the works; the murky situation at Bosse's Toy Train Museum; did Santa Barbara Airport overbuild?; the argument to remove the ring nets; Route 33 north of Ojai is closed through summer at least. 1

May 21, 2023

  • Food Stuff

Chick-fil-A Is Closed Until Late July

More food news: Crush Bar has closed; Rodeo Room is now open all week; Eleven Madison Park will take over Caruso's for two nights; Montecito strip mall to replace parking with restaurant seating; Bossie's Kitchen no longer passes along the credit card fee; profiles of Kin Bakeshop, Motley Crew Ranch, and La Super-Rica. 8

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Newsletter: May 21

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The drafts were a bit confusing but once I figured them all out block by block and studied the renderings I think this is the… — C

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