GET OUT OF TOWN
The glorious isolation of Santa Barbara Island: On the smallest of the eight Channel Islands, you really do feel like you’re in the middle of the ocean.
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JUST LISTED
Noteworthy new listings: A handsome renovation in Hope Ranch; contemporary interiors on the back of the Riviera; dramatic improvements on Las Alturas; midcentury Italian style in Carpinteria; and a 1980s traditional in San Roque.
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NEWS ROUNDUP
••• Delta is ending flights between Santa Barbara and Atlanta.
••• Birnam Wood’s plan to remove the 77 eucalyptus trees along East Valley Road (above).
••• City council member Kristen Sneddon is running for mayor.
••• An option for fewer affordable-housing units at Paseo Nuevo.
••• More citations issued to e-bike riders.
••• The University of California bought a Hope Ranch house for UCSB’s chancellor.
••• Summer Solstice Celebration’s 2026 theme.
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WHERE IN SANTA BARBARA…?
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Recent Comments
Yes exactly right. The Grand Jury report gives an example where employees can use two days of leave for Monday and Tuesday and then work… — Rich
Thats's a quirky area. Used to live up there. Monte Vista School is on Hope and Hope school on La Colina. — Don
It's more complicated than that. From the report by the county Auditor-Controller’s Office: “A recurring pattern was identified in which sheriff employees used leave balances… — Erik Torkells
Regarding the SB County Sheriff’s Overtime: We don’t have enough SB County Sheriff Officers to work and cover shifts. The ones that are working, are… — Klminsb
The majority of city council just wants to throw a band-aid on a gunshot wound and kick the actual fixes down the road. — Jeff
Why would anyone want to put money into housing right now in the City when the powers that be want to limit what a landlord… — JMac805
That church should've been housing. Can't imagine anyone living around there would want a hotel — apzer
Speaking of Tondi: I miss those gelatos especially his vegan fruit flavors but more than that I miss the friendly and talented owner. Does anyone… — Rick Perkins
So great to see the Brewhouse adding the coffee shop in the secondary bar area! What a cute place and a nice complement to the… — Emma
I recall about 20 years ago being called to that address by a homeowner to take a look at some sheet metal needs. The owner… — Walter