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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. 5

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Newsletter: August 2

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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!) 2

July 31, 2026

  • Just Listed

A Montecito Beach Compound Par Excellence

Noteworthy new listings also include contemporary architecture in Romero Canyon; 1952 fantasia with a kooky floor plan; Eucalyptus Hill Cape Cod; Ashley Road fixer; 635-square-foot cottage in El Caserio; and more. 1

July 30, 2026

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Tree Farm: The One You’ve Been Waiting For

Now offered at a great new price, this detached, three-bedroom home is in the sought-after Tree Farm community, created on the historic grounds of the Cavaletto family groves. Come to the open house on Saturday.

  • News Roundup

The Miramar Brand Is Expanding to Thousand Oaks

Other recent news: Santa Barbara inches toward rent stabilization; more on the closure of Makeout Point; the argument for building housing on the Muni golf course; six options for public access to Hollister Ranch beaches; Sable offshore pipeline positioned as national security issue; more on Lotusland’s long-range plan to build workforce housing and other structures; the tree of the month. 3

July 29, 2026

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Storybook Cottage in Coveted El Caserio

Tucked away in one of Santa Barbara’s most treasured historic enclaves, this enchanting 1924 cottage is a rare opportunity to own a piece of old Santa Barbara. It's the perfect quiet place to relax and enjoy the quintessential Santa Barbara lifestyle—and it's just two blocks from the heart of downtown.

  • Burning Questions

How Come the Gaviota Rest Areas Are Closed So Often?

"It sure seems as though the Gaviota rest areas on Highway 101 are closed far more frequently than they're open. I’ve heard about water supply issues, but this has been going on since Covid, near as I can recall." 3

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Newsletter: July 29

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July 28, 2026

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Timeless Riviera Charm—Now More Irresistible Than Ever!

Set behind a walled garden on one of the Lower Riviera’s most desirable streets, 878 Paseo Ferrelo honors its original 1920s character while embracing the comforts of modern living. See for yourself at the open houses this weekend.

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Recent Comments

Milios looks very promising cant wait to give it a try! — Don

The bell and the signage is gone. That doesn't give much confidence that this classic-shape Taco Bell will look much the same after a remodel.… — apzer

I thought Blackbird was a pretty good restaurant overall. This new incarnation is not something I would be interested in trying. There are too many… — Giovanni Sammartino

There is merit to the golf course proposal, but I would think that SB should take a swing at redeveloping some of Earl Warren as… — Maximus

If we are tracking fast food closures - I submit "why has the Rusty's on Upper State been closed for maintenance for more than a… — SkyG

The menu at Knock kitchen looks odd. ‘Everything but the head chicken’ is really not appetizing — Nicolas

Off the 101 just past Garden St exit — Rob

It’s the big radio antenna by the wastewater treatment plant. You can see it on the highway when driving between Milpas and Garden.. It was… — BD

The woman is...... interesting. Could have been worse. Imagine a man with a..... "projection" to hang a towel on....... — Judy's Older Brother

Thank goodness its not here, Ricks taking the hideous architecture on tour, it should fit in nicely in TO, they'll just have to paint it… — Alan

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