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February 26, 2025

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Newsletter: February 26

February 26, 2025|by Erik Torkells

WALK WITH ME
The holiday break was the perfect time to explore the East Campus of Santa Barbara City College: no crowds, big views, lots to gawk at.

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HOT PROPERTY
Last week’s sales: Ennisbrook hacienda yet again; the neat Bungalow Haven compound; Eucalyptus Hill Mediterranean for $1.4 million off the initial asking price; 1970s Hope Ranch four-bedroom in a flash; patchy Hedgerow spec reno; Lower Village house with plans to expand; Bel Air Knolls fixer for $655,000 over ask; and more. See what sold—and for how much.

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ODDS & ENDS
••• Two more shops have opened at The Post.
••• New show of work by Hank Pitcher (above).
••• Three retail moves on State Street.
••• Update on the housing development near the polo fields.
••• Mary Chapin Carpenter and Brandy Clark to play the Lobero Theatre.
••• Father John Misty, Lucinda Williams, and Mt. Joy at the Santa Barbara Bowl.
••• Swing dancing at the Carrillo Ballroom.
••• New picture book about local nature.
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