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December 21, 2025

  • News Roundup

Little Consensus About What to Do With State Street

Other recent news: Results of the SBPD's gun buyback; city council forces restaurant holdouts to remove parklets; rare native plant recently rediscovered after decades; Inspiration Point trailhead has reopened; the tree of the month; unmanned aircraft used to test hypersonic flight technology.

May 28, 2023

  • Food Stuff

Exciting Changes Proposed for the Former Cava Building

More food news: New-old name for the Mexican restaurant at the Montecito Country Mart; clarity on AMA Sushi's prix-fixe menu; food truck at the Ritz-Carlton Bacara; jazz night at Revolver; Los Altos has opened in Old Town Goleta; Bell's egg salad sandwich recipe; whatever happened to the plan to renovate two Stearns Wharf restaurants? 7

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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

May 27, 2023

  • Just Listed

From Carriage House to Belle of the Ball

Noteworthy new listings also include a stone cold fox in Ojai; French country and family-friendly in Hope Ranch; turnkey beachfront between Carpinteria and Ventura; a prime spot to build on Eucalyptus Hill; and more.

May 26, 2023

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Two-Bedroom Condo in Prime Mesa Location

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May 25, 2023

  • Capital Improvements

The Future of State Street: Three Design Scenarios

The consultants hired to ponder the State Street situation presented three design scenarios to the State Street Advisory Committee. Here are the highlights. 21

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Immerse Yourself in the Refined Charm of this Modern Mediterranean Home

Recently renovated from head to toe, this Alta Mesa home exudes sophistication and comfort. With a terrace capturing city views and a backyard perfect for gatherings, it's a haven for memorable events and Santa Barbara sunsets.

  • Odds & Ends

An Indoor Climbing Gym Has Opened in Noleta

Plus: Self-service board rentals at Leadbetter Beach; Bodyrok fitness studio is open; the Aquarius Cocktail fashion line's shop/showroom on Coast Village Road; closing sale at Dylan Star's Paseo Nuevo shop; landscapes by Robin Gowen at Sullivan Goss.

May 24, 2023

  • Burning Questions

What Is This Large Memorial in Ennisbrook?

"Every time I walk my dogs on the trail that runs through Ennisbrook, I wonder what the story is with this 15-foot-tall memorial. Do you know?" —D. 1

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What are the changes for boat slip owners? I am in Marina #3. Paid $19K for a 28’ slip permit in 2016. Now they are… — James Adelman

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Nailed it! And let's not forget that 5% cost of living charge they stuff into the bill. — Cee Oh

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Max, You are correct. Santa Barbara is on track to become a trifecta of second homes (via new build apartments). AirBnBs and Section 8 housing. — Cate

Slip owners do pay property tax, there is a possessory interest tax of 1% of the assessed value of the slip that is based on… — Rich

True! To describe where it is, out in Goleta...then explain the whole 7 mile long strip...or not. — Don

Boat owners don’t own the slips, they have permits to use the slips which are public land. They pay permit fees, not property tax This… — LD

I would like to see all the taxes they collect and what they pay out and to who, its basic mathematics every person should know… — David ochoa

Is the city banning boat owners from owning the slips? No more cash transactions, then no more property taxes collected if they are worthless — Derek

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