December 8, 2025
"I saw this post on De La Guerra Street and I can’t figure out what SBTP stands for. Can you help? —A."
February 17, 2021
Other notable new listings include a Montecito farmhouse, a funky fixer compound on School House Road, an ornate situation in Birnam Wood, and a neat setting on the Lower Riviera. 1
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February 16, 2021
Other recent news: Progress for Cottage Health's plan to replace four small buildings with a large one; interview with Santa Barbara Unified School District board president Kate Ford; illustrator Daniel Sulzberg.
Set on a private, gated acre studded with mature oak trees, 705 Oak Grove Drive is a single-level Montecito farmhouse estate completely renovated and reimagined in 2016.
Plus: Price cut for a pretty Upper East house; improvements in the works for El Capitan Beach; Pura Luna Apothecary's new shop is open; a delightful visit to Idyll Mercantile.
February 15, 2021
The plan for De La Guerra Plaza has much to like—the removal of car traffic and parking, the airiness, the dining area—but there are also some reasons for concern. 6
February 14, 2021
Know where this photo was taken? Prove it in the comments. 1
February 13, 2021
But shortages remain an issue. Other recent news: Concerns about the revised police headquarters design; Coast Village Road beautification effort; new UCLA Health cancer clinic; Urban Flea Market opening at Paseo Nuevo; juvenile gray whale visits Stearns Wharf; cannabis vs. grapes in the Santa Rita Hills; animatronic dinosaurs to return.
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Your snide comments about our President potentially removing the beautiful sidewalk art in downtown Santa Ynez pissed off every local I forwarded them to- thought… — Christine!
Folio Press & Paperie — Erik Torkells
Not sure who took the picture of the Cambells crayon soup, but I was wondering where you saw them at? Thanks Richard — Richard
At this point just go with The New Original Cafe (iykyk) — Tom
So happy that Game Seeker found a new space! The owners are lovely. Ingrid once told me that they will take the time to show… — Tracy M
Will be their first customer when they open- glad I can avoid State street altogether once it opens #urintationstation — Christine!
Agree! (in very small print): "Supplemental Santa Barbara liveable wage and benefits charge" ?!! How do we know staff ever gets it? That's deceptive at… — Dianne White
Better yet, don't patronize places with add on charges. Reward places that price honestly to begin with. I'd much rather see a higher, but accurate… — CF
Noe’s Cafe: Breakfast Favorite’s Noooooooo make it stop — Jim T
Re: Little Mountain We are there last week. When you pay, check your bill, and note there is an extra 5% additional fee, so you… — Karen