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December 19, 2025

  • Food Stuff

Azul Has Finally Opened

More food news: Café La Fonda soft-opens on Friday; Kings Carey has a new tasting room in Solvang; profile of the new Santa Barbara Fish Market shop/restaurant in Goleta; Dutchess chef Saw Naing is dropping in on Na Na Thai; Queso Oaxaca recommendation. 2

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Newsletter: November 29

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November 28, 2023

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‘Tis the Season to Go Shopping

Whether you're buying presents for loved ones or treats for yourself, Santa Barbara's best shops have you covered.

  • Hot Property

Montecito House With Chardonnay Vineyard Sells for $12 Million

Last week's sales also include a French country pocket listing in Birnam Wood; midcentury abutting Knowlwood Tennis Club; 1963 French Normandy that looks like it's below street level; Alma del Pueblo one-bedroom condo; and more.

November 27, 2023

  • News Roundup

Potential Highway 101 Wildlife Crossing Near Gaviota

Other recent news: The northbound Highway 101 rest area closed immediately after reopening; final installments in the Santa Barbara Zoo's origin story; new conservative website; protections added to 24,000 acres of land; the tree of the month. 9

November 26, 2023

  • Burning Questions

Why Are Trees Being Cut Down Above the San Ysidro Ranch?

"If you go up the San Ysidro Trail, on the west side of the creek, the entire landscape has changed dramatically. They have taken down a ton of eucalyptus trees, and added new fencing. A sign mentions trail restoration, but this seems to be a lot more than that." 4

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Newsletter: November 26

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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

November 24, 2023

  • Odds & Ends

New Look for the Tri-County Produce Building

Plus: Art gallery opening on State Street; Galerie XX has closed up shop here; Cat Power in concert; update on the Electrify America vehicle-charging station; Glen Annie Golf Club rumor; Casa de Maria is still in limbo; amusing Instagram account about Ojai. 12

November 22, 2023

  • Walk With Me

A Tough Nut to Crack in Goleta

Everywhere I've walked, I've found things that surprised and delighted me. This part of Goleta, however, proved somewhat challenging. 18

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