September 20, 2026
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.
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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.
September 11, 2020
Other recent news: Parking citations on Fernald Point Lane; expanding Covid-19 outbreak at Santa Barbara County Jail; Cold Spring School bond moves forward; progress for coastal trail through Carpinteria; discussions with school-board candidates; society columnist Richard Mineards; what living near a cannabis farm is like.
More food news: Another baker delivering treats; M. Special's State Street brewpub opens to the public next week; Mesa Burger's Montecito upcharge; Old Town Coffee is now roasting beans; vestiges of Sambo's.
September 10, 2020
Perhaps because the market is insane, only a handful of properties have felt the need to reduce their prices this week.
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El Presidio de Santa Bárbara State Historic Park — Richard
It's a pretty restaurant with an attentive and courteous staff, but we did have to send stuff back - not accustomed to doing that when… — Drew Hart
Hm, not sure about that. Every meal I've had at Little Mountain has been extraordinary, heads and tails above many others in SB. Personally I… — Bill
for those who are interested in where the money comes from and where it goes, the most recent (2024) Form 990 is available at https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/471833911/202611349349306396/full — FollowThe Money
Back in 1988-1989 my then wife (Loma) and I lived at the estate known as Edgecliff Manor. Mr. Berman loved the idea of us parking… — Eric M Johnson
Then the Board is not performing the Number One job of any non-profit Board. Raising money. For the Endowment or Operations. Regrettably, Bellosguardo does not… — Judy's Older Brother
My wife and I toured Bellosguardo and our guide lived on the property and was not the only resident. Told us they bring in the… — Cee Oh
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El Presidio de Santa Bárbara State Historic Park — Richard
It's a pretty restaurant with an attentive and courteous staff, but we did have to send stuff back - not accustomed to doing that when… — Drew Hart
Hm, not sure about that. Every meal I've had at Little Mountain has been extraordinary, heads and tails above many others in SB. Personally I… — Bill
for those who are interested in where the money comes from and where it goes, the most recent (2024) Form 990 is available at https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/471833911/202611349349306396/full — FollowThe Money
Back in 1988-1989 my then wife (Loma) and I lived at the estate known as Edgecliff Manor. Mr. Berman loved the idea of us parking… — Eric M Johnson
Then the Board is not performing the Number One job of any non-profit Board. Raising money. For the Endowment or Operations. Regrettably, Bellosguardo does not… — Judy's Older Brother
My wife and I toured Bellosguardo and our guide lived on the property and was not the only resident. Told us they bring in the… — Cee Oh