January 27, 2026
Other food-related news: Impossible's fake ground "beef" is now being sold at Gelson's; Dave's Dogs Grill rumored to be opening on Milpas; Rascal's pop-up at Satellite; an attempt to cure olives in the ocean.
October 8, 2019
Plus: Route 192 bridge now slated to reopen in November; last chance to visit Lotusland before it closes for the winter; plans for a 16,338-square-foot house on Padaro Lane.
It's always instructive to take a close look at a beachfront property, especially when the house needs substantial work. Given the amount of money you'd have to spend on this house, the $6.85 million price becomes even more purely about the location.
October 7, 2019
Plus: The Fairview Gardens farmstand appears to have reopened; Santa Barbara Harbor Festival is this weekend; Merci's sandwiches are all that and a bag of chips.
October 5, 2019
Also newly reduced: One of the sweetest houses south of the 101; that classic Riviera panorama; what passes for a starter house in Hope Ranch; and a two-acre lot in Montecito.
October 4, 2019
Open houses this weekend: A sweet little Montecito farmhouse; a new-build that feels old in all the right ways; a funky slice of the Upper East; a real eye-popper with amazing ocean views; and many more.
You could pass by 331 E. Canon Perdido without guessing what’s inside—or even noticing the building at all. Designed in 1981 by the owner, it’s a miniature hacienda above a two-car garage.
October 3, 2019
And in other food-related news: Mesa Verde has decided to close Mondays; in praise of Bossie's Kitchen's water carafes and BLT; Oku restaurant is open.
Other recent news: Santa Barbara Cemetery to start using recycled water; Montecito Sanitary District rebuts concerns about its proposed new building; Old Town Goleta to get sidewalks; destructive beetles seen in local trees; arguing over emergency dispatch operation centers.
October 2, 2019
Plus: Bristol Farms opening pushed back; a rundown of restaurants that are slated to open here; Carpinteria's farmer's market is in a different location this week; another wine tasting room; fresh yuzu.
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Christine, I removed your comment because I can't possibly allow you to say that I endorse the actions of ICE, which I categorically don't. And… — Erik Torkells
Save your vitriol for next door and Fox News message boards. This has nothing to do with hardworking immigrants and children that are being terrorized… — AFC
Caveat Emptor on the Spyglass house. The builder's past is littered with lawsuits, judgements and fraud. Those dark stains on the interior walls. Yeah, those… — Sam Tababa
Barcelona is a club team. Teams competing in the World Cup are National teams. — Jan
I love these walks. Thank you. — Linda proud
I always enjoy your walks. — Carrie
NO off street car parking will be available re new 44 units on De la Guerra, just bike racks… that was a wishful reporting error… — Mercedita
I thought that was interesting about all the long days and hours the sheriff are putting in these days as I have only seen a… — Lars Larson
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