October 2, 2026
Also newly reduced: A "mini horse ranchette" in Cielito; a Hope Ranch fixer-upper; and a Birnam Wood house with mansion aspirations.
September 5, 2019
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.
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.
September 4, 2019
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.
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.
September 3, 2019
Plus: Another step backward for State Street; Montecito Association to discuss Olive Mill roundabout and the proposed helipad; an interesting take on the local real estate market.
Eight of the nine houses on private Sea Ledge Lane are ideally situated—right above the beach, but away from busy Cliff Drive. One just hit the market for $10.5 million.
September 2, 2019
Plus: The first Taste of Coast Village is coming up; gushing over the Project on lower State Street; what will happen to the wine at Les Marchands; the Independent's food awards; Goleta Chinese restaurant closed; best-ever chocolate chip cookie.
September 1, 2019
Some recently listed properties that don't quite warrant posts of their own, including a downtown bungalow compound; nine acres in Summerland heading to auction; a 1924 cottage near the Santa Barbara Bowl; and a $7.25 million Montecito house bought just six months ago.
In other recent news: An update on flood-control projects in Montecito; Goleta to get a new 132-room hotel; Heal the Ocean's program to recycle Styrofoam; the Old Firehouse building in Montecito changed hands; tiny libraries on State Street.
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"Let’s also remember that the majority of the cost for the State Street Master Plan is utility upgrades needed to support additional housing downtown." That… — Jefferson A.
If you really believe 80% of residents support this than it should win at the ballot box no problem. I think you're number is way… — Jefferson A.
100%! And for all the feigned concern over lack of action and cost, this is a tactic to override a decisive 6-1 vote that represents… — Sean
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