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September 7, 2021
Last week's closings also include a 9,400-square-foot Hope Ranch estate; an Ennisbrook ski lodge; an $8.6 million Hope Ranch flip; zippy midcentury in Carpinteria; and a Montecito house that traded for $4.5 million and immediately came back on the market for $800,000 more.
More food news: Further details about the establishment replacing Blackbird at the Hotel Californian; Via Gelateria has opened in Solvang; locally based importer and distributor of European wines; Santa Barbara County Farm Day is coming up. 2
September 6, 2021
Plus: Big sale at Dylan Star's Paseo Nuevo store; high-tech parking enforcement; the Lumineers are coming to the Santa Barbara Bowl; suggestions on where to hike while the forest is closed; virtual presentation about the desalination plant; "Where in Santa Barbara...?" answer.
September 5, 2021
Other recent news: Ty Warner's ex claims he abused her and hid assets; SBCC's stadium is still closed to the public; a Montecito house was moved; antiques store opens in Paseo Nuevo; members of Historic Landmarks Commission ticked off about city's closing of a paseo; Trek Foundation helping to improve mountain-biking trails; analysis of a city council candidate forum.
September 4, 2021
Know where this was shot? Prove it in the comments. (Update: We have a winner!) 5
September 3, 2021
Notable new listings also include a historic conundrum on the Riviera; Eucalyptus Hill house that thinks it's worth eight figures; fabulous 1927 bones in the Hedgerow; a Hope Ranch flip; and more. 1
September 2, 2021
Other recent news: Winners and losers in the first mayoral debate; formerly homeless man now leading efforts to clean up camps; pro-development state senate bills move forward; UCSB Arts and Lectures announces 2021-2022 season; One 805 concert to benefit first responders; mandatory Covid-19 testing for all K-12 students in Santa Barbara Unified School District; county employees to get vaccinated or regularly tested; more on those big yachts moored here; San Luis Obispo County mask mandate.
Plus: Bar Le Côte opens tonight (but without beer and wine for now); a new project from the pastry chef of Corazón Cocina and the Project; VeganGreenGo has closed; the dining room at Solvang's Coast Range finally debuts. 3
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Local attorney Luis Esparza in on the ballot with Judge Adams — Esparza for Judge 2026
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The coral tree is fine for residential purposes as long as you routinely trim it. — Jim Owens
It's a beautiful tree, but Coral trees have brittle wood structure and limbs easily break off and fall. It's surprising to see these in parks.… — Chet
City streets are unsafe all day long with no enforcement. City needs to stop assessing things, and start taking action. San Andreas and Milpas Street… — billy
Patricia Bragg loved Katy Perry- longtime family/church friends- she gave Katy her first guitar. Using 3% of the property is a decent ratio, no? I… — Christine!
My fav coral tree is the round-a-bout on Pacific Ave on the Mesa- a real stunner! The California Coastal Commission being publicly flogged and forced… — Christine!
Why do you think Patricia Bragg hates underserved kids as much as you do? — Jefferson A.
"Gratitude Canyon" is the site of the Bragg (Apple Cider Vinegar) family ranch and farm. I believe Patricia Bragg might be turning in her grave… — 4Oceans
I live near a couple of the segments of streets mentioned for improvement and they absolutely need assessment. There are crashes every few months. It’s… — BW
Local attorney Luis Esparza in on the ballot with Judge Adams — Esparza for Judge 2026
El Smurfo. As Ben Kenobi said, "That's a name I have not heard in a long time." Gosh, what was my handle on the orange… — Dan O. Seibert