May 25, 2026
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.
August 23, 2019
"We're vibing off of In-N-Out," says Low Pigeon co-founder Dennis Medina, explaining the menu's tight focus. "We want you to know that the is coffee always on point." 3
August 22, 2019
And in other local news: Updated debris flow risk map should be out in October; the growing problem of homeowners unable to get insurance; strip mall to be redone before Sprouts's arrival; bike paths, crosswalks, and roundabouts planned for Cliff Drive; new closing time for city parks; parking in Montecito; missile testing from San Nicolas Island.
It has all the amenities of a small hotel, including a screening room, bar, gym, tennis court, and 11 fireplaces, not to mention one of the most decadent lawns this side of Oprah Winfrey's compound.
Plus: The two other traffic circles that might follow—one at San Ysidro Road and the 101, and another at E. Cabrillo and Los Patos Way.
August 21, 2019
Plus: Embermill restaurant opens this Friday; Bristol Farms, another Mesa Burger, and a French bakery on the horizon; La Michoacána is selling frozen treats; Hoffman Brat Haus is closing; Eleven 14 opening on State Street.
And in other recent local news: A reprieve for Institution Ale's neon sign; initiative to protect whales from ships; West Beach hotel gets nixed; an urge to merge Montecito's special districts; Styrofoam recycling; Montecito road repairs; library plaza renovation update.
August 20, 2019
Plus: New pan-Asian restaurant Oku is getting close to opening on Cabrillo; expanded hours at Buena Onda and Merci Montecito; Peruvian pop-up.
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Ideally they should add more parking. It can be done in a way with trees and greenery but parking is really needed! — Chris
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I thought that was employee parking — Mary
Sounds like TAD is the only one that really knows what's going on, and everybody else demands that they know what's going on but you… — Tina
Totally agree, more parking. Tried to pull in the last few days and it was just an absolute cluster had to leave there was just… — Tina
Ted We-Want-The-Funk Ellis is a talented guy. I liked what he'd done with La Cantina. It was so much more than simply "another Mexican Restaurant."… — Michael G
~ it is always unfun to endure your smug ignorance, why should you pretend to know anything because you read a book full of lies?… — Tad
Ted’s place is going to be a new local favorite. Really looking forward to something in the neighborhood that’s good and affordable. — Pablo
I long ago trained my dog to do his dirty business off trail, and at home, in a 5x5 area of the yard. When we… — Randy
Ideally they should add more parking. It can be done in a way with trees and greenery but parking is really needed! — Chris
Use of ALL CAPS tends to get dogs riled up. — Luigi
In front of Meridian Studios — Jeff W