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August 8, 2026

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A Quiet Kind of Rare: Bonnymede’s Largest Floor Plan

This is the largest layout the Bonnymede community has to offer—three bedrooms, three baths, single-level living throughout, and no one pressing in from either side.

  • Just Listed

Home Sweet Home in Hope Ranch

Noteworthy new listings also include Greek villa vibes above E. Mountain Drive; spacious San Roque for $4.25 million; Park Highland spiffer-upper with private park access; 1930 cottage with "party cabana"; Santa Ynez Victorian; and more.

August 6, 2026

  • News Roundup

More on the Nordstrom Residential Conversion

Other recent news: Gun shop's new location causes concern; new "rage room" on State Street; massive solar arrays could be allowed soon; inside a handsome house at Mussel Shoals; Carpinteria’s Franklin Creek Trail closed for improvements; grim prognosis for Santa Rosa Island's Torrey pines. 3

August 5, 2026

  • Burning Questions

Can Anything Be Done About Biting Midges?

"Whenever I'm on my lawn, I get bitten by something so small I don't see it. The bites swell up into welts that itch for a week. I've found reports of midges in other parts of California, but not so much here, except for a post on Reddit. Do you know what they are?" 3

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Newsletter: August 5

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August 4, 2026

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Hidden Montecito Retreat in a Serene and Private Setting

Located within the highly sought-after Montecito Union School District, 768 Winding Creek Lane feels remarkably secluded while remaining close to Montecito's villages, beaches, dining, and amenities. Come take a look at tomorrow's open house.

  • Odds & Ends

New Menswear Store Coming to the Funk Zone

Plus: The next tenant of the green building in the Funk Zone; new boutique and one on the way at the Montecito Country Mart; part of De La Vina Street may be reduced to one lane; 19-unit apartment building proposed for E. Victoria Street; Casa Dorinda intends to expand; real estate brokerage proposes hotel where its office currently stands; Padaro Lane property heading to auction. 7

August 3, 2026

  • Hot Property

East Valley Road Compound Sells for $2 Million Over Asking Price

Last week's sales also include a Eucalyptus Hill midcentury; new construction in San Roque; Shoreline Drive vacation rental; Alta Mesa fixer; spec reno near Hendry's Beach; and more.

August 2, 2026

  • Food Stuff

The Opening Date and Menu at Ancora Osteria in the Upper Village

More food news: The menu and opening date for Milio's Pizza; Merci is ending dinner service; new concept for the Hotel Californian's primary restaurant; ice cream shop coming to the waterfront; frozen-yogurt pop-up; Whiskey Richards available for sublease; profile of The Grand on State; Paseo Nuevo getting an all-day breakfast restaurant; Taco Bell closed for renovations. 15

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Newsletter: August 2

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