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March 22, 2026

  • Get Out of Town

That’s Life in Death Valley

Death Valley has an obvious branding problem: it’s more interesting, more varied, more alive—in a geologic sense—than you might imagine. And the refurbishment of the National Park lodge means staying there is no longer an endurance test.

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Newsletter: December 17

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December 16, 2025

  • Odds & Ends

Another Small Hotel Proposed for Downtown Santa Barbara

Plus: An effort to reduce freeway noise; new vintage shop in the Oreña Adobe; farewell to a beautiful overpass; give directly rather than to charity muggers; more changes to the Biltmore; new volunteer opportunity at Bellosguardo; the big apartment complex under construction on E. Haley Street. 3

December 15, 2025

  • Closing Doors

Bar Lou Is Closing This Week

Despite a flurry of interest after it opened in November 2024, the restaurant never gelled with local diners. 25

  • Hot Property

Bluff-Front Hope Ranch Estate Finally Sells—for $22 Million Off the 2017 Asking Price

Last week's sales also include East Valley Road off-market; Loma Alicia townhouse; West Mesa midcentury; mini-compound near the APS roundabout; classic Barry Berkus on the Riviera; Mission Canyon spec reno; Summerland for a loss; and more. 7

December 14, 2025

  • Food Stuff

The End of the Isla Vista Food Coop Downtown Market

More food news: The Grand on State update; status of the Chick-fil-A in Noleta; The Copper Coffee Pot has opened; Ghirardelli debuts next weekend; owners of The Harbor Restaurant are suing the city; "jet set après ski dining experience" coming to town; Himalayan Kitchen closed for maintenance; Pacific Pickle Works profile; Merci's chocolate caramels. 10

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Newsletter: December 14

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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 12, 2025

  • News Roundup

Highway 101 Construction Will Move North Starting This Spring

Other recent news: New emergency dispatch center; U.S. Women's National Team to play a game here; automotive garage to close; Goleta post office on the path to getting renamed. 4

December 11, 2025

  • Favorite Things

The 2025 Shop-Local Gift Guide, Part 5

Wrapping up this series with a grab bag of 14 gift-worthy suggestions from all around town. 6

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