May 31, 2026
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.
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
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Don’t forget the RVs, cars, and vans installed along De La Guerra St, bordering the SBJH school field where students do PE and recess .A… — Mary
Might be part of some other GPS/location based game other than geocaching.com? That would have never been allowed to be listed on the game site.… — holazola
Spoken like a true person who lives nowhere near the problem. Love to see these RV encampments move up to the Mesa, San Roque, Goleta… — Lupe
What draconian measures are you referring to? Making an area unavailable for overnight parking? There’s a lot to unpack here but it’s definitely a cleanliness… — Ins Ali
Concrete houses can burn too. Just because your walls aren’t concrete doesn’t mean your house won’t burn down. Essentially living in a kiln. — Ins Ali
RV dwellers are people too. They are already broke where will they go? These types of draconian measures are not supported by the majority of… — Admiral Krunch
I live in a concrete house. It has lots of beautiful plantings growing up the walls. Decades of home ownership hacked away to keep my… — el_smurfo
When in SLO, dine on the patio at Piadina one evening (Hotel SLO) and have the Herb Roasted Chicken. Absolutely to die for. Live music… — MD
My husband just installed a new wooden gate he designed & built- next up, double gates on south side of house. I see the need… — Christine!
The motorhomes parked on Santa Claus lane has effected those of us who would like to use this beach! How nice to be able to… — Gloria Richards