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March 1, 2026

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Newsletter: March 1

March 1, 2026|by Erik Torkells

ODDS & ENDS
••• La Ligne is opening at the Montecito Country Mart (above).
••• The return of Habitat for Humanity’s ReStore.
••• Four more Santa Barbara Bowl shows.
••• Best Western Plus Pepper Tree Inn appears to be getting reflagged.
••• Answers to the restaurant-restroom roundup.
••• Two new exhibits at Sullivan Goss.
••• Opening date for Highway 217/Hollister Avenue roundabouts.
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JUST LISTED
Noteworthy new listings: Jeff Shelton’s Pistachio House in downtown Santa Barbara; glamorous courtyard in Birnam Wood; split-level walkable to Montecito Union School; for sale by owner near the Olive Mill roundabout; and a 1985 ranch house with stylish moments in Los Alamos.

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NEWS ROUNDUP
••• The threat of new offshore drilling.
••• Unedited video of last week’s ICE altercation.
••• More on Santa Barbara Airport’s flooding problems.
••• Insinuations about a former Montecito resident who knew Jeffrey Epstein.
••• Portion of Maria Ygnacio Bike Path closed for repairs.
••• The tree of the month (photo by David Gress, courtesy Santa Barbara Beautiful)
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WHERE IN SANTA BARBARA…?
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Just Listed

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