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June 4, 2026

  • News Roundup

Paseo Nuevo 2.0 Is Taking Shape

Other recent news: Preliminary results from this week's primary election; ICE arrests continue; some Santa Barbara neighborhoods may have to pay a "wildfire suppression assessment"; Sandpiper Golf Club takes a step forward; the Getty Center to close for a year; the tree of the month. 5

June 3, 2026

  • Shop to it

Two New Shops That Warrant a Closer Look

It's rare to have two new stylish shops like Pippin and Atelier Sunhouse open at the same time, and even more so when you consider that neither is in Montecito or Summerland.

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Newsletter: June 3

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June 2, 2026

  • Hot Property

New Construction in Montecito Sells for $15.9 Million

Last week's sales also include high design in Hope Ranch; architect's own home in Birnam Wood; Hedgerow vacant lot; Summerland Cottages in nice shape; and more.

June 1, 2026

  • Food Stuff

Whiskey ‘N Rye Barbecue Is Opening in Goleta

More food news: Chick-fil-A on Calle Real moves forward; Longboard's Grill reopened; Mission City Sandwich Shop profile; exciting chef in residence at the Ojai Valley Inn; Bistro Amasa has introduced "après hour"; a major quirk of PopUp Bagels. 15

May 31, 2026

  • Odds & Ends

Reopening Date for Three Highway 101 Ramps

Plus: New shoe boutique at The Post; revised design for West Beach park; new apparel shop in Carpinteria; gallery closed; what's under construction at Milpas and the 101; training center for young athletes moved downtown; update on the Ortega Hill–N. Jameson Lane bike path. 9

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Newsletter: May 31

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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 29, 2026

  • Just Listed

5,000-Square-Footer on a Sweet Upper Village Street

Noteworthy new listings also include a handsome renovation in a redwood grove; Hedgerow project; Riviera Spanish; what might be the perfect Santa Barbara condo; 1900 Craftsman with ornate interiors; “hobbit house” and “hobbit bath”; and more.

May 28, 2026

  • News Roundup

The Proposed Rules to Reduce Vegetation Near Houses

Other recent news: Goleta acts on people living in vehicles; the Land Trust for Santa Barbara County is working on acquiring 6,000 acres; Anthem Chapel project moves forward; Santa Rosa Island fire nearly contained; Vina Robles Amphitheater sold; new oceanfront resort in Pismo Beach. 10

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Just Listed

  • 5,000-Square-Footer on a Sweet Upper Village Street
  • 2009 Spanish Colonial in the Golden Quadrangle’s Sweet Spot
  • Right on the Sand in Prime Montecito
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  • Big and Brand New Just Outside the Lower Village

Recent Comments

I am so with you. This is one of the best things that could happen to downtown SB — Margaret Spaniolo

Hopefully you'll still be alive when it is finished in 2036! — Mark

Yardi moving to Paseo is the smartest thing I have seen tried in this city in 20 years. If you want a thriving, healthy city,… — Sam Tababa

Punching a gift horse straight in the mouth is the Santa Barbara way. We are a city/area in decline due to years of BANANA (build… — Sam Tababa

If Ty Warner is involved in a project plan on it taking many multiples of the plan. Just look at the tragedy of the Biltmore… — Mark

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Restaurant News

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