July 8, 2025
Also newly reduced: A "mini horse ranchette" in Cielito; a Hope Ranch fixer-upper; and a Birnam Wood house with mansion aspirations.
September 5, 2019
In other food news: Vegan pop-up Rascal's is going to take a break (but first, burritos); Asie Dumpling House and Oku have opened; Good Lion mixing cocktails at Sullivan Goss tonight; Surfrider Foundation certified several local restaurants as ocean-friendly.
Eagle Canyon Ranch started with a parcel purchased in 1884. Over time, the family that owns it bought 13 more parcels, and the total now stands at 1,900 acres.
September 4, 2019
In other recent news: Malibu hiker died of heat exhaustion; Santa Barbara bus station to get remodeled; Q&A with an Oat Bakery co-owner; changes at Santa Barbara Airport's general aviation; street address reminder.
While yesterday's new listing, 3511 Sea Ledge, is a charming house in good condition on a quiet street, today's new listing, 3239 Cliff Drive, is not. In its favor: around a hundred feet of ocean frontage and a much lower price.
September 3, 2019
Plus: Another step backward for State Street; Montecito Association to discuss Olive Mill roundabout and the proposed helipad; an interesting take on the local real estate market.
Eight of the nine houses on private Sea Ledge Lane are ideally situated—right above the beach, but away from busy Cliff Drive. One just hit the market for $10.5 million.
September 2, 2019
Plus: The first Taste of Coast Village is coming up; gushing over the Project on lower State Street; what will happen to the wine at Les Marchands; the Independent's food awards; Goleta Chinese restaurant closed; best-ever chocolate chip cookie.
September 1, 2019
Some recently listed properties that don't quite warrant posts of their own, including a downtown bungalow compound; nine acres in Summerland heading to auction; a 1924 cottage near the Santa Barbara Bowl; and a $7.25 million Montecito house bought just six months ago.
In other recent news: An update on flood-control projects in Montecito; Goleta to get a new 132-room hotel; Heal the Ocean's program to recycle Styrofoam; the Old Firehouse building in Montecito changed hands; tiny libraries on State Street.
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You have the wrong jurisdiction. These developments are within the City of Santa Barbara not the unincorporated county. The County's Housing Element and the timing… — Paul
Anyone who loves Santa Barbara should boycott the architects involved with the irresponsible Mission apartment complex. Those architects are Bildsten Architecture and Planning. — Paul
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100% Agree! — NJH
I have worked in retail for 40 years...big and small, corporate and field. The shift has already begun to support and encourage smaller retailers to… — Dave
Actually Jefferson, big retailers are a terrible measure of the financial validity of a locale. They do not look at P/L in the same way… — Sam Tababa
Tell these clowns- Craig Martin and Stephanie Smith- to take their liposuction-cannabis queenpin-snake oil-attempted builders remedy shakedown to another town, I recommend Tijuana. — Rob
Supporting small businesses and allowing them to thrive is what we should be doing during these tough times. Frankly, I’m glad to see some of… — Dave
From Restoration Hardware to a thrift store.... CVS gone, Athleta gone, Starbucks gone. When some of the top retailers in the world are saying State… — Jefferson A.
You have the wrong jurisdiction. These developments are within the City of Santa Barbara not the unincorporated county. The County's Housing Element and the timing… — Paul
Anyone who loves Santa Barbara should boycott the architects involved with the irresponsible Mission apartment complex. Those architects are Bildsten Architecture and Planning. — Paul
Hopefully BarLou learns how to spell cucumber before they print too many of the new bar menus … — Julie
The problem is with our County's elected representatives. The ONLY reason these projects are being considered is because our representatives failed to comply with state… — Mitch B