February 14, 2025
Plus: The sweet old days of Summerland; former hostel site is on the market; accommodating an oak tree in style; Toro Canyon house sells for a million off the listing price.
August 27, 2019
After buying this 1950s Cielito house in early 2018 for $3.5 million, Xorin Balbes embarked on a thorough renovation and redecoration—but without changing the footprint. Now he has listed it for just under $9 million. The house is certainly something to see....
August 26, 2019
In other recent news: Restaurateur James Sly has died; Laura Capps will run against Das Williams for county supervisor; Southern California Edison's fire mitigation efforts; Carpinteria moves to acquire the Rincon Bluffs Preserve.
The Castle in the Sky has personality to burn—along with a swimming pool moat, hot tub grotto, circular platform bed, and helipad, complete with hangar.
August 24, 2019
Plus: The French Press has officially changed its name; Giovanni's Pizza is down to just one location; Viva to become Eleven 14; Mosto Crudo has rebranded; Sama Sama Kitchen is partnering on an endeavor in Los Alamos.
August 23, 2019
"We're vibing off of In-N-Out," says Low Pigeon co-founder Dennis Medina, explaining the menu's tight focus. "We want you to know that the is coffee always on point." 3
August 22, 2019
And in other local news: Updated debris flow risk map should be out in October; the growing problem of homeowners unable to get insurance; strip mall to be redone before Sprouts's arrival; bike paths, crosswalks, and roundabouts planned for Cliff Drive; new closing time for city parks; parking in Montecito; missile testing from San Nicolas Island.
It has all the amenities of a small hotel, including a screening room, bar, gym, tennis court, and 11 fireplaces, not to mention one of the most decadent lawns this side of Oprah Winfrey's compound.
Plus: The two other traffic circles that might follow—one at San Ysidro Road and the 101, and another at E. Cabrillo and Los Patos Way.
August 21, 2019
Plus: Embermill restaurant opens this Friday; Bristol Farms, another Mesa Burger, and a French bakery on the horizon; La Michoacána is selling frozen treats; Hoffman Brat Haus is closing; Eleven 14 opening on State Street.
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Homeowners who live anywhere near running water in SB should understand just how restrictive what is being proposed with the new Creek Ordinance. Arroyo Burro… — SkyG
Why do you think they stopped late night service..?? Do you think it was such a huge success with all the night life in Santa… — Ralph
Sven, we should talk about ALL the reasons the neighbors on Alston Road are requesting "speed humps" (not bumps) to slow the traffic down. This… — Sue
Yes, that’s the one! They carry McConnell’s ice cream too! — Alisse Harris
I have done the Big Bounce, as a former gymnast I thought it was fun but it is TIRING! I was 41 when I did… — Erik
Heard the infamous Dubai chocolate was spotted at Costco this past week (although I have not been to see it myself!!). — Julie
it looks like a genorater with stury support legs and a high antenna with a flashing blue light? They are all over the parking lots… — Christine!
Cafe Dolce- next to Panino-thx for the tip. This delux coffee/ juice bar has a lot of very nice items — Christine!
Got him Jim! — J
One the northeast corner of Patterson & 101 on ramp, behind a gate, there is an array of equipment and a flashing blue light. What… — Michael Diamant