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February 9, 2026

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Farmacy Cannabis—30% Off Your First Purchase

One of the newest and most stunning recreational cannabis shops in the 805 is now open at Farmacy Santa Ynez. To celebrate, get 30% off your first purchase at any Farmacy location by mentioning this ad at checkout!

  • Hot Property

Exuberantly Decorated Hope Ranch Villa Sells for $12.8 Million

Last week's sales also include a Hope Ranch flip; Santecito Drive house that could use another bathroom; midcentury in upper San Roque; three-bedroom Casitas de la Riviera condo; small Riviera fixer; and more.

April 17, 2023

  • Odds & Ends

Apartment Building Proposed on the Los Carneros Roundabout

Plus: What's happening at the former barre studio on De La Vina; a new music store in Goleta; Figueroa Mountain wildflower tip; Ikat and Pearls has opened a Carpinteria boutique; Cove House's next renovation project; Heritage Goods & Supply wrote a book for kids; Ryan Adams and the Cardinals in concert. 10

April 16, 2023

  • Walk With Me

Where the Eastside Meets the Lower Riviera

The streets around Diana Road and Diana Lane, where quintessential Santa Barbara architect Alex D'Alfonso built a microneighborhood, make for some of the city's most rewarding walking. 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!) 1

April 15, 2023

  • Just Listed

1920 Lower Riviera Bungalow for $2.1 Million

Noteworthy new listings also include an Ortega Ridge sprawler; "as is" 1970s architecture on the Riviera; oodles of character in a new-ish San Roque house; what used to be Ray and Joan Kroc’s Santa Ynez Valley ranch; and more. 5

April 14, 2023

  • News Roundup

MarBorg’s Non-Curbside Rate Hike Is Coming to Santa Barbara

Other recent news: The Santa Barbara City Council can't make up its mind about State Street parklet fees; Carpinteria Salt Marsh trails and beach access closed till June; park turtles to be relocated; Santa Claus Lane upgrade moves forward; recap of the debate over the proposed hotel at 101 Garden Street; Carrizo Plain superbloom photos. 7

April 13, 2023

  • Odds & Ends

Improvements Are Underway at Parma Park

Plus: Warehouse sale of staging decor; The Dirty Dog Wash & Goods is coming to De La Vina; the musical "Once" opens this week; Ojai's Porch Gallery has closed; the Santa Barbara Kite Festival is this Sunday; county survey about emergency preparedness; Figueroa Mountain wildflower tour. 2

April 12, 2023

  • Everyone's a Critic

First Impressions of Taqueria La Unica

The new sister restaurant of Los Agaves and Santo Mezcal is focused on Mexican street food, with a menu that makes no concessions to novices and a line out the door. 23

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Just Listed

  • 1969 Cliff May House in Birnam Wood
  • Midcentury Panache on the Lower Riviera
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Recent Comments

The drafts were a bit confusing but once I figured them all out block by block and studied the renderings I think this is the… — C

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

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Oooh, I know this one. I saw it on one of my walks downtown, but didn't grab a photo. It's at 1532 State St., in… — Alisa

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

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

As pretty as they are- Asian Pear Trees SMELL REAL BAD!!! Look it up. It’s funny they forgot to mention, ask any nurseryman, they stinky! — Mercidita

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

Restaurant News

  • Bluewater Grill Is Said to Be Closing Next Month
  • Rori’s Artisanal Creamery Is Opening in Goleta
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Walk With Me

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Burning Questions

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