Santa Barbara Independent Real Estate 3/2/23

4BD/6BA + 2BD/1BA GH; ±2.54 acres • $22,500,000

Thomas Schultheis, 805.729.2802

LIC# 01847740

Joe Ramos, 805.680.6849 LIC# 02040488

Nancy Kogevinas, 805.450.6233

LIC# 01209514

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Jill Nelsen, 805.453.2848

LIC# 02050427

Sue Irwin, 805.705.6973 LIC# 01413354

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Deborah Samuel, 805.570.6680 LIC# 02119798

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on the successful representation of the Buyer at 805 Ayala Ln., Listed for $15,400,000.

CRISTAL CLARKE 805.886.9378

Cristal@Montecito-Estate.com

www.Montecito-Estate.com

LIC 00968247

MARSHA KOTLYAR ESTATE GROUP

on the successful representation of the Buyer at 310 Asegra Rd., Listed for $5,850,000; and the Buyer at 160 Miramar Ave., Listed for $5,175,000.

MARSHA KOTLYAR 805.565.4014

Home@MKGroupMontecito.com

www.MontecitoFineEstates.com

LIC 01426886

on the successful representation of the Buyer at 1320 Mission Ridge Rd., Listed for $3,575,000.

DOUGLAS & ASSOCIATES 805.318.0900

Rachael@DouglasAssociatesRE.com

www.DouglasAssociatesRE.com

LIC 02024147

on the successful representation of the Seller at 2402 Calle Montilla, Listed for $3,095,000.

RICARDO MUNOZ

805.895.8725

RMunoz@bhhscal.com

LIC 01505757

BARTRON REAL ESTATE GROUP

on the successful representation of the Seller at 4680 Via Roblada, Listed for $11,250,000; and the Seller at 1250 Northridge Rd., Listed for $3,200,000.

BARTRON REAL ESTATE GROUP 805.563.4054

Team@BartronGroup.com

www.SantaBarbaraHomes.com LIC 01005021

NANCY KOGEVINAS

on the successful representation of the Seller at 160 Miramar Ave., Listed for $5,175,000; and the Seller at 48 Alston Pl., Listed for $4,495,000.

NANCY KOGEVINAS 805.450.6233

Nancy@Kogevinas.com

www.MontecitoProperties.com

LIC 01209514

KEN SWITZER

on the successful representation of the Buyer at 1734 Anacapa St., Listed for $3,500,000; and the Seller at 1514 Crestline Dr., Listed for $3,150,000.

KEN SWITZER 805.680.4622

KSwitzer@bhhscal.com

www.RealEstateSB.com

LIC 01245644

JILL NELSEN

on the successful representation of the Buyer at 905 Camino Viejo, Listed for $2,695,000.

JILL NELSEN

805.453.2848

JillNelsen@bhhscal.com

LIC 02050427

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• $5,995,000 Anderson / Hurst, 805.618.8747 LIC# 01903215 / 00826530 2700 HOLLY RD, SANTA BARBARA 3BD/2½BA; ±1.5 acres • $5,750,000 Calcagno & Hamilton, 805.565.4000 LIC# 01499736 / 01129919 126 LOUREYRO RD COTTAGES, MONTECITO 6BD/5BA • $4,995,000 Nancy Kogevinas, 805.450.6233 LIC# 01209514 279 SANTA ROSA LN, MONTECITO 3BD/3BA + 1BD/1BA GH • $5,575,000 Sina Omidi, 805.689.7700 LIC# 01944430 1903 COYOTE CIR, MONTECITO 3BD/2½BA • $3,750,000 Sina Omidi, 805.689.7700 LIC# 01944430 OPEN SAT/SUN 1-4

conditions, and features of property. Information is obtained from various sources and will not be verified by broker or MLS. Buyer is advised to independently verify the accuracy of that information.

