Author: Erik Torkells

September 7, 2026

Lower Village Glamourpuss Sells for $17.95 Million

Last week's sales also include 1988 Mediterranean on Barker Pass Road; San Roque off-market; Hidden Valley Lane farmhouse; Montecito fixer; floops for a loss; Westmontish four-bedroom; and more.

September 6, 2026

1920s Charm in Montecito’s Lower Village

Noteworthy new listings also include a spiffer-upper on Padaro Lane; Hope Ranch floops; 1970s Spanish Colonial; cottage compound near Butterfly Beach; one-bedroom apartment downtown for $3.3 million; and more.

Newsletter: September 6

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Where in Santa Barbara…?

Know where this was shot? Prove it in the comments. (Update: We have a winner!) 2

September 4, 2026

The State Street Master Plan Has Been Approved

Other recent news: Professional soccer team delayed once again; county acts to restrict gun retailers; new completion date for Goleta train station; Live Oak Music Festival off for 2027; equestrian arena to be built in Santa Ynez. 14

September 3, 2026

Bibi Ji Has Closed

The restaurant, which brought much-needed excitement to Santa Barbara's culinary scene for nine years and received many honors, will live on in catering and private events. 9

September 2, 2026

Back to the Hedgerow

Despite its small size, and no matter what you consider its boundaries, Montecito's Hedgerow neighborhood has more than enough charm to justify a second visit—this time, along San Leandro Lane and adjacent streets. 19

Newsletter: September 2

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September 1, 2026

A New Beauty Collective in the Funk Zone

Plus: Clare Swan rebranded her Upper Village shop; The Men's Den opened in the Funk Zone; photo show at Seimandi & Leprieur; martial arts studio near Gelson's; Planned Parenthood’s big book sale is coming up; 25-unit apartment complex with no parking proposed for W. Los Olivos Street; questions about the earth movers near the San Marcos Foothills Preserve and the corner of Castillo and W. Montecito. 4

August 31, 2026

Southwestern Aerie in Toro Canyon Sells for $6.3 Million

Last week's sales also include Spanish Colonial in a prime Golden Quadrangle location; E. Mountain Drive compound; off-market in Hope Ranch; West Mesa spec reno for $4.595 million; Camino Viejo fixer; the former hovel on Coyote Road; and more. 2