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August 23, 2026

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Newsletter: August 23

August 23, 2026|by Erik Torkells

WELCOME WAGON
Most vinyl bars are hushed, dim experiences, where the focus is on listening. “That’s not me,” says Lama Dog founder Pete Burnham of his new establishment, The Mullet, which just opened in the Funk Zone. “I want it to be really nice, but also fun.”

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JUST LISTED
Noteworthy new listings: A new Jeff Shelton house in Montecito (believe it or not); Birnam Wood cottage compound; crisp minimalism in Montecito Shores; Campanil spiffer-upper; large West Mesa spec reno; 1928 Spanish Colonial above SBCC; massive views from Bel Air Knolls; and more.

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NEWS ROUNDUP
••• California approves drastic rules to reduce fire risk.
••• Harry and Meghan are returning to the U.K.
••• Dramatic rise in Fiesta arrests.
••• The final slate of candidates in November.
••• New Santa Cruz Island campground.
••• Speed cameras on Pacific Coast Highway in Malibu.
••• Vandenberg Space Force Base security overreaction.
→ Read the post.

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WHERE IN SANTA BARBARA…?
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Just Listed

  • A New Jeff Shelton House in Montecito (Believe It or Not)
  • A Head-Turner in Hope Ranch
  • Home Sweet Home in Hope Ranch
  • A Montecito Beach Compound Par Excellence
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Recent Comments

The best way to reach the bar is to contact it directly at [email protected]. — Erik Torkells

5+ million (!!!) for a Montecito Shores condo where acoustics are so bad you can hear your upstairs and downstairs neighbors every move ??? — Kim

The Habit Burger Grill in La Cumbre Shopping Center — Johnathan

At the beginning, or anytime, will you consider having a group reserve for 20+ peeps for a HH? It's calle Santa Barbara Social Club and… — Lee Koranda

“The Habit “ burger restaurant behind Bristol Farms in the La Cumbre shopping center. — Peter

Want to say thanks for having some N/A mocktails! We Sober Sallies like to have fun too 😀 — Tamara

Haha—more proof that vegans are so needy… — Anne

Restaurant News

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  • Opening Date for Sweetaly Gelato

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