WALK WITH ME
Despite its small size, and no matter what you consider its boundaries, Montecito’s Hedgerow neighborhood has more than enough charm to justify a second visit—this time, along San Leandro Lane and adjacent streets.
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NEWS ROUNDUP
••• The State Street master plan has been approved (rendering above).
••• Professional soccer team delayed once again.
••• County acts to restrict gun retailers.
••• New completion date for Goleta train station.
••• Live Oak Music Festival off for 2027.
••• Equestrian arena to be built in Santa Ynez.
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A GOOD RUN
Bibi Ji has closed. The restaurant, which brought much-needed excitement to Santa Barbara’s culinary scene for nine years and received many honors, will live on in catering and private events.
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WHERE IN SANTA BARBARA…?
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Thank you for always providing interesting news and features on cool stuff for the cool kids who live here and visit :) — Sarah
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