Plus: New shoe boutique at The Post; revised design for West Beach park; new apparel shop in Carpinteria; gallery closed; what’s under construction at Milpas and the 101; training center for young athletes moved downtown; update on the Ortega Hill–N. Jameson Lane bike path.
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Noteworthy new listings also include a handsome renovation in a redwood grove; Hedgerow project; Riviera Spanish; what might be the perfect Santa Barbara condo; 1900 Craftsman with ornate interiors; “hobbit house” and “hobbit bath”; and more.
Other recent news: Goleta acts on people living in vehicles; the Land Trust for Santa Barbara County is working on acquiring 6,000 acres; Anthem Chapel project moves forward; Santa Rosa Island fire nearly contained; Vina Robles Amphitheater sold; new oceanfront resort in Pismo Beach.
Plus: The Barber Shop will be moving; classic souvenir T-shirt; the mysterious mosaic artist; another giant red stiletto; San Luis Obispo travel advice?
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The 2026 Summer Music Festival & School is an eight-week celebration of music, artistry, and discovery running June 17 through August 8 in Santa Barbara. This year’s theme, American Mosaic, celebrates the many artists, stories, and traditions that shape American classical music today.
Chefs Jake Reimer and Jeremy Tummel have partnered up to open The Chanticlair, Alley Cat Oyster & Po Boy, and Casa de la Paz on W. De La Guerra Street.
Last week’s sales also include Spanish-ish five-bedroom above the Upper Village; sporty 6,900-square-footer in Park Highlands; big views from Las Alturas Road; 1927 project near the Hedgerow; Mesa compound for $4.85 million; Craftsman fixer in Bungalow Haven; and more.
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FWIW - Metro Theaters usually posts showtimes on Tuesdays for the upcoming week beginning on Fridays. Hopefully will see new showtimes posted tomorrow. — Tom
Don, not only is the website AI generated, the copy reads as if it were ChatGPT's first pass. I hope the owner's are successful and… — J
Metro doesn't currently have showtimes for any of their other theaters past Thursday, so probably not significant. (Or, even more significant?) — Geoff H
How do you know its AI "driven" and what's wrong with that? Businesses need to use the tools that make them efficient and competitive. — Don
There is a snack shop at the botanical gardens? — David W
I'm not too familiar with AI writing but with the other mentions this post is suspect... — TP
The Towbes Group is the reason for Mission Refill’s closure. Their unreasonable lease terms have pushed out and purposely prevented viable locally and independently owned… — Nicky