January 31, 2024
Tag: Montecito Club

What’s Next for Franceschi House?
Plus: The Romero Canyon trail has partially reopened; Lyle Lovett at the Lobero Theatre; Natalie Merchant at the Santa Barbara Bowl; Transition House bought an eight-unit apartment building; the Biltmore is seeking approval for a large slate of improvements; the work-in-progress State Street undercrossing; proposed changes at the Montecito Club and La Cumbre Country Club. 6
May 4, 2023

MichaelKate Interiors Is Closing in a Few Months
Plus: Cowboy Junkies to play the Lobero Theatre; I Madonnari street painting festival is on for Memorial Day Weekend; French Wave Film Festival lineup; rail bike tours out of Santa Paula; anyone know what the Montecito Club plans to do with all those palm trees? 1
October 10, 2021
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July 7, 2021

Should These Old Hangars Be Preserved?
Other recent news: Inflatable elephant spotted around town; Montecito Club's fight for as-built approval; water supplies and the drought situation; rapid Covid testing for travel and events; Circus Vargas opens this week; improvements to a Hope Ranch pedestrian bridge; new boat hotels in the Ventura harbor; Ojai home store; Solvang has been called an “adult Disneyland." 5
July 5, 2021

New Apartment Complex Proposed for the Former Volkswagen Dealership Downtown
Plus: San Ysidro Ranch has added a miniature golf course; cool house overlooking Hendry's Beach likely to be torn down; site visit to see the Montecito Club's violations firsthand; clarification about what sold at 101 Mesa Lane; Jan and Dean are playing the Lobero. 1
June 30, 2021

Countrywide’s Former CEO Is at War With the Montecito Club
Other recent news: Biltmore employees and Four Seasons head back to mediation; Santa Barbara man accused of running a Ponzi scheme; Riviera homeowner who illegally cut down trees now faces felony charges; UCSB has failed to build promised housing; homeless to be moved to motel for fire season; new home for at-risk young adults; L.A. County wants people to wear masks indoors because of the Delta variant of Covid-19. 2
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When one reads the crime reports in Montecito, it seems this substation is a great idea, along with cameras and regular foot patrol near beaches… — Mike Aline
It was a sad tragedy when I heard from a friend a year later about Lester Berman’s death. I worked as a Legal Secretary at… — Delia
Casa del Herrero is celebrating its centennial anniversary this year. Docent-led tours are on Wed and Sat. Self-guided tours on Tuesday - reservation required. https://www.casadelherrero.com/visit — Susie
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Great list. On the way to checking out Crafter’s Library, grab a coffee and donut at Hook & Press next door. — Andy
Thanks Anne - I did not know about Erin's book on public art - and of course the Siquieros mural "Portrait of Mexico" at SB… — Leslie Westbrook
Great article Erik, thank you. And Leslie is correct wonderful murals and public art in our community. Check out the late Erin Graffy's book, Old… — anne luther
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Barbareño is opening a restaurant in the Louie's California Bistro space inside the hotel: https://www.sitelinesb.com/barbareno-is-opening-a-second-restaurant-downtown/. — Erik Torkells