May 9, 2026
Designed by noted architect Lutah Maria Riggs in the early 1930s, the 2.1-acre property has a Hollywood glamour—and a peachy exterior—reminiscent of the Hotel Bel-Air and Beverly Hills Hotel. It was most recently listed for $12.5 million.
A new boutique is about to open, but two Upper Village stores are closing. Plus: Midcentury house in the Hedgerow sold; Toro Creek Bridge is open to two-way traffic.
January 13, 2020
The three-day festival in March benefits the Julia Child Foundation for Gastronomy and the Culinary Arts, with many events inspired by Child. There's even a free map of her favorite local haunts.
More food news: Pearl Social got heat for its patio; portion of Bettina pizza proceeds to be donated toward Australian wildlife; Ojai Valley Inn pizza party; Habit Burger's local outposts excluded from the brand's recent sale; culinary bright spots in Solvang.
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January 11, 2020
Other recent news: The Independent's website will go behind a paywall; the News-Press really, truly hopes to do better; Southern California Gas wants to install new utility poles in Montecito; remember when Das Williams took $60,000 from cannabis growers?
January 10, 2020
Other news from the beyond the Santa Barbara bubble: United is adding three new destinations from Santa Maria airport; Alaska started flying from San Luis Obispo to San Diego; Paso is rethinking its tattoo-parlor ban; Magic Mountain's new rollercoaster is the first of its kind.
The week's other top price reductions: Hope Ranch house with ocean and mountain views; midcentury Montecito property tucked way down a private lane; Torito Road adobe chops price yet again; a tribathlete's dream in the Riviera.
January 9, 2020
Plus: Local museums participating in free-admission day; Kesha to play the Santa Barbara Bowl in May; volunteer to work at a polling place for the presidential primary; options for those who have resolved to learn something new.
On one hand, I'm not sure they make houses like this anymore; on the other hand, is that because there has been a generational shift in taste since the house was built in 2003? 1
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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