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February 8, 2026

  • Capital Improvements

The Latest Round of Thinking About the State Street Promenade

Setting aside the question of cars, the State Street Advisory Committee discussed carving the promenade into three districts, each purportedly with a different personality and programmed with performances, games, kiosks, and more. 43

August 23, 2023

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Totally Turnkey Single-Level Condo at Bonnymede Shores

On the upper floor at oceanfront Bonnymede Shores, tucked amid the trees, the two-bedroom, two-bathroom condo at 1340 Plaza De Sonadores is bright, open, and private—and it just received a substantial price reduction.

  • Food Stuff

Pierre Lafond’s Santa Barbara Winery Is for Sale

More food news: Oppi’z has closed; Nick the Greek opening on State Street; the Jewish Federation is proceeding with its plan to open a kosher deli; Lily’s Donuts & Pops is opening downtown; Pueblo Pollo has closed; stop-work order for Trattoria del Sole; a profile of Pokewaves in Noleta; a hat for oyster fans. 8

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Newsletter: August 23

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August 22, 2023

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  • Hot Property

Ennisbrook Manor Sells for $15.585 Million

Last week's sales also included a 1932 Winsor Soule on the Riviera; Hope Ranch fixer; renovated house and ADU on Eucalyptus Hill; 1905 Upper East five-bedroom; and more.

August 21, 2023

  • Odds & Ends

Montecito Mercantile Has Closed

Plus: The State Street Advisory Committee is meeting again today; Adirondack chairs placed here and there on the State Street Promenade; new adventure park in the Santa Ynez Valley; the Housing Authority's building on E. Cota Street is almost done; a weekend parking deal for locals. 12

August 20, 2023

  • Up in the Valley

Is Los Alamos Approaching a Tipping Point?

Four new projects—including a hotel with a 16,000-square-foot food hall—have the potential to change the town forever. 5

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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

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When will we finally admit that you can’t have your cake and eat it too on State Street? A pedestrian-friendly paseo does not mix with… — MH

the users, (abusers) of State Street are often marauders. Those descending often go at excessive speed. Pre closure, there were traffic signals that did help.… — John Jorgensen

Good for Rori's. — arosales

It's official. Those is charge of deciding the fate of State Street are retarded. — Cee Oh

Let's label any proposal to make Chapala and Anacapa two way streets what it would be - a really dumb idea. The current setup allows… — Donald

Your cold heart continues to amaze me christine. Please go back to Orange County where you and your republican friends can sit around counting your… — Zeeann

I agree completely. This was never a "Promenade". I was for it as well during Covid, but now it is time to try anything to… — MH

They said they have nothing to report yet. — Erik Torkells

The Cliff May house reminded me of the Stonehouse Restaurant at S.Y.R, back in the late 1980's. The exterior was white, thick white paint covered… — Dan O. Seibert

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