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December 28, 2019
Other food news: Profiles of Merci Montecito and Forno Classico, which makes pizza ovens; Yume Sushi has a new name and location; Dave's Dogs Grill has a new outpost on Milpas.
December 27, 2019
Plus: Everything is half off at Botanik in Summerland; the beautiful 1937 Chester Carjola house on Pepper Lane has sold; a talk about India's amazing stepwells at the Santa Barbara Museum of Art.
December 26, 2019
More local news: Photos from the recent drone show in Solvang; New York Times travel columnist visits Santa Barbara, declares it "almost too pleasant"; a good Samaritan left scarves in Chase Palm Park; Goleta massively misbudgets for new sidewalks.
December 24, 2019
Plus: The stars are coming out for the Santa Barbara International Film Festival; Oscar-shortlisted documentaries being screened at the Riviera Theatre; San Ysidro roundabout meeting; new Goleta space for Coast Supply Co.
December 23, 2019
More local news: Two mountain lions spotted along Arroyo Burro Trail; Santa Barbara County to raise prices for annual park passes; Montecito Sanitary District's new building makes progress. 1
December 21, 2019
When you slow down for a stroll, you see so much more. In this installment: Picacho Lane, one of the most desirable streets in Montecito. 3
December 20, 2019
The week's other top price reductions: The funky oceanfront compound in the Mesa; 1904 house steps from Miramar Beach; Don Nulty Mediterranean mansion; fourth chop for 2.3-acre Ennisbrook property.
December 19, 2019
More local news: County to finally start process for cannabis retail; Lotusland CEO steps down; city council pushes back on the state's new laissez-faire ADU laws; W. Montecito Street hotel approved; MarBorg gets more time for its new building.
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Walked by the Biltmore today and noticed huge boulders atop the tiki huts - looks like a tacky '70s Disneyland Jungle Cruise ride in there.… — Jilt
Looks like there likely was a falling out with the Picklr franchisor. These systems have ironclad contracts and usually don't let franchisees leave the system… — Don
What’s the name of the place you like? Need to find another good Indian spot. — AFC
You have zero understanding of Caruso or what they do. — Michael Palmer
This is such a strange take. I know there are some people who are against building more housing here, but I've never heard anyone justify… — Doug B
Most "normal" people prefer as short a commute as possible. If you don't want more housing in SB, then maybe you should advocate for less… — Ken
I guess when it comes to professional sports in Santa Barbara, the Sky’s the limit. — Elliott
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Walked by the Biltmore today and noticed huge boulders atop the tiki huts - looks like a tacky '70s Disneyland Jungle Cruise ride in there.… — Jilt
Looks like there likely was a falling out with the Picklr franchisor. These systems have ironclad contracts and usually don't let franchisees leave the system… — Don
What’s the name of the place you like? Need to find another good Indian spot. — AFC
You have zero understanding of Caruso or what they do. — Michael Palmer
This is such a strange take. I know there are some people who are against building more housing here, but I've never heard anyone justify… — Doug B
Most "normal" people prefer as short a commute as possible. If you don't want more housing in SB, then maybe you should advocate for less… — Ken
I guess when it comes to professional sports in Santa Barbara, the Sky’s the limit. — Elliott