May 9, 2026
"During lunch at the Ritz-Carlton Bacara, I spotted these four columns just offshore. I only recently moved here, and maybe this is obvious to people who've lived here longer, but what are they?" —A. 2
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March 11, 2020
Highlights of this weekend's open-house lineup: French-inspired architecture in Montecito's Golden Quadrangle; widescreen mountain views off San Antonio Creek Road; and two old gems that are a hoot to explore.
Plus: Two high-end rentals, one with a helistop and an Airstream trailer; the county keeps sending out Spanish-language alerts; new book on everyday homesteading from Heritage Goods & Supply; three recent sales of note.
March 10, 2020
Other recent news: Laura Capps conceded to Das Williams; fire near Highway 154; new video-streaming service at Goleta Valley Library.
March 9, 2020
The property at 4305 Marina Drive has been priced as high as $35 million and sold for as low as $17 million. Now it's back on the market for $27.5 million.
Yakitori from the Coterie Club and ramen at the Santa Barbara Wine Collective. More food news: Specials at various restaurants will honor Julia and Paul Child; Egg McMuffin invented in Santa Barbara; Choppa Rolling Ice Cream closed; M. Special taproom forecast; Scarlett Begonia's move around the corner; bar opening on Figueroa.
March 7, 2020
A Grand Princess passenger in Ventura County tested positive; the ship is scheduled to visit Santa Barbara on March 24; why the city resists banning cruise ships; no cases reported in Santa Barbara County; smaller stores more likely to have supplies; giraffe and leopard being transferred to other zoos.
March 6, 2020
Plus: Architect Barton Myers's house is said to be hitting the market soon; new four-story condo building on E. Micheltorena; two recent sales, including a 13.75-acre estate that went for 55% off the initial asking price.
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That old pink building, before it was sold a few year’s ago, was the warehouse for Santa Barbara’s most iconic pink building that had housed… — Darby Nett
This is at the entrance to city parking lot 9, behind the Lobero theater. — Bill F
SB is actually late in these plans. I have been wondering about this for years. These ideas need to start soon....or...... make canals in the… — Deb B
Hi, I'm a coastal scientist that studies sea level rise. That's not a reliable stat because the Santa Barbara tide gauge records have large gaps,… — CB
Yes, they are rising, but at miniscule levels much much smaller than the presentation says: The monthly extreme water levels include a Mean Sea Level… — Jefferson A.
Yes, the city has no business having three full time employees working on this. Check out the new $11 million State street underpass. A good… — Dan O.
Excited to hear about Cross Hatch Winery Tasting Room coming to town. Have always enjoyed their wines, and exceptional winemakers Michelle and Ryan. — sommtimes
Does Little Mountain still add on the annoying 5% charge "for whatever"? Just raise your prices instead of the shenanigans! I refuse to return there… — CAF
Right because moving the breakwater and harbor will cost less. Sea levels are rising, it's a fact, get used to it. — apzer
Sea levels are rising and the city should not plan? — Don
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That old pink building, before it was sold a few year’s ago, was the warehouse for Santa Barbara’s most iconic pink building that had housed… — Darby Nett
This is at the entrance to city parking lot 9, behind the Lobero theater. — Bill F
SB is actually late in these plans. I have been wondering about this for years. These ideas need to start soon....or...... make canals in the… — Deb B
Hi, I'm a coastal scientist that studies sea level rise. That's not a reliable stat because the Santa Barbara tide gauge records have large gaps,… — CB
Yes, they are rising, but at miniscule levels much much smaller than the presentation says: The monthly extreme water levels include a Mean Sea Level… — Jefferson A.
Yes, the city has no business having three full time employees working on this. Check out the new $11 million State street underpass. A good… — Dan O.
Excited to hear about Cross Hatch Winery Tasting Room coming to town. Have always enjoyed their wines, and exceptional winemakers Michelle and Ryan. — sommtimes
Does Little Mountain still add on the annoying 5% charge "for whatever"? Just raise your prices instead of the shenanigans! I refuse to return there… — CAF
Right because moving the breakwater and harbor will cost less. Sea levels are rising, it's a fact, get used to it. — apzer
Sea levels are rising and the city should not plan? — Don