I hate to be that guy, but N. Calle Caesar Chaves is a good three blocks or more from the Funk Zone.
Erik- Out of curiosity where do you live? Would love to take a look at your street and give my opinion.
Not to mention most Montecito residents are VERY bitter about the way Little Alexes was pushed out.
Free People facade on State St!
Fun looking interior at Alma.
Alma has a tough job, trying to fill the shoes of the former tenant, Little Alex's (which has re-opened in the spot formerly occupied by Fresco's). Good luck.
I agree, Calle Cito looks like a really nice renovation but the price and neighborhood seems like a challenge.
Thanks for sharing your opinions, Erik. That’s a big part of why I read your newsletter.
Agreed!
Erik thanks for insulting our neighborhood, what a rude comment.
Sure any job can get done in 4 months when you hire people from LA and work 7 days a week from 6am-11pm, super respectful of the neighbors.
Broadmoor Plaza reminds me of one of Santa Barbara's most gifted public speakers and prominent community volunteers, Lee Moldaver, who passed away in 2021. His birthday was August 26th. Through a complicated will & Trust, left by his mother to 3 siblings, that's gone on so long that 2 have died, still waiting to hear if his last bequeaths will be honored by surviving youngest brother. https://www.independent.com/2021/07/31/lee-moldaver-santa-barbaras-most-ubiquitous-activist-dies/
We ran into this. Was shocking seeing cars drive around it, but the light was stuck and pretty much everyone took that route. Big safety hazard in case a train did come
With the right crew, right scheduling and right work ethic no problem. It’s all anout planning…
Good to know! Still a quick build. :)
The permit process started a year before the house was sold. Permits were issued. And depends who is tour designer/architect.
I agree! Frozen fish sticks, and very mediocre food. Over the years has gone downhill. Perfect outdoor seating, and real potential!! The key? FRESH fish & seafood(not frozen) And some new innovative salads, breakfasts and brunch!!
How the heck did Calle Cita get through design, permitting and building in 4 months?! We’ve been at it 3+ years!
2775 East Valley has some odd goings on: Listed 8/22 for $5.650 as reported and then delisted the same day. Now listed as a rental for $25,000/mo. (Was also listed for rent at the same price in late May).
This apartment monstrosity near the Mission is a result of the developer using CA's Builders Remedy. Which is a result of a city and its planning department being wholly incapable of performing their duties. The entire department and building process is a clown car of bureaucratic nincompoops. They are either corrupt, or completely incompetent and incapable of the most basic duties.
Fire them all. Every single person. And start over.
So… What are they filming at Bellosquardo this week? Way to much equipment for an event.
If people want an old house preserved in amber… buy it.
All in favor of throwing the drivers in jail and the cars in crushers?
Our council people, legal and planning/ building need to put a stop to these oversized settlement style housing projects being proposed in these Santa Barbara locations. Not appropriate!! Enough is enough!
In 1980, the U.S. population was 223M. Today it's 342M. What, none of those people are allowed to move here? But it was OK for you to move to SLO in 1980, and then later it was OK for you to move here?
I am sorry you outted the Rivera paths, initially for kids to walk to school in the day. The secret has provided residents more safety, peacefulness, and fire prevention. SHH🤫
Remove all traces of the wokeness in Sacramento. Mandate multi-unit/low income housing in Montecito and Hope Ranch, and see how fast the construction begins!! Let's share the joy.
waaaaaaaaaaaay too true! People come bc they like it, then set about changing it. When I moved to SLO in 80s (1980), I overheard a 'cowboy' saying he was moving to Atascadero bc SLO was changing too much... where's the new Atascadero??
