May 29, 2026
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.
The Saudi investor who bought More Mesa for $25 million has put it back on the market—this time for $65 million. Locals are searching for a way to save it from development.
August 19, 2019
While the whimsical exteriors of local architect Jeff Shelton can be seen all over town, interior glimpses are far rarer. In the case of this E. Cota Street rental, the owner shares Shelton's Seuss-meets-Gaudí sensibility.
Named Croyden House, the grand 1929 mansion on Middle Road in Montecito feels like the board game Clue come to life—although any stress involved will hopefully have to do with upkeep rather than a murder in the library.
August 18, 2019
Plus: Oliver's is now serving lunch; new outdoor seating at Café Ana; the Monarch has gone entirely prix-fixe; renting the Lark's patio for a private party; picnic boxes from Bossie's Kitchen. 1
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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
Yes, I started taking Quarantina to get to our dog school and was surprised at the conditions down there. Feel like the city needs to… — AFC
Those N are part of a geocache hunt that someone put up around town back in 2022. Glued those tiles to city property, historic sites… — Michael
Why not just raise prices?? — Mike