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November 8, 2026

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Newsletter: November 8

November 8, 2026|by Erik Torkells

FOOD STUFF
••• Ancora Osteria is now offering takeout.
••• New private-dining spaces at Dom’s Taverna and from Barbareño (above).
••• Winery taking over former tire shop.
••• Rendering of the BBQ restaurant opening near Home Depot.
••• Zaca Coffee truck’s new location.
••• Where the restaurants and shops will be in the northern La Cumbre Plaza development.
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JUST LISTED
Noteworthy new listings: Hope Ranch Mediterranean for 66 percent more than it sold for 15 months ago; a dramatic living room in Birnam Wood; 1990s style in western Montecito; classic Mission Canyon funk; West Beach condo for $3.875 million; 1932 house in San Roque; and more.

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NEWS ROUNDUP
••• The alleged scheme behind the huge Builder’s Remedy projects.
••• Three progressive candidates elected to Santa Barbara City Council.
••• Carbajal and Hart reelected.
••• How the state ballot propositions fared.
••• More election results expected today.
••• Indoor pickleball facility put up for lease.
••• The tree of the month (photo by David Gress, courtesy Santa Barbara Beautiful).
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WHERE IN SANTA BARBARA…?
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