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May 10, 2026

  • Odds & Ends

Lotusland Wants to Add a Bunch of Buildings

Plus: Yoga studio opened on the Mesa; two new retail tenants on State Street; Muna to play the Santa Barbara Bowl; Habitat for Humanity’s ReStore has begun accepting donations; Hunt Slonem show; beige new buildings. 3

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Newsletter: May 10

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  • Guessing Game

Where in Santa Barbara…?

Know where this was shot? Prove it in the comments. (Update: We have a winner!) 1

May 8, 2026

  • Just Listed

Sprawling 1919 Villa in Mission Canyon

Noteworthy new listings also include big views from up by the Botanic Garden; Hidden Valley Lane farmhouse; equestrian property just outside Hope Ranch; tasteful 1920s bungalow; Riviera floops; contemporary makeover in Samarkand; Dolly Parton's former Solvang house; and more.

May 7, 2026

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Celebrating Local Winemakers, Farmers & Trailblazers

Bounty at Rosewood Miramar Beach is a communal dinner series celebrating the best of the Central Coast. Each evening highlights a local producer, offering a closer look at the people behind the food and wine.

  • Burning Questions

Will You Explain the Plan to Adapt the Waterfront for Climate Change?

"The city has just released a long-term (30-year) plan for the waterfront, including Leadbetter Beach, the harbor, and East Beach. Due to an anticipated rise in sea level of up to several feet, plans are now afoot to, among other things, add new breakwaters, move parking to a structure, and add new facilities at the harbor." 9

May 6, 2026

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Step Up Your Fitness Game This Spring

The best way to get better results—and actually enjoy yourself in the process—is to mix things up and try something new.

  • Food Stuff

Pascucci’s Owner Has Plans for a New Restaurant

More food news: Lily's Donuts & Pops has opened at the Public Market; De La Vina Lounge has closed; The Grand on State's food menu; new tasting room on E. Haley Street; pasta is back at Aperitivo; Sandbar reopening date; Carpinteria restaurant closed; Giovanni's Pizza opened in Goleta. 4

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Newsletter: May 6

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May 5, 2026

  • Odds & Ends

New Boutiques on Coast Village Road and State Street

Plus: The name of the Music Academy of the West's downtown education center; Cliff Drive construction; Interpol to play the Santa Barbara Bowl; new-ish Pilates studio on State Street; Raoul Textiles factory sale; Kendall Conrad sculpture show. 2

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