Great website. Appreciate you sharing your insights. Thoughtful and point-on.
Just to be clear, the city (and maybe county) no longer allows lighted tennis courts. I'll try looking into when and why, but I think it's fair to assume that neighbors don't love extremely bright lights at night.
Why and when did the ban on tennis courts come into being?
I love the old stove in the Brinkerhoff place. I wonder if the exterior color combo is in keeping with the era?
I don't recall which location it was. Restaurant Guy has taken the post down, with no explanation, so either the info was inaccurate or the restaurant didn't want it made public.
Which Kyle’s kitchen? The link doesn’t work and neither location is on Loopnet
Not often that I get time to relax, but sitting on such a charming bench, made from love and devotion to dogs and their guardians, is a satisfying thing. Thank you Mr. Jared for your time and commitment to us all.
Duly noted, thanks!
They did fix the builders remedy: https://www.hklaw.com/en/insights/publications/2024/09/california-legislature-passes-major-reforms-for
However… things already started are grandfathered in
Congratulations Gene and team Lucky's!
I was upset that the Butterfly beach bench went missing ... didn't know if the City / County was involved. I used to sit on that bench almost daily with my dogs. Those benches are lovely . Thank you Jared Darlington .... you and your dog benches are much appreciated.
I didn’t think we had any royal people in Montecito being that they broke ties with the royal family and insulted and mocked the queen.
@KSBY is the only on air local news worth watching- their employees can actually have a conversation on air that makes sense, and they ask questions with purpose vs stare blankly after misreading cue card/rolling script. KEYT is pathetic! I listen to my scanner, that way I am up to date on crime✔️
The Lucky's empire keeps on growing: Did you report that a second location of Tre Lune opened in Hollywood on N Sycamore?
I want to know what donation might be required for one Dog Bench. There is a small possibility that one could be placed in Carpinteria.
Palm seems to post most frequently on Facebook (dunno about Insta). Another site is Reddit r/santabarbara It's about the same not-quite-live timeframe as NextDoor, but has more of a "enjoy living your life in SB" and less "get off my lawn" vibe than ND.
Ha! Best comment I've ever read! Not just because it's hilarious, but also incredibly accurate. I forgot about Nextdoor, I thought it had held hands with LinkedIn and walked off into the sunset.
ST, you are freaking hilarious! Keep it coming!
For breaking news there is no other source than the Palm.
When a car flips, he's there. When a bike rides outside the lanes, he's there. When a bartender retires, he's there. When the Mission comes alive and the old men are dressed like boys, he's there. John covers it all and offers a locals' only flavor. He even pronounces Ree Phooff Eeeee Oooo correctly!
John Palminteri is a local gem and a member of a dying breed - the local newsman. Cherish him for when he's gone, there will be no other to replace him.
For last weeks news and gossip from the same 8 people go to EdHat, especially its comment section. For news that reads like a press release written by a PR intern, go to Noozhawk. For ad sponsored content and neo-liberal editorials, go to the Independent. For gossip, The Montecito Journal. For fires and weather related events, KEYT. For a dose of actual news, KCLU / KCRW do a decent job for SoCal related events. And if Nextdoor is on your phone or in your thoughts, bless your heart.
I agree. Also, it is easily available to listen to on your phone through many streaming services (I use tune-in) ; you only need the free version since, with public radio, you don't have to tolerate endless commercials (do donate to them if you value their invaluable service)
KCLU (102.3) is my source for local, breaking news. I listen when I drive and through the NPR website.
Thank you for this lovely article
yes I had noticed this too! Glad that you mentioned it; I was beginning to think I had imagined it.
I lived four blocks from a grade crossing. Quiet during the day, but the first night was a revelation. Every hour every night, a freight train would pass through blowing its horn (long long short long = Morse code for Q “here comes the queen”, a railroad tradition). It was ridiculous.
That's nice that Marisa will be closer to her dad Michael Haskell's longtime amazing Montecito antique emporium of native american and spanish colonial goodies in the Upper Village/SY Rd. Love these locals! Good luck with the move Marisa! xo
