March 29, 2024
Plus: The county has allowed nail salons to reopen indoors; two Montecito houses slated for demolition; another nine-acre cannabis nursery in Carpinteria; sheep grazing at Skofield Park; Covid-19 update from Sansum Clinic's CEO; help ban a dangerous rat poison.
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September 24, 2020
On October 3, it opens for pick-up orders in the same space, with most of the same staff.
The week's other top price reductions: a Montecito castle, complete with crenellated tower; one of the weirder floor plans you'll see; 41-acre Condor Canyon ranch; and more.
The restaurant had an impressive 37-year run. Now Acme Hospitality is working on a new concept for the space. 1
More food news: Mony's is making breakfast burritos under the Mamacita's brand; the Bucket Brigade wants you to grow produce for the needy; Caruso's and Malibu Farm now only take phone reservations; tamales at Draughtsmen Aleworks; Mesa Pizza vs. Grubhub; Backstage Kitchen & Bar has opened on State Street.
September 23, 2020
The new listings keep coming.... Notable ones this week also include 2.9 acres in Ennisbrook, yet another house on School House Road, and a bunch that haven't changed hands in decades.
Other recent news: The state has allowed nail salons to open, if the county approves it; Isla Vista landlords cracking down on partying; East Beach construction; writer found dead in Mission Creek; local couple celebrates 80th wedding anniversary; new county guidelines for measuring traffic impact; Goleta mayoral candidates.
On over two-and-a-half acres in a sought-after location, with sweeping ocean and island views, 956 Mariposa Lane defies modern stereotypes of Mediterranean architecture.
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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
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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