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May 2, 2026

Big and Brand New Just Outside the Lower Village

Noteworthy new listings also include a spiffer-upper in Birnam Wood; 1940s charm northeast of the Alameda Padre Serra roundabout; 1918 Craftsman fixer in the Bungalow Haven neighborhood; and a horse lover's paradise.

The State Street Plan Is Moving Forward

Other recent news: The San Ysidro Ranch finally acknowledged that it has been working on a botanical garden; another candidate for Kristen Sneddon's seat on the city council; the race for county auditor-controller; the return of by-the-wind sailors; Chabad of Santa Barbara's new 7,400-square-foot building approved; SpaceX's lawsuit against the California Coastal Commission was settled; tree of the month. 3

Hayward’s One Day Sale Is This Saturday, May 2

If you’ve been thinking about updating your outdoor space this season, now is the time. Here’s what we’re offering—for one day only.

The Picklr Opens This Weekend

Plus: New art-and-antiques shop at La Arcada; ten streets that Santa Barbara wants to make friendlier to cyclists and pedestrians; Christopher Noxon show in Ojai; another vacation rental–style "hotel" debuts soon; Superior Court Judge Thomas Adams still isn't retiring; Siteline performance review on Reddit. 9

Newsletter: April 29

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The Majesty of Angkor Wat

We had a few extra days in Southeast Asia, so we tagged on Cambodia's Angkor Wat temple complex as a bit of an afterthought—and it was the best part of the trip. 3

Montecito Mansion Sells for Nearly $26 Million

Last week's sales also include a 7,000-square-foot New England traditional; Toro Canyon equestrian estate; Hope Ranch off market; the former site of the Glass Pavilion house; Alameda Padre Serra floops; Romero Canyon cottage; and more.

Katy Perry’s Foundation Wants to Build a Summer Camp in Goleta

Plus: What's next for the former bank building at the Montecito Country Mart; the Uptown Artists Open Studio Tour is coming up; new subdivision proposed for Los Alamos; Cowboy Junkies return to the Lobero Theatre; update on SBPD's current headquarters; easy fix for a parking lot popular on farmers' market days. 3

Newsletter: April 26

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Where in Santa Barbara…?

Know where this was shot? Prove it in the comments. (Update: We have a winner!) 1

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