Great article in the Indy about those projects.
Thank you Jackie! I'm glad I asked, I wouldn't have come close. lol.
Syuxtun is pronounced roughly as syoo-khooton or phonetically as /sjˈuː.kstʌn/, with the "x" pronounced as a guttural, breathy "kh" sound (similar to the Spanish "j" or "x")
No matter how much revenue comes in, it's never enough (according to our politcians, it seems).
Cafe del Sol is how it’s mostly thought of…..🍸🍸
Ok, I'll ask, what is the correct pronunciation of Syuxtun?
Thanks Claude
Just reading this post and wondering what happened to Shopkeepers! They closed in the Funk Zone and now in Carp?
Why did u have to go there. This is a serious issue.
Amazing work.
FYI, we had planned to order Revolver on Door Dash to watch the election returns but learned on their site that this doesn’t start until Nov. 15. Why announce it if you’re not doing it?
Unfortunately still rotten attitudes there. Ordered a pickup late afternoon, "30mins". Walked over, ignored for a bit, then got someone's attention, "10mins more" turned into 15. Social hour in back, nobody actively working, not a customer in sight, and pretty sure they didn't start our pizza until we showed up. It was good pizza but not as great as they used to be.
I wish the neighbors of Casa Amara luck, as they will need lots of it. The state made rehab facilities of certain sizes (I believe 6 or less patients) a residential use and deemed all occupants and staff to essentially count as one family. The city is powerless to stop it, because when the law looks at the use, it sees a residence and a family.
It's strange to see Revolver offering delivery. They were the best pizza in town when they opened, with an poor attitude and ego to go with it. Is their pizza is still as good as it was when they opened? I can only assume they need the business, because getting a pie from Revolver used to be difficult, and places like Rozzi, Bettina, St Bibiana came in as great competition. I'd love to go back to Revolver if it's still great pizza minus the "holier than thou" attitude.
SY Ranch just had a botanic garden approved along the creek. If you hike SY Trail and look across the creek, you'll see that giant area that's being built out in chalk lines and plants. That soon will be a botanical garden.... knowing the owner... probably will have wedding /events and noise that can be heard on all those trails.
https://www.sitelinesb.com/ty-warner-is-building-a-huge-botanical-garden-at-the-san-ysidro-ranch/
https://www.independent.com/2026/04/23/switcheroo-at-san-ysidro-ranch-in-montecito/
Well, since the family has only lived in Santa Barbara since Nixon's reelection I guess we are newbies.
And when Jim Lavenson owned the SYR I worked part time for a contractor there.
But Ty has a reputation of doing first, and then asking for permission.
There's no evidence of that whatsoever. Every single new restaurant here takes longer than expected.
Pretty obvious that Ojai Rotie is struggling to move forward.
Say more…
Are you sure it’s not Karen’s older brother?
Even if it is just a "temporary" greenhouse or pavilion, did TY or SYR have or get any permits to erect the structure?
Same builder! Same owner! I Really friendly neighbors...
On the side of Paseo Nuevo across from St Bibiana’s and the kitty?
In looking at aerial views of 3218 Campanil Drive - it looks like it is somehow connected to the other new build, 820 Centinela, up the hill. You can see walking paths that meander through both yards. Is it the same builder? Really friendly neighbors? Just curious!
I agree. What an odd choice for the cover
