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March 29, 2026

  • News Roundup

State Street Promenade Extended for Three More Years

Other recent news: Parklets off State Street get a reprieve; architect suggests a different promenade design; Jeff Bridges bought in Hope Ranch; Fergie sold her Santa Ynez Valley ranch; photos of last weekend's Summer Solstice Celebration; eminent domain to be used for Goleta's San Jose Creek Multipurpose Path project; gay pride flags stolen in Los Olivos; the concert lineup at Ojai's Libbey Bowl; the tree of the month. 2

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Newsletter: June 28

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June 27, 2023

  • Hot Property

Did Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi Buy a 1919 Montecito Estate?

Last week's sales also include an expansive backyard in Yankee Farm; 2019 single-family house in the Tree Farm development; Hollister Ranch access for a loss; and more.

June 26, 2023

  • Odds & Ends

Punch Vintage Shop Is Closing

Plus: Santa Barbara Tire & Service Center is opening a second location; drawings by James Castle at the Santa Barbara Museum of Art; Maune Contemporary gallery is relocating; ZZ Top at the Arlington Theatre; the Jerry Douglas Band and the Wallflowers at the Lobero Theatre.

June 25, 2023

  • Food Stuff

Bibi Ji Is Moving Farther Up State Street

More food news: Stella Mare's lease has been extended; the menu at Beast Taqueria inside M. Special; Organic Soup Kitchen's new location; revamped checkout area at the Montecito Vons; Refugio Ranch Vineyards is working on a farmstand and marketplace in Los Olivos. 8

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Newsletter: June 25

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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

June 23, 2023

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Beautiful Butterfly Beach Bargain!

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  • Just Listed

Debonair Contemporary on Eucalyptus Hill for $17.85 Million

Noteworthy new listings also include an 8,716-square-footer in Ennisbrook; trapezoid heaven in Toro Canyon; 1930 Spanish with rooms and more rooms; Summerland house on a half acre; and a 1915 Montecito cottage—land not included.

June 22, 2023

  • News Roundup

City Council to Vote on Restaurant Parklets Next Week

Other recent news: Buyers revealed in three recent real estate transactions; more photos of murder suspect's car; free postpartum service to end due to lack of funding; second roundabout coming to Highway 154; county Board of Supervisors finally gets tough with cannabis tax scofflaws; dangerous cyclists on the State Street Promenade; Tri-County Produce apartment complex update.

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Recent Comments

The folks who think that what the city is proposing is some sort of homeless RV encampment by the beach are frankly utterly and completely… — SkyG

My daughter had her wedding dinner here in September. It was so lovely. The food and service were top notch. This makes me sad. — Marguerite Hover

I just want to add, people who can afford a $200k Sprinter Van can afford to get a hotel room or Airbnb. It’s not going… — Andy

Amen. This idea that people have a God-given right to live here cheaply is nonsense. The reason it’s expensive is because it’s one of the… — Andy

What's wrong with the skate park? That lot is next to the wharf, State street and the funk zone. This is a good thing because… — Don

Dined there on 3/26. the smash burger was awful. Ground up hamburger. Really? Looked sickly. NO tomatoes nor lettuce. Really? Telling family, friends, neighbors that… — Mary Woodyard

Erik, your viewers here should check out some videos on YT of full time RV'rs. There are many that would pay $100 a night to… — Dan O. Seibert

As opposed to the garden street RV / car parking lot? And why would nice rigs pay to park by the skatepark? — Mary

Please don’t change your approach in any way, shape or form! You are delightful and so amusing! And you are completely spot on in all… — Penelope Bianchi

$100/night until the class action lawsuit on behalf of those who cannot afford the fee — Bettye Jones

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