August 26, 2024
Tag: Montecito Trails Foundation
The Bottle Shop Property Did Indeed Change Hands
Plus: Inside the new Emily Joubert shop in the Montecito Country Mart; first look at a 33-unit complex on lower Chapala Street; work to start soon on upper San Ysidro Trail; Merchant Ivory documentary; W. Mountain Drive has reopened; the Jewish Federation‘s renovation is complete; answer to last week's "Where in Santa Barbara...?" 2
July 17, 2024
A Slew of Improvements to Haley Street
Plus: Concerts by Lucinda Williams, Kacey Musgraves, and Los Lobos; Maui shop has opened on State Street; a chance to learn curling; updates on the Cold Springs trail and W. Mountain Drive slip-out repair; Fiesta exhibit at the Santa Barbara Historical Museum; the construction project by the Patterson Avenue off-ramp; who bought the former St. Anthony's Seminary? 5
January 31, 2024
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
January 14, 2023
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May 26, 2022
New 16-Unit Apartment Complex Proposed for State Street
Plus: UCSB is offering tours of its Munger Hall mockup; the Hidden Oaks Golf Club has changed hands; free outdoor movies at the courthouse; Bob Dylan and Oliver Tree at the Santa Barbara Bowl; notable TV Hill house for rent; Hermosillo Road is getting a better bike lane; the Montecito Trails Foundation launches the Hot Springs Stewardship Project; what's up with True Love Always? 6
March 16, 2022
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December 12, 2021
First Look Inside a Jeff Shelton Farmhouse
Plus: The bridge in the Casa Dorinda Open Space has been replaced; Caffe Luxxe was the victim of a smash-and-grab; renderings for a sexy Brutalist house in Carpinteria; Anacapa Architecture is moving to a State Street storefront; a new chapter for the former Avis building in the Funk Zone. 1
September 6, 2021
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As Erik mention on Oct 30th “everytime i mention Wexler’s someone complains about it”. I’ve heard lots of complaints too! Bottomline - there are better… — WarrenB
THAT’S A SLICE OF HEAVEN! — Christine!
The developer doesn’t have the Magic Cabaret building or the apartment building behind it. But the former gym and Stella Mare’s are part of the… — Erik Torkells
Ooooh. Paradise Pie! Only for a month, though? Dang. Wexler's just got in there...and now they are out? That was fast. — Jillian
What happened with Wexler’s? They’re getting the boot? Rebranding? I’m confused. They were so highly anticipated and opened not that long ago. — Nina
Thank you for the great update on The Post! Very exciting! Did the developer acquire all property between Stella Mare and Ospsi? I am hopeful… — Mike Smith
Happy to see the news about Miracle reservations raising funds for CALM. We officially changed our name a few years ago and CALM is CALM,… — Meredith
Holy Cross church on Cliff Dr. — Karl
Over 3,4 million for Montecito Shores condos that have zero sound proofing so you hear your neighbors tromping around day and night Insanity — kim
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