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May 10, 2026

  • News Roundup

County Approves Vaccinations for Age 65 and Older

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.

  • Hot Property

1980s Hexagon With Wraparound Views Finally Sells for Half Off

Other notable sales this week: a one-day flip on Middle Road, a pink villa atop Hidden Valley Lane, a fast closing for over ask in central Montecito, a spec new-build on the market for two years, a bunch of fixers, and more.

February 12, 2021

  • Food Stuff

More on the Beer Garden Opening in the Funk Zone

More food news: One of Starbucks's State Street locations is going to close; Finch & Fork now serving on the roof; Wingstop chain open at La Cumbre Plaza; Solvang's Coast Range restaurant will have vacation rentals upstairs; an intriguing new food hall in Camarillo.

February 11, 2021

  • Odds & Ends

The San Ysidro Creek Bridge Is Officially Open

Plus: Granada Theatre penthouse for rent; a tenant at the handsome new Monterey Colonial building on E. De La Guerra; the Cuyama Buckhorn's pool is opening; two more film festival awards; free e-bike demos downtown; a special message for hikers with dogs.

  • First Look

The Revised Design for the New Police Headquarters

Architect Cearnal Collective's second try is more Spanish Colonial than the initial foray, which was a bit severe. Check out the renderings....

February 10, 2021

  • Just Listed

George Washington Smith’s French Normandy House in the Hedgerow

Other noteworthy new listings include one of Lutah Maria Riggs's less remarkable works; a big, blah Mediterranean asking $9.5 million; a preppy dream in Birnam Wood; an apartment just past the Miramar resort; and more.

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Newsletter: February 10

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February 9, 2021

  • News Roundup

Unprecedented Number of State Street Retail Vacancies

Other recent news: The county hints that it might start allowing people 65 and up to get vaccinated; mural debate stops Ortega Park from getting renovated; city council member Eric Friedman to run for re-election; what's up with the old Army Reserve property at Las Positas and State Street; proposed charter school for "community-oriented, outdoor learning."

  • Capital Improvements

The State Street Undercrossing is Getting a Jeff Shelton Makeover

While the main impetus for the change is safety—the sidewalks and bike lanes will be dramatically widened—architect Jeff Shelton's signature use of color and pattern might just turn the undercrossing into a destination. Take a first look at the renderings. 2

February 8, 2021

  • Odds & Ends

A New Home Design Store on State Street

Plus: Jewelry chain coming to Coast Village Road; Edith Caldwell Abode is closing soon; a thorough Covid-19 update from Sansum's medical director; Scorpion Anchorage has reopened; Saturday Night Live's very funny Zillow ad.

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