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Open House: SAT March 4 - SUN March 5 12-3pm

Welcome to this wonderfully maintained, light-filled three-bedroom two bath home tucked away on a quiet cul-de-sac across the street from the gorgeous Evergreen open space with an 18-hole disk golf course, trails, and more. This beautiful home is move-in ready with fresh paint, an attractive acid-washed fireplace, dual pane windows, remodeled bathrooms, upgraded custom closets, newer bedroom carpets, beautiful flooring, a skylight in the kitchen, a new microwave, an updated heater and water heater in 2021. The front and backyard have been extensively landscaped with drought-tolerant plants, an outdoor dining area with a pergola, plenty of yard space for a dog, and an extra storage area on the side. The garage has built-in storage, including a washer and dryer in the sale. Walk to Brandon Elementary or Dos Pueblo High School. In addition, this home is 5 min to Glen Annie Golf course, close to UCSB, pickle ball, tennis courts, and the bike trail. Comprehensive pre-sale inspections are ready for review.

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CA Rangeland Trust Celebrates 25 Years and 90 Saved Ranches

On February 16, the California Rangeland Trust (CRT) held a gathering for about 165 guests at the Santa Barbara Club, where they celebrated this nonprofit’s 25 years of work obtaining conservation easements from ranchers to conserve precious ranch land. The easements allow ranchers to continue their operations, but limit specified development rights in perpetuity.

Guests enjoyed an extended reception on the grounds of the club, with a gourmet taco buffet and live music, before being seated inside for the program. Dick Gibford kicked off the program with an entertaining cowboy poetry reading.

Board Chair Andy Mills welcomed guests and reflected on how in the early years, CRT’s outreach to ranchers was met with considerable resistance. At that time, Mills noted, CRT also faced the task of educating state leaders that cattle ranchers are the best stewards of their land. Easements were obtained, slowly at first, and to date, CRT remarkably has helped conserve 90 ranches encompassing 371,000 acres. Five of those ranches, totaling 17,342 acres, are in S.B. County.

CEO Michael Delbar shared the recent success of CRT’s largest private fundraising effort raising $1 million to conserve the Spanish Ranch in New Cuyama, which along with public funding, will enable an easement transaction to close hopefully by the end of this year.

Delbar noted the importance of celebrating CRT’s successes, but quickly turned to pointing out how many ranchers are fighting every day to maintain viable agricultural businesses, that “we are fighting for our future by keeping ranchers ranching.”

A panel discussion followed with first-generation ranchers Richard and Sharon Kline from Rancho San Lorenzo in Los Alamos and

with seventh-generation rancher Elizabeth Poett from Rancho San Julian in Lompoc (daughter of S.B. Independent Editor-in-Chief Marianne Partridge).

Richard Kline shared how CRT staff took them hand-in-hand to get a conservation easement and that they couldn’t be happier with the result. Sharon explained how they were lucky to have a vernal pond that with rain became a 10-acre refuge for tiger salamanders. Given its endangered species status, the salamanders caused the government to look more favorably on the easement application.

According to Richard Kline, the dream of having a ranch is all too easily a nightmare. He pointed to the challenges of having adequate water, grass to feed the cattle, property needing repairs, and vet bills to pay. Easements help with all the expenses, Klein explained, by providing financial assistance and a tax break, allowing ranches to remain in operation, which benefits ranchers and the community, today and into the future.

Poett, who was raised on the ranch, shared that there are many challenges in working on the ranch with a large family, but her parents instilled in her the importance of family, the importance of the ranch, and making it all work. “We don’t have a plumber; we are the plumber,” Poett related, “and we have to weld and fix the fence and make it work, from generation to generation, including working with our parents, our cousins, and our children.” It’s through working together that ranching stays from generation to generation, Poett said.

CRT currently has 90 ranching families awaiting funding for conservation easements. A large chunk of funding comes from federal and state sources, but CRT also relies heavily on private funding to meet agency matching requirements and to otherwise supplement government funding.

