November 12, 2019
With the purchase of Jeff Bridges's property, the entertainment mogul has expanded her Montecito estate to 70 acres. A shame about the fence, though.
November 5, 2019
Plus: Vons stopped collecting plastic bags for recycling; the return of the Yes Store, a seasonal artisan co-op; Hyatt Centric hotel appears closed for renovations; a pointless scale. 1
Imagine if a Bond villain decided to spend $100 million on a two-bedroom Brazilian modernist lair in Middle-earth.... 1
November 4, 2019
If dinner at Malibu Farm can leave you wondering what the point of the place is, other than a Plan B for people who can't get into Caruso's, lunch there makes delightful sense.
Plus: A pair of proposed new developments downtown (with small buildings making way for larger ones); helistop hearing; the charm of hand-drawn signage.
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November 2, 2019
With a total of 49 residential units. Other local news: The Salvation Army pulled the plug on its Eastside housing project; city testing a transit program that shuttles passengers around in vans.
November 1, 2019
Oceanfront for $3.3 million? Believe it.
Also newly reduced: Victorian house tucked away on the Lower Riviera; midcentury conundrum; cinematic Riviera views; Sea Cliff estate with regrettable choices.
October 31, 2019
More food news: Little Dom's says there's nothing Cajun about its forthcoming Carp restaurant; Bettina's anniversary block party; city mulling a change to food-truck rules; Stone Age restaurant closed.
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Greetings Erik, A friend in Wisconsin called this morning and mentioned my name appearing on your site. And having been a part of this community… — Doug Norton
This brings to mind, strangely enough, the old Dylan song, "Subterranean Homesick Blues". I trust the "dying to see the inside" was some sort of… — Doug Norton
A stunning spot with delightful service and the best coffee around!! — Marcia Schiffman
Congratulations Dennis. Aunt whoopers is so proud of you and your accomplishments!! — Susan Torley
Sounds awesome Dennis! Bring a store to the south east coast! — Sally hobby
Definitely need to try the cheeseburger soon. Love the space at The Lark, although would be nice to be able to rent the space for… — Naria
I love the attention to detail throughout the whole house. The layering of the rugs in the living room, the black and white motif throughout… — Naria