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Newsletter: January 24

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January 23, 2021

  • Hot Property

French Country Estate in the Golden Quadrangle Sells for $15.75 Million

Notable closings also include a 1905 estate on East Valley Road, a secretive transaction on Ashley Road, a teardown on 11 acres in the hills above Summerland, and an architectural fever dream.

January 22, 2021

  • Food Stuff

The Beachside Bar-Cafe Is Closing for Good

More food news: The Miramar Beach Bar is open for takeout drinks; new locally produced food publication is about to launch; profile of Triple Chip delivery bakery; Gipsy Hill Bakery ordering is now easier.

January 21, 2021

  • News Roundup

Southwest Announced Which Cities It’ll Serve From Santa Barbara

Other recent news: Smaller counties such as Santa Barbara got less state pandemic funding; UCSB to resume most in-person classes in the fall; history of the Hilton's rotunda; the grand Potter Hotel that used to be on the beach. 1

  • Food Stuff

More Details on Corazón Cocina’s New Sister Restaurant

It'll serve Mexican food, but different from the original establishment.

January 20, 2021

  • Odds & Ends

More Hotels Join the Day-Pass Trend

Plus: Hendry's Beach improvements completed; hotel conversion on State Street seeks submissions by local artists and craftspeople; Blue Sands Inn is getting an upgrade; fancy Riven Rock estate back on the market after a $4.25-million price cut; bike-share perks for early adopters.

  • Just Listed

Is This the Oddest House in Hope Ranch?

Noteworthy new listings also include a splendid 1938 Hedgerow hacienda, a grand six-bedroom on one of the Riviera's best streets, a flip attempt on School House Road, a Campanil fixer with dramatic views, and more.

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Newsletter: January 20

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January 19, 2021

  • News Roundup

Junior High’s Wooden Flagpole Is a Victim of Vandalism

Other recent news: Buyer of Ortega Ridge architectural statement revealed; "road diet" proposed for Hollister Avenue in Old Town; Carpinteria library on its way to becoming independent.

  • Burning Questions

What’s Up With the “No E-Bike” Signs on Local Trails?

"A friend saw these signs today, and they make no sense to us," wrote PJ. "Mountain bikers only use pedal assist while going uphill—going downhill, without pedal assist, they're going at the same speed as a friction bike. (Even with pedal assist, you can't go fast uphill as it’s too steep in Santa Barbara.) Wondering if you know anything...." 5

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Recent Comments

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!

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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

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