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December 23, 2025

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Newsletter: August 20

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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

August 19, 2023

  • Just Listed

Classic Joseph Plunkett Style in Hope Ranch

Noteworthy new listings also include East Coast vibes in Toro Canyon; grand views from upper Las Alturas Road; one-acre property in West Mesa; a house with two gazebos; three contiguous parcels on the back of Eucalyptus Hill; and more.

August 18, 2023

  • News Roundup

Santa Barbara Once Again Needs a New City Administrator

Other recent news: Rain expected on Sunday and Monday; Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom in another real estate dispute; inside the home of Montecito art collectors; community "refillery" to open in Goleta; the Goodwill store in Carpinteria has reopened; Cottage Hospital emergency room nearly doubled in size; Westside residents are pushing to get weekend access to school grounds. 3

August 17, 2023

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The Perfect Home Is the One Built Especially for You

When you buy land, you can create a truly custom home for yourself. Here are five listings worth a look in Montecito, Cielito, Sycamore Canyon, and the Riviera.

  • Odds & Ends

Restore Hyper Wellness Is Opening Here Next Month

Plus: Seven Hills Turkish imports store is closing; a visit to the Homer leather goods shop; the purchase price of the E. Anapamu building bought by the city; the Santa Barbara Sea Glass & Ocean Arts Festival is coming up; update on the Manning Park tennis court. 2

August 16, 2023

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1928 Plunkett-Designed Showpiece in Hope Ranch

Commanding lakeside panoramas of La Cumbre Country Club, this striking architectural gem bears the widely admired trademarks of celebrated Santa Barbaran Joseph Plunkett, with graceful arches, romantic balconies and stairways, hand-hewn woodwork, and ornamental details of tile and iron.

  • Food Stuff

Belated First Impressions of Rory’s Place

More food news: Captain Fatty's is working on a temporary beer garden at Paseo Nuevo; Mollie Ahlstrand's market/deli in Carpinteria has opened; pop-up brunch at the Black Sheep; Sunshine Cafe is expanding to Goleta; gluten-free meal-delivery service now serving Santa Barbara; profiles of Taqueria La Unica and the food at Margerum's Funk Zone tasting room; cute new candy shop in Solvang. 1

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Newsletter: August 16

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August 15, 2023

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Upscale Living in Downtown Santa Barbara

Located just steps from downtown’s best dining, a 15-minute stroll to our pristine beaches, and a few blocks from the excitement of State Street, the perfectly positioned 800 Santa Barbara has it all.

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