Stylish & Peaceful Living on the Riviera

Sat: 2-4 pm

Sun: 1-4 pm

Jon-Ryan Schlobohm | Realtor® Sarah Aresco-Smith | Realtor®

jon-ryan@compass.com 805.450.3307 | DRE# 01876237

sarah.arescosmith@compass.com 805.252.3868 | DRE# 01882574

10 Rincon Vista Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93103 4 Bed 3.5 Bath 3,060 sqft $2,895,000

Expansive Ocean Harbor Views by day & Twinkling City Light Views by night welcome you to this meticulous Riviera home. The four-bedroom three-bathroom plus a powder room & extra family room home perfectly combines sophisticated elegance with comfort and relaxation. The main floor hosts the living room and the updated kitchen boasts some of the best views in Santa Barbara, which offers a great layout for entertaining guests with a cozy fireplace for chilly nights and a veranda for warm weather evenings.

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At WM PROPERTIES, our deepest passion is to help our clients realize their Santa Barbara Real Estate Dreams. Helping our community achieve their real estate goals is what drives us and fuels our intensity to create financial and family security for our trusted and loyal clients. Bob and Cheylin come from technical backgrounds and clients will attest we excel at being detail-oriented and process driven. We ensure your real estate process be smooth, trusting and hasslefree. We are relationship based as well as educators for our clients, not merely salespeople. We are here to provide the American Dream of home ownership to everyone in The American Riviera, our beautiful home of Santa Barbara, Ca.

Riviera Gem with Stunning Views

Nestled on a quiet cul-de-sac with beautiful ocean, island & city views from the house and throughout the impeccably maintained lot, this Upper Riviera gem offers incredible potential in an A+ location. Perched above classic stone terraces, the 3BR/1.5BA home commands views throughout the split-level floor plan. Open living & dining rooms boast original oak floors, picture windows, a cozy fireplace and French doors to the back yard. The terraced yard explodes with roses, native plants and fruit trees with panoramic views throughout. Located in the desirable Roosevelt Elementary attendance area, there is easy access to downtown Santa Barbara as well as the Belmond El Encanto, the Riviera Theatre, the Natural History Museum and the Mission & Rose Garden with hiking trails just minutes away.

Biochar: Its Pluses and Minuses

In recent years, biochar has received a lot of attention: some positive, some negative. Biochar is a super-charged charcoal, created when organic matter wood, grain stalks, grasses, peanut shells, etc. is burned slowly with almost no oxygen in an enclosed chamber at nearly 1,000 degrees Fahrenheit or higher. The result is a stable crystalline

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substance rich in carbon that is resistant to decomposition. The pyrolysis (burning) creates small chambers capable of holding moisture, nutrients, and a diversity of microbes.

As a soil regenerator, biochar works best when combined with compost or livestock manure, additions that provide microbes and nutrients. By itself, it is not

a fertilizer. Biochar varies greatly depending on the organics or feedstock used. At its best, biochar increases agricultural productivity, improves soil health and resilience, transforms a waste product into a resource, and helps resolve the climate crisis by sequestering carbon. There has also been a lot of promising exploration and development of the use of biochar in industrial applications.

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Because of the organic feedstock used in its production, biochar is sometimes considered the successor to biofuels. Such fuels have an uneven history, since sometimes they add to deforestation and greenhouse-gas emissions, and even at times deplete oxygen levels. Biochar raises alkalinity levels when applied to fields, making it critical that soils be tested and analyzed before deciding on its addition.

When it becomes a part of nature’s cycles, biochar can offer many benefits. Ten years ago, an Australian farmer started feeding the substance, mixed with molasses, to his cattle. The biochar was subsequently distributed by the cattle across pastures as manure. Dung beetles quickly buried it underground up to 15 inches in depth. Within three years, scientific tests showed a significant improvement in the

soil. Moreover, the work of the beetles took the manure’s nitrogen underground, preventing it from becoming nitrous oxide, a serious contributor to global warming. Another benefit of adding some biochar to cattle feed is a reduction of the methane they emit from digestion and burping. The production of biochar can be costly depending on the feedstock and transportation, but a financial analysis showed a positive return for the system developed by the Australian farmer and the potential for rapid commercialization.

When biochar is incorporated as an additive or component in nature’s processes, its positives can far outweigh its negatives. The organic feedstock needs to be agricultural or forestry waste and not a monoculture product. When the focus is on biological principles and the promotion of life, biochar has much to offer. In agriculture, it requires a shift from chemical fertilizers and pesticides to fostering soils rich in microbes, a move from an antibiotic to a probiotic approach.

