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December 17, 2025

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Newsletter: January 31

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January 30, 2024

  • Exclusive

The SOMOfunk Block in the Funk Zone Has Been Sold

The word on the street is that the new owner is leaning away from a wholesale redevelopment like SOMOfunk. 9

January 29, 2024

  • Hot Property

Striking New Contemporary Sells for $7.825 Million

Last week's sales also include 1980s Hope Ranch oceanfront; two on Eucalyptus Hill; off-market Mesa four-bedroom; Riviera house after six price cuts; Hedgerow fixer; and more. 2

January 28, 2024

  • Food Stuff

Via Vai’s Lease Will Not Be Renewed

More food news: Yetz's Bagels might just be legit; weekend brunch at Handlebar Coffee Roasters; Wexler's Deli will likely push back its debut a bit; more details about the new incarnation of Little Alex's; Cookie Plug opening date; the new general manager at Lucky's; Bell's is trying something new next month; afternoon tea at Casa del Herrero. 15

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Newsletter: January 28

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  • Guessing Game

Where in Santa Barbara…?

Know where this was shot? Prove it in the comments. (Update: We have a winner!) 3

January 26, 2024

  • Just Listed

Somewhere Between the Moon and San Roque

Noteworthy new listings also include a large blank slate in Montecito; turnkey carriage house; Ennisbrook casita with an impressive backyard; Nancy Meyers style in San Roque; Brutalist hacienda outside Los Olivos; and more.

January 25, 2024

  • News Roundup

No Reprieve for the Press Room

Other recent news: City council approves the conversion of the Quality Inn to homeless housing; using technology to analyze local commutes; oil and gas well drilled proposed for the Cuyama Valley; the tree of the month. 8

January 24, 2024

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10 Design Experts to Take Your Home to the Next Level

Given how much time you spend there, why not make your home as sweet as it can possibly be?

  • Food Stuff

Opening Dates and Menus for Wexler’s Deli and Lilac Montecito

More food news: First impressions of Azul; a bagel epiphany in Isla Vista; new monthly Taste Makers Market in Summerland; Dave's Drip House profile; the Women Winemakers & Culinarians Celebration in the Santa Ynez Valley. 16

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