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March 30, 2026

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Newsletter: January 24

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January 23, 2024

  • Hot Property

The Whale House in Mission Canyon Sells for $2.25 Million

Last week's sales also include a 71-acre ranch compound east of Solvang; a pair of one-acre lots on Hot Springs Road; off-market across from Shoreline Park; Cielito fixer; Alex D'Alfonso on De La Guerra Road; and more. 1

January 22, 2024

  • Odds & Ends

A Visit to the Goleta Butterfly Grove

Plus: The public got to explore the house Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom won in a legal fight; Stabiles is moving; Find Your Feet rebranded as Sock Harbor; another clothing shop on State Street; two four-story buildings going up on Garden Street; Stratinc took over a State Street storefront; "Curb Your Enthusiasm" promotion. 6

January 21, 2024

  • Food Stuff

Shake Shack Is Said to Be Opening in the Funk Zone

More food news: Tamar is serving lunch three days a week; Metropulos Fine Foods is preparing to sell its equipment; the Belching Dragon Tavern space is for lease; High Seas Mead's taproom has opened; Na Na Thai popping up at Third Window; Brass Bird Coffee profile; the food plan at Tyler Winery's forthcoming tasting room. 14

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Newsletter: January 21

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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 19, 2024

  • Just Listed

Modernism Above Montecito

Noteworthy new listings also include a farmhouse compound on 21 acres in Carpinteria; turnkey on the edge of Montecito; Hidden Valley Lane hideaway; new construction on the Mesa for $4.25 million; and more.

January 18, 2024

  • News Roundup

A Bunch of Big Apartment Developments Got Pushed Through a State Loophole

Other recent news: The proposed La Cumbre Plaza project includes a food hall; Santa Barbara city council made it easier for the police to get parking lot data; former professional tennis player Maria Sharapova bought in Montecito; Corot exhibit at Westmont; Leadbetter Beach Park has reopened; new 24-hour dental urgent care. 17

January 17, 2024

  • Walk With Me

The Gritty Glamour of the Funk Zone

Reports of the neighborhood's ruination are a little exaggerated: there is still funk, here and there. But big changes are knocking at the door.... 23

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Newsletter: January 17

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