June 22, 2020
Plus: Hope Ranch estate going under the hammer; community meetings about cannabis shops; a peek inside Jeff Shelton's El Andaluz condo complex; historical photo of the Mission.
June 17, 2020
Plus: Santa Barbara International Film Festival pushed back two months; Coral Casino might delay reopening for some renovations; Los Baños rumored to be allowing more swimmers per lane soon; the redistricting commission seeks applicants; new development with contemporary style.
May 24, 2020
Plus: Have you walked down State Street now that it's closed to cars?; a stripped-down Jeff Shelton rental; a pair of Montecito notables have gone MIA; two more sales of note.
April 14, 2020
For the first time since the initial offering, one of the three penthouses at El Andaluz, the Jeff Shelton–designed condominium on Chapala Street, has been publicly put on the market. The asking price is $4.25 million.
February 6, 2020
With the mountains in the distance, the variety of architecture, and the quirky details, it was E. Canon Perdido that made me realize what a rewarding walking city Santa Barbara is. 1
October 24, 2019
Plus: Everything is on sale at the Summerland Antique Collective; Pedro Almodóvar retrospective starts tomorrow; another of Kenny Loggins's former houses is on the market; Styrofoam recycling and unpaved sidewalks.
August 19, 2019
While the whimsical exteriors of local architect Jeff Shelton can be seen all over town, interior glimpses are far rarer. In the case of this E. Cota Street rental, the owner shares Shelton's Seuss-meets-Gaudí sensibility.
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How about “a no-body hotel”? — Lee
alleyway entrance to Drippin' Chicken off lower State Street — Gregory Corso
Good morning. On State St., pointing to the restaurant WAY in the back around the 400 block of State St. I think to the Broad… — Michele DeCant
Tal Avitsar opened his workshop, home gallery, and garden during an open studio tour last month. Stepping behind those gates lies a truly cool, whimsical… — Lisa
Not sure about the fire insurance costs at Park Lane, but Ingrid in Casablanca in the Home Theater? Winner! — Judy's Older Brother
Yes exactly right. The Grand Jury report gives an example where employees can use two days of leave for Monday and Tuesday and then work… — Rich
Thats's a quirky area. Used to live up there. Monte Vista School is on Hope and Hope school on La Colina. — Don
It's more complicated than that. From the report by the county Auditor-Controller’s Office: “A recurring pattern was identified in which sheriff employees used leave balances… — Erik Torkells
Regarding the SB County Sheriff’s Overtime: We don’t have enough SB County Sheriff Officers to work and cover shifts. The ones that are working, are… — Klminsb
The majority of city council just wants to throw a band-aid on a gunshot wound and kick the actual fixes down the road. — Jeff
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How about “a no-body hotel”? — Lee
alleyway entrance to Drippin' Chicken off lower State Street — Gregory Corso
Good morning. On State St., pointing to the restaurant WAY in the back around the 400 block of State St. I think to the Broad… — Michele DeCant
Tal Avitsar opened his workshop, home gallery, and garden during an open studio tour last month. Stepping behind those gates lies a truly cool, whimsical… — Lisa
Not sure about the fire insurance costs at Park Lane, but Ingrid in Casablanca in the Home Theater? Winner! — Judy's Older Brother
Yes exactly right. The Grand Jury report gives an example where employees can use two days of leave for Monday and Tuesday and then work… — Rich
Thats's a quirky area. Used to live up there. Monte Vista School is on Hope and Hope school on La Colina. — Don
It's more complicated than that. From the report by the county Auditor-Controller’s Office: “A recurring pattern was identified in which sheriff employees used leave balances… — Erik Torkells
Regarding the SB County Sheriff’s Overtime: We don’t have enough SB County Sheriff Officers to work and cover shifts. The ones that are working, are… — Klminsb
The majority of city council just wants to throw a band-aid on a gunshot wound and kick the actual fixes down the road. — Jeff