August 16, 2026
Author: Erik Torkells
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August 11, 2026
Midcentury One-Bedroom in the Heart of Montecito Sells for $14 Million
Last week's sales also include a Padaro Lane spec reno; three-building compound in Birnam Wood; fixer-teardown on nearly two acres near Montecito Union School; tasteful 2003 Spanish off Mission Canyon; Riviera Spanish; Montecito Shores two-bedroom for $1.8 million off the initial asking price; and more. 1
August 10, 2026
First Look at the New Design for the Former Macy’s Building Downtown
Plus: Larry David in person; opening date of Habitat for Humanity’s ReStore; series of talks about non-profits; Music Academy of the West's fall/winter slate; new book about the De La Guerra family; the water slide on Padaro Lane. 1
August 9, 2026
A Look Inside Ancora Osteria, Opening This Week in the Upper Village
More food news: More on Milio's Pizza, also debuting this week; Local's new menu; afternoon tea in the gardens of the Simpson House Inn; Milpas Street soul food opening soon; update on upstairs at the Maritime Museum building; checking out Sweetaly Gelato; Greek Festival in Chase Palm Park. 21


























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They're certainly referring to the pizza, that being what the image in the header is of. I think Olio also does one locally but I… — Fred
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