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April 27, 2021
Other recent news: California on the verge of allowing cyclists to roll through stop signs; closed block of W. Victoria to be reopened to eastbound traffic; gas station in the works for former Goleta café space; Santa Barbara's electric shuttles may not restart service; White Buffalo Land Trust buys Jalama Canyon Ranch with plans for regenerative agriculture.
Other noteworthy new listings include an attempted $11 million flip; a California cottage charmer; the potential for a Lower Riviera jewel box; a slick one-bedroom on the San Marcos Pass; and sweet little houses in Bungalow Haven and on State Street.
April 26, 2021
The southern side of Eucalyptus Hill is home to the area's nicest streets—Cima Linda Lane, Summit Road, and Rametto Road. Ready for some good housepeeking? 2
April 25, 2021
Plus: Local apparel brand Covet is opening a store in Montecito; a new Hank Pitcher show at Sullivan Goss; parts of a funky oceanfront Mesa compound are back on the market; input sought regarding the Channel Islands National Park Backcountry and Wilderness Management Plan.
April 24, 2021
Other notable closings include Miramar Beach two-bedroom; 1926 Riviera villa; Lutah Maria Riggs in the Golden Quadrangle; Jeff Shelton in low-key mode; a pair of $3 million houses right near the freeway; and more.
April 23, 2021
More food news: Indonesian food delivered monthly; Wingman Rodeo has opened in Goleta; Third Window Brewing's call for oranges; Santo Mezcal is now serving breakfast; Bettina's new leek pizza; quality coffee in Santa Ynez. 1
April 22, 2021
Other recent news: Rumors that the Biltmore is being turned Moroccan and/or into condos; work to start soon on the Arroyo Burro Open Space and the Randall Road Debris Basin; transgender man fatally shot by Lompoc police in suspicious circumstances; Santa Barbara City Council to consider "hero pay" for grocery workers.
Plus: Laundromat building on De La Vina to receive a fancy renovation; a new local news-and-opinion outlet; the former Mount Calvary Monastery & Retreat House got another price cut; petition for a better aquatics center at the revamped Ortega Park.
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The improvement committee should also focus on cleaning the walkways & parking lots steps, they are filthy! Building owners should be required to clean the… — Bob
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Ditto the spot on! — Rob
Thanks for this comment. It’s insightful, articulate, and presents a compelling argument. Who doesn’t hate cheap beer? — D
Gracie is wonderful — the avocado toast & tuna melt for lunch delicious, large portions & wonderful team from Chef Richard on — Chickie
The improvement committee should also focus on cleaning the walkways & parking lots steps, they are filthy! Building owners should be required to clean the… — Bob
DB you are absolutely correct that ecommerce is killing retail business. With that in mind, who then is going to rent all the empty stores… — HY
I would disagree with the homeless refuge since I’ve noticed that not forcing people to walk in the sidewalk has made it more challenging for… — Aron
Well said Albert!! — Aron
From an AI search, this was an interesting summary of pedestrian zone success rates: Most cities that "restreeted" their pedestrian zones have experienced a positive… — Curtis
Talk to retail brokers, they will tell you. Whether the retailers are right or wrong about it doesn't matter, that's predominantly their position. SB is… — Jefferson A.
Show me 5-10 retailers willing to open on state if the street was open and you’ll change my mind. Unfortunately no one can show that.… — Eric