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February 7, 2026

  • Food Stuff

Mexican Seafood Restaurant to Open Next to the Granada Theatre

More food news: Another Indian restaurant is coming to State Street; Uptown Lounge has reopened; chicken-and-waffles chain Bruxie debuts today; Secret Bao is taking a break; SB Sunshine Cafe's Goleta location is open; Sade Turkish Coffee & Delights in Carpinteria; Rory's Place in Ojai is recovering from a fire. 11

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January 2, 2024

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  • Hot Property

New Cape Cod on Faria Beach Sells for $7.9 Million

Recent sales also include 6.41-acre compound near Toro Canyon; pocket listing on Eucalyptus Hill; Cielito three-bedroom with guest house; Montecito cottage; 1915 bungalow; and more. 1

December 31, 2023

  • Under the Hood

The State of the Site

I can't believe it has been over four years since I started Siteline—thank you for the continued support. Here's a look back at the most-read posts of the past 12 months, along with answers to some common questions.

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Newsletter: December 31

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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!) 1

December 29, 2023

  • Burning Questions

Is There a Master Plan for the New Walking Paths in Montecito?

"I see the new walking paths are making headway down Sycamore Canyon Road. Do you know if there's an overall master plan for these walkways?" —F. 5

December 28, 2023

  • A Good Run

Metropulos Is Closing After 20 Years

Owners Ann and Craig Addis have decided to retire, leaving a gaping hole in the neighborhood. 23

  • News Roundup

Zoe Saldana Bought a Classic Montecito Estate

Other recent news: Photos of last week's storm and its aftermath; West Beach closed due to sewage spill; county to consider limits on roosters; effort to restore reef habitats; northbound Gaviota Rest Area open for real; Santa Ynez couple arrested for attack on the U.S. Capitol. 13

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Any chance you could get an update for us on when Rudy's will reopen in Carp? Thank you! — Mary

Everybody has an idea of how State street should work. But nothing is going to be changed because there is no money. From the city.… — Dan O.

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I agree with you that it isn’t terribly inviting. It just looks like a street. Numerous case studies show people won’t use pedestrian thoroughfares that… — BW

Serious suggestion ... if State Street isn't working as a "street," change it into something else. Add a water feature? Make it a High Line-esque… — A

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Agreed. Not one mention from the city how they would pay for all this (they are in a budget deficit as it is) or made… — Jefferson A.

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