Is the Bridge Over San Ysidro Creek Ever Going to Get Repaired?

"Are there any plans to fix the bridge that used to link San Ysidro Lane and E. Mountain Drive, before the debris flow destroyed it?" asks F. "It was a handy way for residents on the E. Mountain side to reach the Ranch for dinner." Here's a report on the project's status.

This 1930 Montecito Villa Has Been Made to Look Even Older

In 2014, someone bought the 1930 house at 848 Picacho Lane for $5.5 million. Now it's on the market for $15 million.

One of the Largest Lots in the Bungalow District

Four-tenths of an acre might not sound like much, but in the Bungalow District, it's a veritable kingdom. At 1321 Alta Vista Road—about three times the size of its neighbors—there's room for a sweet Craftsman house, a two-bedroom guest house, and a sizable yard.

Go Back in Time on Two-Plus Acres Above Cliff Drive

Five newly listed properties that don't quite warrant posts of their own, including a California cottage awaiting its fairy godremodeler; a secluded Mesa house ready for a reinvention; kitchen window views to die for in the Lower Riviera; one of the last vacant ocean-view lots in the Mesa.

A Handy Reminder Not to Loiter Under a Cliff

In other news: The victims of the Conception tragedy; potential bottlenecking at the Olive Mill roundabout; locals are concerned about rich man's helipads; Eleven 14 opens today in the former Viva space.

Boho-Chic Hideout Price-Chopped by $360,000

Also newly reduced: A "mini horse ranchette" in Cielito; a Hope Ranch fixer-upper; and a Birnam Wood house with mansion aspirations.

The Honey B Café Is Moving

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.

A Chunk of the Gaviota Coast Can Be Yours for $50 Million

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.

The Latest on the Tragic Dive Boat Fire

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.

Another Day, Another Oceanfront Property….

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.