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July 8, 2026

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Newsletter: July 8

July 8, 2026|by Erik Torkells

FOOD STUFF
••• Erewhon to open in Thousand Oaks next month.
••• Los Agaves on Milpas is back.
••• New Roman-style pizzeria.
••• What to expect from The Ellwood’s snack shack.
••• Three new Goleta restaurants confirmed.
••• Mendocino Farms has opened.
••• Soul food coming to Milpas.
••• The restaurant where you should always save room for dessert (above).
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HOT PROPERTY
Last week’s sales: Montecito Tuscan for $3 million off the initial asking price; flip of a Padaro Lane vacant lot; two on the Riviera; Eucalyptus Hill fixer; charming Canon Perdido condo; Lower Village off-market; and more. See what sold—and for how much.

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ODDS & ENDS
••• A peek at the Biltmore’s two family pools (above).
••• Why there are story poles at N. Fairview Avenue and Calle Real.
••• The Santa Barbara Studio Artists’ 25th annual Open Studios Tour.
••• New club for car lovers.
••• Separate Reality‘s first group show.
••• A look at the new EV-charging station downtown.
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