February 6, 2023
When you slow down for a stroll, you see so much more. In this installment: The highest street in Summerland.
November 12, 2019
Other recent news: Another earthquake nearby; public input on Baron Ranch on the Gaviota Coast; California might not require solar panels on new houses; saving the white abalone; distemper outbreak at Pinnacles National Park; the tree of the month; suspicious hair.
More food news: Opening day set for the Daisy on State Street; more on Onus Donuts; Bar Seven turns seven; Bar 29 on Chapala has closed; dining by choice at an assisted-living facility.
November 11, 2019
Plus: Netflix is looking for an "ultra-modern" home to shoot in; Kendall Conrad bailed on her Montecito Country Mart shop; geodesic dome house hits the market; rocks for sale.
After 25 years, San Luis Obispo–based Habitat Home & Garden has branched out to Santa Barbara with a big new store on State Street. Prices are often lower than those at Pottery Barn and Restoration Hardware, and at Habitat, you get something unique.
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November 8, 2019
Other recent news: Initiatives to curb homeless encampments get stymied; more on the new debris basin in Montecito; Caltrans has a plan to deal with Highway 1 traffic in Big Sur; one of the last drive-in theaters on the Central Coast is in peril.
Also newly reduced: What might be the prettiest house in Montecito; 1928 Tudor estate with room for a carnival; an El Caserio–style duplex condo downtown; San Roque charmer with a mancave out back.
November 7, 2019
The recent renovation and spot-on staging have made 428 Corona Del Mar—likely the sweetest property within walking distance to East Beach—as pretty as a picture in a magazine. So what's not to like?
Plus: Funk Zone water mains are getting replaced; free screening of Lotusland documentary tonight; Ruth Bader Ginsburg gifts; Southern California Edison meeting about power shutoffs.
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Have you guys ever considered to open the island for the public to fish on it ? — Roman C
As the previous owners of 900 Park Lane, we feel credit should be given to Ronald Frink of Ronald Frink Architects for taking the “box… — LW
Looking forward to 1st visit — Virginia Sylvester
European Market & Deli is a great resource for authentic Middle Eastern, Slavic & Mediterranean ingredients - produce, fresh breads/sweets, pickles, grains spices. The store… — Julibelle1105
Bob - unfortunately those are the going rates for beachfront Orange County lux. resorts (Ritz in Half Moon Bay also) so.... Mattei's is apparently playing… — OG
When cowboys still rode bulls down the middle of the street! — OG
Those rates are ridiculous, they need to come back down to reality. I understand you need to charge a certain price point to recoup your… — Bob Tylundall
Not surprising that Beddia Mia closed. I ate there several months ago and got very sick. Tried to reach out to the restaurant to let… — Chris
Oops, I was mistaken — it's not Piro Lane, but rather La Colina Road that provides access into the neighborhood I am talking about! Right… — ES Corchero
Fun for a curious pocket of No-leta... or is this Santa Barbara? I dunno. But the off-ramp always seemed curious, but vital because of the… — ES Corchero