March 30, 2021
Plus: Mindful Barbell is a new fitness studio for people over 40; model unit at E. De La Guerra apartment complex; Congregation B’nai B’rith is looking to expand; Casa del Herrero is launching a summer arts education program; Lompoc vaccination process.
February 11, 2021
Plus: Granada Theatre penthouse for rent; a tenant at the handsome new Monterey Colonial building on E. De La Guerra; the Cuyama Buckhorn's pool is opening; two more film festival awards; free e-bike demos downtown; a special message for hikers with dogs.
November 12, 2020
Plus: Checking in on two buildings under construction on De La Guerra; robust new dashboard for tracking Covid-19 data; the Mission reopened; someone is building a 17,334-square-foot residence with three outbuildings near Los Alamos; McMenemy Trail art dog. 1
May 21, 2020
Plus: Montecito Fire Department to bring in sheep for grass control; checking in on two big projects on E. De La Guerra; reader asks why a certain house hasn't sold; what's next for the massive Funk Zone development.
November 2, 2019
With a total of 49 residential units. Other local news: The Salvation Army pulled the plug on its Eastside housing project; city testing a transit program that shuttles passengers around in vans.
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I graduated from Brooks Institute in 1965, married a lovely native of Montecito and adopted Santa Barbara as my home, not where I was born,… — Max Schnorf
I love Little Mountain and have been three times. The rice is $12 not $17 and it's swimming in butter not oil and everyone whose… — Leslie Westbrook
Le Petit Valentien -- maybe not classic French, but pretty close and great prices and great chef Robert. (and Ethiopian on the weekends!) — Leslie Westbrook
The property has building violations on, and the property was held by a bank that wanted out after foreclosing on the previous owner. — Paul
If Merci chocolate caramels are anything close to their salted chocolate chip cookies...we all will be in heaven ♥️...can't wait to try!!! — Maryanne Brillhart
I tried Little Mountain. Beautiful space and decor. But the menu, portions, and prices are ridiculous even for Montecito. $8 for cold bread (3 small… — Foodie
What I want to know is, why is it that Santa Barbara abounds in Italian places, yet no place really exists for classic French cuisine,… — Drew Hart
Montecito restaurateurs need to learn that not all diners are billionaires and, and that inflated pricing does not work. The successful spots all have a… — Rob
Like the old Paradise Cafe! — Jimmy
Completely Agree. A lawyer opening up a flashy restaurant and expecting the city to compensate him for not knowing what he is doing ? This… — Zeeann
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I graduated from Brooks Institute in 1965, married a lovely native of Montecito and adopted Santa Barbara as my home, not where I was born,… — Max Schnorf
I love Little Mountain and have been three times. The rice is $12 not $17 and it's swimming in butter not oil and everyone whose… — Leslie Westbrook
Le Petit Valentien -- maybe not classic French, but pretty close and great prices and great chef Robert. (and Ethiopian on the weekends!) — Leslie Westbrook
The property has building violations on, and the property was held by a bank that wanted out after foreclosing on the previous owner. — Paul
If Merci chocolate caramels are anything close to their salted chocolate chip cookies...we all will be in heaven ♥️...can't wait to try!!! — Maryanne Brillhart
I tried Little Mountain. Beautiful space and decor. But the menu, portions, and prices are ridiculous even for Montecito. $8 for cold bread (3 small… — Foodie
What I want to know is, why is it that Santa Barbara abounds in Italian places, yet no place really exists for classic French cuisine,… — Drew Hart
Montecito restaurateurs need to learn that not all diners are billionaires and, and that inflated pricing does not work. The successful spots all have a… — Rob
Like the old Paradise Cafe! — Jimmy
Completely Agree. A lawyer opening up a flashy restaurant and expecting the city to compensate him for not knowing what he is doing ? This… — Zeeann