UCSB Took Over Another New Apartment Building

Other recent news: Who's on the ballot in November; measles returns to Santa Barbara County; Santa Barbara streamlines environmental review process for housing projects; Goleta planning commission nixes Anthem Chapel.

Green Gala Tickets Now On Sale

Join the Community Environmental Council for an unforgettable evening of seasonal cuisine, exceptional local wine, live auction experiences, and meaningful community connection in support of climate action on California’s Central Coast.

What Are These Signs at the San Ysidro Roundabout?

"At several sections of the San Ysidro roundabout, there are small signs with markings that are hard to interpret. What are they for?" 1

Newsletter: August 12

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Midcentury One-Bedroom in the Heart of Montecito Sells for $14 Million

Last week's sales also include a Padaro Lane spec reno; three-building compound in Birnam Wood; fixer-teardown on nearly two acres near Montecito Union School; tasteful 2003 Spanish off Mission Canyon; Riviera Spanish; Montecito Shores two-bedroom for $1.8 million off the initial asking price; and more. 1

First Look at the New Design for the Former Macy’s Building Downtown

Plus: Larry David in person; opening date of Habitat for Humanity’s ReStore; series of talks about non-profits; Music Academy of the West's fall/winter slate; new book about the De La Guerra family; the water slide on Padaro Lane. 1

A Look Inside Ancora Osteria, Opening This Week in the Upper Village

More food news: More on Milio's Pizza, also debuting this week; Local's new menu; afternoon tea in the gardens of the Simpson House Inn; Milpas Street soul food opening soon; update on upstairs at the Maritime Museum building; checking out Sweetaly Gelato; Greek Festival in Chase Palm Park. 11

Newsletter: August 9

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Where in Santa Barbara…?

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

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.