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February 15, 2026

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Newsletter: February 15

February 15, 2026|by Erik Torkells

GUESSING GAME
Can you identify which restaurant is home to each of these restrooms?

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JUST LISTED
Noteworthy new listings: Contemporary drop-down in Toro Canyon; midcentury spiffer-upper in the Lower Village; likely spec reno in Hope Ranch; Montecito mini compound; floops of a Mesa fixer-teardown; 2,500-acre cattle ranch northwest of Buellton; and more.

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NEWS ROUNDUP
••• Santa Barbara bans single-use plastic foodware at restaurants.
••• The accidental deaths of a noteworthy couple.
••• Karpeles Manuscript Library Museum will close.
••• Residents to vote on making a Paseo Nuevo deal more palatable to the developer.
••• Action on overtime abuse at the county sheriff’s office.
••• The Frog Wall’s owner on the recent changes there.
••• Carpinteria is shutting down an elementary school.
••• Public input on Gaviota state parks.
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WHERE IN SANTA BARBARA…?
Know where this was shot? Prove it in the comments.

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Just Listed

  • Contemporary Drop-Down in Toro Canyon
  • 1969 Cliff May House in Birnam Wood
  • Midcentury Panache on the Lower Riviera
  • A Tale of Two Montecito Mediterraneans
  • A Cool Little Contemporary House Downtown

Recent Comments

Hmm, was this at the Karpeles Manuscript Library Museum or the Riviera Frog Wall? — Doug B

Showed up for our Valentines’ lunch, only to be turned away (sort of). We were greeted with, “We have no power and no anticipated return… — Michael

Myron Hunt architect in LaArcada — Jennifer Miller

Myron Hunt architect in La Arcada — Jennifer Miller

La Arcada Myron Hunt architect — Jennifer Miller

#6 Rare Society — Amanda

It's not long at all—15 minutes round trip is about right. — Erik Torkells

How long is the walk - can't tell if it's 15 minutes round trip or more significant. Hoping it's more like a mile or so… — Bea

#1 Dart Coffee #3 Bar Le Cote #4 Secret Bao #7 Handlebar — Barbara Sharghi

#3: Bettina? — A

Restaurant News

  • Carpinteria’s Food Liaison Is Closing Its Cafe
  • Bluewater Grill Is Said to Be Closing Next Month
  • Rori’s Artisanal Creamery Is Opening in Goleta
  • Hot Bagel Chain Opening on Upper State Street
  • A New Tasting Room on Coast Village Road

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Walk With Me

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Burning Questions

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Get Out of Town

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