CELEBRATING WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH IN SANTA BARBARA

Women's History Month, which takes place in March, is a time to honor and commemorate women's achievements to culture and society. Women have always had significant roles in society, striving for justice and equality, breaking down obstacles, and inspiring future generations. Our very own Santa Barbara, California, has produced a number of notable women who have made their impact on history. I did some research and wanted to share a small sampling of all the amazing women here in Santa Barbara.

Strong women who battled for their rights and the rights of others have a long history in Santa Barbara. Pearl Chase is among the most significant female figures in Santa Barbara's past. Chase dedicated her life to preserving and enhancing Santa Barbara's natural environment and cultural history. She had a significant part in the creation of public parks and gardens in the city and formed the Community Arts Organization. The numerous public areas that Chase helped construct carry on her legacy and everyone can be inspired by her dedication to maintaining Santa Barbara's distinctive character and beauty. Historian Walker A. Tompkins summarized her influence on the city by saying, "She did more to beautify her adopted hometown of Santa Barbara than any other individual." WOW!

Dr. Lois Phillips is another outstanding Santa Barbara woman. Author and leadership specialist Phillips has spent more than 30 years advancing diversity and empowering women in the workplace. She has authored

several books on diversity and leadership and has received recognition for her work in the area. Dr. Phillips has a particular interest in Glass Ceiling programs advancing women’s careers and cultivating women’s Board leadership.

We cannot discuss outstanding women from Santa Barbara without mentioning Madame Ganna Walska. Walska was a Polish opera singer and a passionate gardener who created one of the most beautiful and unique gardens in the world at her home in Santa Barbara. She purchased the historic 37-acre "Cuesta Linda" estate in Montecito near Santa Barbara, California, intending to use it as a retreat for Tibetan monks. Due to restrictions during the war, the monks were not allowed to travel there. So she renamed her estate Lotusland, after the sacred flower in Tibetan religions. Lotusland garden is a masterpiece of horticulture and design featuring exotic plants and sculptures from around the world. Walska's legacy lives on in the thousands of visitors who come to Lotusland every year to experience its beauty and tranquility.

Diana Bull is an excellent example of women in real estate. She began her real estate career in 1971 at 22 and

became a broker two years later. She owned and managed her own real estate and mortgage companies for over 40 years. She served as President of the Santa Barbara Association of REALTORS® in 1982 and has been involved at the local, state, and national levels ever since. I have had the privilege to attend both the California Association of REALTORS® and National Association of REALTORS® conferences with her. She is so well respected, and it's an honor to watch her in action representing Santa Barbara.

Of course, I couldn't write an article on amazing women without including my mom Jane, wife Melissa, and daughter Caitlin. These three women continue to motivate and inspire me through their successes, strength, and love. Thank you all for what you have done for me and the others around you. I am so blessed to have my daughter Caitlin continue my legacy and impact the world in her unique way.

Women's History Month is a time to celebrate the achievements and contributions of women throughout history. Santa Barbara is home to many exceptional women who have impacted their community and beyond. As we celebrate Women's History Month, remember and honor the many women in and outside of Santa Barbara who have worked to make the world a better place.

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2706 Cuesta Road, 2BD, 2BA, Sun 1-3, $1,895,000, Epstein Partners / Keller Williams, Stan Krome 805-637-0338, DRE#00967246

530 Ricardo Avenue, 4BD, 2BA, Sun 1:30-4, $2,575,000, Sotheby’s International Realty, Taryn Martin 805-636-6442, DRE#01995581

4675 La Espada Drive, 3BD, 5BA, Sun 2-4, $3,799,000, Coldwell Banker Realty Montecito, Chris Harrington 805-689-7418, DRE#01019556

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43 Seaview Dr, 3BD, 2BA, Sat & Sun By Appt., $3,195,000, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, Kit Peterson / Sue Irwin 805689-5535 / 805-7056973, DRE#02008932 / #01413354

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