March 28, 2024
Check out the interior and the menu for Salty at the Beach, which is serving lunch, dinner, and drinks. Its sister establishment, a burger joint called Chomp on the Rocks, will follow soon.
Other recent news: The Los Padres National Forest closure has been extended; Westerlay Orchids donation to Carp students; western Goleta fire station gets the go-ahead; more on the school-board candidates.
September 14, 2020
More food news: Aperitivo wine bar is getting closer to opening; first look at the Venus in Furs food menu; an update on Better Burrito; Oat Bakery's "better, cleaner, crispier" cheese crackers; mysterious Jules Montecito promises caviar, cheese, and chocolate.
"I've always wondered about the graffitied house on the bluff above Summerland Beach. Any insight? Pretty odd for it to be standing for all of these years." —T. 1
September 13, 2020
An effort is underway to raise $5.5 million, which proponents hope is enough to buy the 104-acre property from the developer.
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September 12, 2020
Another week, another dozen sales—including a stately Upper East house, a traditional spec renovation in the Golden Quadrangle, and a campy Hope Ranch villa.
September 11, 2020
Other recent news: Parking citations on Fernald Point Lane; expanding Covid-19 outbreak at Santa Barbara County Jail; Cold Spring School bond moves forward; progress for coastal trail through Carpinteria; discussions with school-board candidates; society columnist Richard Mineards; what living near a cannabis farm is like.
More food news: Another baker delivering treats; M. Special's State Street brewpub opens to the public next week; Mesa Burger's Montecito upcharge; Old Town Coffee is now roasting beans; vestiges of Sambo's.
September 10, 2020
Perhaps because the market is insane, only a handful of properties have felt the need to reduce their prices this week.
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Don't let it be 3 Pickles — Heather Wright
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So True ~ he couldn’t even get the major facts right about her $6Billion Fortune. Just asked the public for stories. When Mort Zuckerman was… — Tad
She maintained the rose garden for her friend, despite the major difficulties in growing roses next to the ocean. She had them covered every night,… — Tad
The entire thing is so tragic ~ Huguette came every Summer up until her last visit in 2007, that’s when she fired Jon Douglas for… — Tad
There is still outdoor seating in the patio by the main doors. — AFC
I’m sad the outdoor area is gone too! We no longer go to the public market as they don’t allow dogs inside and we want… — CB
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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
So True ~ he couldn’t even get the major facts right about her $6Billion Fortune. Just asked the public for stories. When Mort Zuckerman was… — Tad
She maintained the rose garden for her friend, despite the major difficulties in growing roses next to the ocean. She had them covered every night,… — Tad
The entire thing is so tragic ~ Huguette came every Summer up until her last visit in 2007, that’s when she fired Jon Douglas for… — Tad
There is still outdoor seating in the patio by the main doors. — AFC
I’m sad the outdoor area is gone too! We no longer go to the public market as they don’t allow dogs inside and we want… — CB