When one reads the crime reports in Montecito, it seems this substation is a great idea, along with cameras and regular foot patrol near beaches etc.
It was a sad tragedy when I heard from a friend a year later about Lester Berman’s death. I worked as a Legal Secretary at his LA Law Firm in 1976-1980 and I remember his wife and his son (very young at the time). I also recall reading the news story about the incident and it took me by surprise and was sad for all involved.
Casa del Herrero is celebrating its centennial anniversary this year. Docent-led tours are on Wed and Sat. Self-guided tours on Tuesday - reservation required.
https://www.casadelherrero.com/visit
I was at the dealer on Monday and Acura is moving to be with Honda in Goleta and they have added Bentley to Land Rover and Jaguar.
Great list. On the way to checking out Crafter’s Library, grab a coffee and donut at Hook & Press next door.
Thanks Anne - I did not know about Erin's book on public art - and of course the Siquieros mural "Portrait of Mexico" at SB Museum of Art is a stunner as well.
Great article Erik, thank you. And Leslie is correct wonderful murals and public art in our community. Check out the late Erin Graffy's book, Old Spanish Days: Santa Barbara History Through Public Art. This beautiful book offers a self guided walking tour of all the amazing public art all around Santa Barbara. The Samuel Armstrong mural on the front of the Arlington Theatre, the mural paintings in the El Paseo Restaurant. It is a treasure, and your visitors will love it.
Has anyone else checked out all the Ikat & Pearls locations in Carpinteria, Ventura and Ojai? A great fun boutique to treat yourself and others to gifts and personal and home items. Love the jewelry and cashmere clothing! Love this place! Can’t wait to see this new gardening shop they put together. One of my favorite boutiques places to
Shop.
Wonderful wrap up of Peru. Too bad you couldn't experience more dining in otherwise dismal Lima...but some of the best food in the world at prices that make it worth the flight alone. If you noticed so many partially complete, but occupied, buildings--it's because they're not taxed until fully complete.
Barbareño is opening a restaurant in the Louie's California Bistro space inside the hotel: https://www.sitelinesb.com/barbareno-is-opening-a-second-restaurant-downtown/.
This is a great list Erik and much appreciated! Also, thanks for all the mentions in Carp - - but don't forget our many wonderful murals, including the "Tree of Life" at Aliso Elementary School that depicts the past (segregation), present and future of the town's Latino history! There are also bike mural tours in Santa Barbara. Leslie
Recent editions have included pics of the Upham but no news attached. The place seems almost shut down. Any info?
E-bike ride: SB Bikes to Go — the nicest team, inexpensive and we’ve taken friends to Hope Ranch and stopped for lunch on the Mesa (shorter but awesome) or Goleta with lunch in IV (more of the day).
(805) 628-2444
I'm all for workforce housing, but I wonder where the County thinks their employees will park? There's ~50 people on the waitlist for a parking pass, and hundreds who aren't eligible or don't see the point in entering such a lot list.
Sign of the times, we lose a Nissan dealership and gain a Bentley dealership.
I want 2615 Foothill Lane just so I can play pickleball whenever I want. Life could be a dream.
Loma Media is *so* pretty, they scraped some of the funk off of it but did a wonderful update. I love it but I’m not sure how I'd live in it unless I split the place with a friend. Also, phrases like “perfect for the failure-to-launch family” are what keep me coming back to Siteline, thank you.
I think it's coming sooner than later - the pharmacy at Rite Aid Mesa location is closing on July 15th!
With the Olive Mill southbound on-ramp closing and the Posilipo Ln ramp still closed, Sheffield will be the only access point for the southbound 101 between Milpas and Summerland, correct? Ugh.
Christine! I'm just wondering...Do you wake up every day with a mission to be heinous? You comment on nearly every Siteline edition, and it's always hostile and hate-filled. If you're lucky enough to live in/near beautiful Santa Barbara, it's astounding that you choose to devote so much time to being negative. Aren't you exhausted?
And the food is meh, for too long. Fingers crossed.
1062 CDR is in Rancho San Antonio neighborhood, not Park Highlands which is bordered by San Antonio creek road.
Steps to what was Metropulos
I’ll stick with “The Pharmacy.” Old Montecito. Wish we could go back in time in so many ways. Sigh.
I agree. Thank you Erik for creating this site and EVERYDAY giving us great info about our beautiful town and surrounding area. The polite response to disagreeing with a posting would be to, I don’t know, maybe not comment or move onto to a site that aligns with your thinking. The few posters who stir up trouble are annoying but sadly comments sections in most online media now is a real minefield.
