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March 19, 2026

  • News Roundup

33 Tiny Cabins for the Homeless Will Be Installed Downtown

Other recent news: Santa Barbara County bought an Isla Vista building for the homeless; county Sheriff's Office patrol deputies are resisting vaccination and testing; a survey of hitching posts in Santa Barbara; a 32,000-square-foot bowling alley is opening in Oxnard.

  • Burning Questions

What’s Inside Paseo Nuevo’s State Street Tower?

"While walking on State Street the other night, I noticed that the top of the Paseo Nuevo tower was lit up inside, but I couldn't tell why," asked S.

November 10, 2021

  • Food Stuff

First Look at the Menu for Reunion Kitchen, Now Open on East Beach

More food news: Labor-of-love Italian dessert restaurant coming to Paseo Nuevo; no signs of life online at the Kitchen incubator/restaurant; Goleta's Gladden and Sons grocery store has closed; Capisce Market and Clevr pop-up this Saturday; Good Lion is working on another Ventura establishment; in praise of Gipsy Hill Bakery's pears in pastry. 1

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Newsletter: November 10

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November 9, 2021

  • Hot Property

Japanese-Inspired Midcentury in Hope Ranch Sells for $4.7 Million

Last week was the slowest in recent memory, undoubtedly due to the lack of inventory. Notable sales include four-bedrooms in Birnam Wood and near Toro Canyon, a 1956 house on Eucalyptus Hill, and a Via Alicia townhouse.

  • Odds & Ends

An Atlanta-Based Contemporary Art Gallery Is Opening Downtown

Plus: Kismet lingerie-and-jewelry boutique has soft-opened in Montecito; 1930s highway bridge once again visible in Cachuma Lake; the CALM Antique and Vintage Show & Sale is coming up; an aerial shot of the Pepper Hill mound mansion; the latest in outdoor end tables.

November 8, 2021

  • Food Stuff

Mollie’s Restaurant Has Closed

More food news: Who's opening a brewery in the Funk Zone; a new name for the Corazón Cocina spinoff; another option for recycling wine corks; the De La Vina Starbucks appears to be happening; Carp Kitchen & Grocery is now offering dinner; Santa Barbara chosen as test city for surplus-food app; live performances at the Blue Owl; Hochaya Tea House opened in Goleta; what's up and running at Solvang's PARc Place redevelopment. 5

November 7, 2021

  • News Roundup

More Fallout from the UCSB Dorm Debacle

While the university explained the rationale for its proposed Munger Hall and benefactor Charlie Munger compared the bedrooms to basement restrooms, students protested, architecture history professors started a petition, and local architects blasted the design. Other recent news: Goleta will sue UCSB over the lack of student housing; Carpinteria High School's Warrior statue will not be redesigned; the Rincon Multi-Use Trail moves forward; more study approved for floating wind farms.

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Newsletter: November 7

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November 6, 2021

  • Guessing Game

Where in Santa Barbara…?

Know where this was shot? Prove it in the comments. (Update: We have a winner!) 3

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Recent Comments

Agree 100%. Attractive in itself but not plonked down on CVR. Does not fit in at all with the local-and-cozy-but-sophisticated look of the other retail… — Dana

Where's the "it's not in Montecito" comments? For looks really good in these photos! — Don

Loving this for Montecito! Net Zero and LEED Gold (plus-plus) aside, the design is striking, well-thought-out, and a nice departure from the same-same outdated architecture… — Vince

I've provided input to the CV Road for nearly 50 years working with developers as a Designer/Broker. We do have an assortment of styles and… — Maryanne Brillhart

I am appalled to see this abomination land in our sweet little Spanish style town. Can anyone point me in the direction on how to… — Barrie Glabman

Personally I wish he would have used that money to pay the 425 workers he stiffed. I don't think he deserves to have his name… — Tracy M

Agreed - I miss the margaritas and the great chips and salsa at cava! — chelsea

Love the look. As Erik pointed out, there is a range of design along CVR so this won't "stick out" but rather add another interesting… — Curtis

In a strange way, the new building echos the old Bottle Shop configuration. I really like the solar parking - very good use of space.… — Chris

South facing with all that glass? Also, the scale is way off. Also, not a fit on CVR at all. I agree with another commenter—choose… — Anne

Restaurant News

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Burning Questions

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