February 4, 2026
According to organizers, the City Council could be on the verge of "sealing the decision" to move the Saturday market from its longtime location.
August 30, 2019
Also newly reduced: California cottage a short walk from the beach; Tuscan-style villa with a crenellated tower; Montecito farmhouse with a lavender-filled front yard; 1929 house on Alameda Padre Serra.
When Drew Barrymore put 1270 Pepper Lane on the market in 2013, it was ready for a bit of TLC. The house got all that and more, from new owners who didn't just renovate it—they polished it.
August 29, 2019
In other recent news: A visit to the new-ish SeaVees store in the Funk Zone; questioning the appropriateness of palm trees (and another discussion about the Olive Mill roundabout); how Montecito streets got their names.
The grandes dames of the Upper East rarely come available, and certainly not ones with this caliber of workmanship.
August 28, 2019
Plus: The sweet old days of Summerland; former hostel site is on the market; accommodating an oak tree in style; Toro Canyon house sells for a million off the listing price.
August 27, 2019
After buying this 1950s Cielito house in early 2018 for $3.5 million, Xorin Balbes embarked on a thorough renovation and redecoration—but without changing the footprint. Now he has listed it for just under $9 million. The house is certainly something to see....
August 26, 2019
In other recent news: Restaurateur James Sly has died; Laura Capps will run against Das Williams for county supervisor; Southern California Edison's fire mitigation efforts; Carpinteria moves to acquire the Rincon Bluffs Preserve.
The Castle in the Sky has personality to burn—along with a swimming pool moat, hot tub grotto, circular platform bed, and helipad, complete with hangar.
August 24, 2019
Plus: The French Press has officially changed its name; Giovanni's Pizza is down to just one location; Viva to become Eleven 14; Mosto Crudo has rebranded; Sama Sama Kitchen is partnering on an endeavor in Los Alamos.
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Seriously?! "A Bar for Gentlemen of Character" how quaint and absolutely out of sink with the "Zeitgeist"! Honestly as a female I cringe at the… — Cyndi
Well Alex, Unfortunately you will never understand the mind set of us locals. We do not want to make big bucks out of our natural… — Cyndi
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I’m curious to find out what it’s like staying overnight at the Mission Inn. When I’ve pumped fuel at night I’ve noticed they use natural… — Derek
Watch out. We all know Dario Pini's reputation. — Susan Everett
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That hotel has had to pivot and submit new plans for expired permits. I heard they had to add an elevator some years back due… — Don
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