Ooh, your idea is fun, too!
Official reply is that the 2 families that started God’s Provisions - then one family left, so name change. I still wonder why the refuse to say Buellton- they prefer Santa Ynez. Owner is a blogger/online media “person”
Why the name change from God's Country Provisions to Drovers?
Do you know when Azul will open ? Thanks
Thanks Bill! Would love to know more about these structures. I don't believe I read about them in your book.
I can't remember how I came across your site, but it's now my favorite local read - fresh, crisp and connected! Keep up the great work.
I was thinking a seance however I like your take way better!
I look forward to reading each Siteline newsletter. It’s a perfect balance of what’s happening around SB and much more informative than any other local media source. I appreciate all the time and research you put into it. Thank you!
“ 1915 Garden Street ($3.199 million), between Mission and Pedregosa”
I’m sorry… a 1960’s 1600 sq ft generic tract house is going for $3.2mil and they can’t even move all their junk out or remove the used carpeting??? ?
Congratulations on your well deserved growth and Happy New Year! Siteline SB is ALWAYS a delicious, fun, witty and informative read. Leslie
Housing is greatly needed but it is somewhat of a disappointment to lose the one department store still operating in Santa Barbara.
I hope they are still in the planning stages of the buildings. They need to incorporate more setbacks in the buildings lining the public thoroughfares if they want to encourage people to use them. Otherwise they will be drowned in shadow for a good portion of the day which isn't inviting. The retail won't survive if they can't get reliable foot traffic. Similar problem at public market.
Other than that it's a good idea. A modern version of a mall which incorporates badly needed housing!
Your newsletters are a consistent in my day and I appreciate your interesting and informative content. Best wishes in 2023!
Erik: Thank you for your well-placed efforts. Siteline is an asset to our community. KGS
The quartet of chairs remind of that 70’s show.
Freitas Buliding, corner of Santa Barbara and Carrillo Street.
Lots of bad houses asking too much money.
Same. We lived in Silverlake and my teacher parents liked the early bird special dinners. That cheese garlic bread was sublime.
This house was actually owned by the same person since 1994...
I grew up going to the Smoke House and am anxious to hear more about that rumor!
Back in the day, the cheese bread was epic- I assume that’s still the case!
I just have to complement you on all the photos, all your descriptions, and it sounds like you like to travel as I do. Yes, being trapped into one of those rug places was not what I wanted either. Trying to get out was even harder. It was years ago that we were there and it was wonderful and you just brought it all back to me. Thank you so much.
The Planning Dept is a ghost town
Those houses on Gibraltar are bought and sold every few years in and out of foreclosure and bankruptcy. I always wonder who the next sucker is who purchases them. Between fires, the long narrow, winding road and the constant flow of bicyclists and clueless tourists who drive up and down Gibraltar, that view likely becomes old very fast. But what a view!
There is a newer house that has disrupted the mountain. Its facade is visible from halfway to Santa Cruz Island. They cut into the corner of the mountain and built a 5 story tall rock /retaining wall. All while closing off what was the best view stop on the road. One that was in use for over 100 years. There is not another more visually disruptive build in all of SB. Makes me wonder if there are any actual regulators regulating our county any longer...
(My reply is to you Tish, regarding your vision for tasteful development).
"Tower of Squash!" hehe
Thanks for the overview
It looks boring and uninspired - positively blockish and almost Soviet structure. I wish it had more visual interest. I know we need more housing and cost is an issue but this is not very friendly to plants /open spaces and architectural interest. There is an opportunity to do something much better with a little more creativity and work I would say .
