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March 15, 2026

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Newsletter: March 15

March 15, 2026|by Erik Torkells

BURNING QUESTIONS
“While walking on the path by East Beach, my wife and I were curious about how much longer this giant pipe, which I assume is for the dredging in the harbor, is going to be along the coastline.” Here’s the answer.

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JUST LISTED
Noteworthy new listings: Megaterranean on 10 acres in Carpinteria’s Rancho Monte Alegre; Hope Ranch spiffer-upper; nice lines in Birnam Wood; spec reno of a Montecito cottage; Lower Village fixer(s); freestanding bathroom in Carpinteria; Cielito lot split; top-of-the-world views from Painted Cave; and more.

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NEWS ROUNDUP
••• First look at the development proposed for the Carpinteria Bluffs (above).
••• No deadline extensions for cannabis odor scrubbers.
••• What’s next for the Canon Perdido armory building.
••• Santa Barbara might raise the property transfer tax.
••• Just one monarch butterfly spotted at Ellwood Mesa.
••• Short-term vacation rental ordinance moves forward.
••• Federal government continues to push for Sable Offshore.
••• One805Live! performers announced.
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WHERE IN SANTA BARBARA…?
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