March 28, 2020
The week's other top price reductions: Partial ownership of a funky oceanfront compound on the Mesa; Montecito mansion that needs new surfaces and a sculpturectomy; stylish Upper East renovation with location issues; sprawling California cottage in Cielito.
March 11, 2020
Highlights of this weekend's open-house lineup: French-inspired architecture in Montecito's Golden Quadrangle; widescreen mountain views off San Antonio Creek Road; and two old gems that are a hoot to explore.
February 25, 2020
Plus: Bright Eyes will play the Santa Barbara Bowl; slow-motion video of last weekend's hailstorm; two recent sales of note; forest bathing class at the Santa Barbara Botanic Garden; the pros and cons of a Cielito spec renovation.
February 7, 2020
The week's other top price reductions: Architectural exotica on the Riviera and in Hope Ranch; studs-up redo that would look like a better deal on a fancier street; what might be the best value in Upper Montecito.
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Actually Jefferson, big retailers are a terrible measure of the financial validity of a locale. They do not look at P/L in the same way… — Sam Tababa
Tell these clowns- Craig Martin and Stephanie Smith- to take their liposuction-cannabis queenpin-snake oil-attempted builders remedy shakedown to another town, I recommend Tijuana. — Rob
Supporting small businesses and allowing them to thrive is what we should be doing during these tough times. Frankly, I’m glad to see some of… — Dave
From Restoration Hardware to a thrift store.... CVS gone, Athleta gone, Starbucks gone. When some of the top retailers in the world are saying State… — Jefferson A.
You have the wrong jurisdiction. These developments are within the City of Santa Barbara not the unincorporated county. The County's Housing Element and the timing… — Paul
Anyone who loves Santa Barbara should boycott the architects involved with the irresponsible Mission apartment complex. Those architects are Bildsten Architecture and Planning. — Paul
Hopefully BarLou learns how to spell cucumber before they print too many of the new bar menus … — Julie
The problem is with our County's elected representatives. The ONLY reason these projects are being considered is because our representatives failed to comply with state… — Mitch B
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100% Agree! — NJH
I have worked in retail for 40 years...big and small, corporate and field. The shift has already begun to support and encourage smaller retailers to… — Dave
Actually Jefferson, big retailers are a terrible measure of the financial validity of a locale. They do not look at P/L in the same way… — Sam Tababa
Tell these clowns- Craig Martin and Stephanie Smith- to take their liposuction-cannabis queenpin-snake oil-attempted builders remedy shakedown to another town, I recommend Tijuana. — Rob
Supporting small businesses and allowing them to thrive is what we should be doing during these tough times. Frankly, I’m glad to see some of… — Dave
From Restoration Hardware to a thrift store.... CVS gone, Athleta gone, Starbucks gone. When some of the top retailers in the world are saying State… — Jefferson A.
You have the wrong jurisdiction. These developments are within the City of Santa Barbara not the unincorporated county. The County's Housing Element and the timing… — Paul
Anyone who loves Santa Barbara should boycott the architects involved with the irresponsible Mission apartment complex. Those architects are Bildsten Architecture and Planning. — Paul
Hopefully BarLou learns how to spell cucumber before they print too many of the new bar menus … — Julie
The problem is with our County's elected representatives. The ONLY reason these projects are being considered is because our representatives failed to comply with state… — Mitch B