May 1, 2026
Wedged between Hendry's Beach and Hope Ranch, the Yankee Farm neighborhood is like Brigadoon, but drier, with parts that feel as if they haven't changed in decades.
December 7, 2020
Other recent news: Large waves expected through tomorrow morning; the homeless situation at Pershing Park; monoliths atop a Santa Barbara building and in San Luis Obispo County.
Plus: New four-story building proposed for Santa Barbara Street; San Francisco gallery opened an outpost near the Arlington Theatre; SoCalGas's wireless telecom infrastructure; Merchant of Venice pop-up on Coast Village Road.
December 6, 2020
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December 5, 2020
What must close and what may stay open, with restrictions. Other recent news: Sandpiper Golf Club wants to build a new underground clubhouse; Santa Barbara geologist Mike Hoover's new book about our water situation.
And that's just the properties that went for over $2 million. Noteworthy closings include the magnificent Sotto Il Monte mansion, gorgeous relic Stonehedge, an oceanfront fixer, and a 1910 gardener's "cottage." Plus: a big one from late October.
December 4, 2020
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From Mо̄r Doughnuts, Secret Bao, and JJ's Diner. More food news: Nella Kitchen & Bar in Los Olivos has started lunch service; the San Ysidro Ranch one day plans to return Plow & Angel to its previous incarnation; Poe & Co. Hanukkah dishes; activity in the virtual-reality studio downtown.
December 3, 2020
Other recent news: County sheriff dismisses idea of a civilian review board; Ortega Park renovation held up over murals; more on the Surfliner Inn meeting; Hot Springs Road walking path; leaky Summerland wells capped; Atascadero monolith destroyed by vandals; the artist behind the Candy Land house.
Plus: Bodega Los Alamos is expecting another vacation rental; improvements at Summerland gas station; an attempt to regulate telecom infrastructure; no more Price Cuts posts; any ideas on how to donate a new door? 1
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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
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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