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December 20, 2025

  • Food Stuff

Silvers Omakase Has Set an Opening Date

More food news: The Isla Vista Food Co-op has taken over Cantwell's; Pea Soup Andersen's in Buellton has closed after 100 years; two more restaurant spaces coming to State Street; chicken-and-waffles chain Bruxie has opened; Goleta outpost of Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf to close; Gandolfo Family Market & Deli opening in Los Olivos; corrections about Lilac Montecito and Yona Redz's seafood spinoff; a request for restaurants taking a break. 3

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January 9, 2024

  • Hot Property

1949 Adobe With Beach Stairs Sells for $8.75 Million

Last week's sales also include 106-acre wine country compound; 1.88 acres on Eucalyptus Hill; boxy 2004 architecture backed up against Casa Dorinda; Upper East house after six price cuts; and more. 1

January 8, 2024

  • News Roundup

Legal Battle Over the News-Press Buildings

Other recent news: Prestige Hand Car Wash has closed; the Chrisman California Islands Center in Carpinteria will open soon; Leadbetter Beach restroom changes rile swimmers; artist Kelly Clause's new studio/gallery; this year's city ballot lineup. 1

January 7, 2024

  • On the Horizon

The 48 Restaurants Expected to Open in Coming Months

On the menu this year: two old-school delis, an internationally renowned chef, beachfront dining, two restaurants in the Upper Village, Japanese omakase, an oyster bar, harborside coffee, a glamorous addition to Ojai, and much more. 17

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Newsletter: January 7

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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!) 2

January 5, 2024

  • Just Listed

1980s Glamour in Birnam Wood

Noteworthy new listings also include a 1978 five-bedroom on Alameda Padre Serra; freestanding condo at the east end of Canon Perdido; unfinished San Roque cottage; and a vacant lot in Montecito. 1

January 4, 2024

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2024 Real Estate Update from Those Who Know Best

Curious to get a recap on 2023’s real estate market and learn what’s in store for in 2024? Who better to ask than Riskin Partners, the market leaders and renowned team who have sold more real estate than anyone in town, and coming in #1 again in 2023 with $325 million in sales.

  • Burning Questions

What’s Up With These Sculptures on a Hillside in Summerland?

"Near the beginning of the trail we passed by a fenced field with some large, strange sculptures—including giant grenades! I thought you might know something about why these pieces are in that location. It is an exhibit? Storage?" —C. 1

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