May 3, 2026
There aren't as many notable new listings this week, possibly because so many folks are occupied by the start of the school year. These are the six that stood out.
Plus: What the proposed battery array on E. Gutierrez will look like; pop-up gallery in Montecito; updated renderings of the Summerland Elementary School; what to do if you find a wild animal that needs assistance.
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September 15, 2020
Check out the interior and the menu for Salty at the Beach, which is serving lunch, dinner, and drinks. Its sister establishment, a burger joint called Chomp on the Rocks, will follow soon.
Other recent news: The Los Padres National Forest closure has been extended; Westerlay Orchids donation to Carp students; western Goleta fire station gets the go-ahead; more on the school-board candidates.
September 14, 2020
More food news: Aperitivo wine bar is getting closer to opening; first look at the Venus in Furs food menu; an update on Better Burrito; Oat Bakery's "better, cleaner, crispier" cheese crackers; mysterious Jules Montecito promises caviar, cheese, and chocolate.
"I've always wondered about the graffitied house on the bluff above Summerland Beach. Any insight? Pretty odd for it to be standing for all of these years." —T. 1
September 13, 2020
An effort is underway to raise $5.5 million, which proponents hope is enough to buy the 104-acre property from the developer.
September 12, 2020
Another week, another dozen sales—including a stately Upper East house, a traditional spec renovation in the Golden Quadrangle, and a campy Hope Ranch villa.
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Hugette’s choices were made with a broken heart. To live there, would have kept her pain alive. Maintaining the property, kept her family alive….yet she… — Kim kellner
When I was a little kid, "go to lower State" was a slur. It implied you were seedy, a bum, criminal. As long as the… — el_smurfo
Spoken like a true "MAGAT", lol. — el_smurfo
I don't think it's a myth. Yes, the data shows that "only" 20% of retail sales are done online, but that's still a 20% decline… — Doug B
Haven't been there in years but dipped in for a look, still the omniscient Sacjon and Generatree berating and insulting anyone who dare question the… — Jefferson A.
I thought it was just Dan-O, but it has been forever. It's funny that my comments are still censored over there while the same 5… — el_smurfo
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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Hugette’s choices were made with a broken heart. To live there, would have kept her pain alive. Maintaining the property, kept her family alive….yet she… — Kim kellner
When I was a little kid, "go to lower State" was a slur. It implied you were seedy, a bum, criminal. As long as the… — el_smurfo
Spoken like a true "MAGAT", lol. — el_smurfo
I don't think it's a myth. Yes, the data shows that "only" 20% of retail sales are done online, but that's still a 20% decline… — Doug B
Haven't been there in years but dipped in for a look, still the omniscient Sacjon and Generatree berating and insulting anyone who dare question the… — Jefferson A.
I thought it was just Dan-O, but it has been forever. It's funny that my comments are still censored over there while the same 5… — el_smurfo
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!