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March 27, 2026

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DIANI Shoes Is Back Open and Better Than Ever!

We can’t wait to show you our fresh new space—and all the new arrivals that are coming in for spring! From sandals and sneakers to handbags and sunglasses, DIANI Shoes has something for everyone.

  • Odds & Ends

A New Chapter for the Sacred Space in Summerland

Plus: No nonstop flights between Santa Barbara and Chicago this summer; update on the Santa Ynez Valley zipline park; Goop rumored to be expanding in Montecito; office building/chapel on Chapala sells; story poles are up for the 250-room hotel in the Funk Zone; Robert Cray Band to play the Lobero; answer to last week's "Where in Santa Barbara...?" 2

April 5, 2023

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Stunning Spanish Estate Located in the Coveted Butterfly Beach Neighborhood

Gated and private, this extensively renovated four-bedroom, four-bathroom beach home enjoys a refreshing ocean breeze and the relaxing sound of the surf.

  • Food Stuff

Taqueria La Unica Has Finally Opened

More food news: Dang Burger is taking up permanent residence in Carpinteria; the Three Pickles shop on Chapala Street is open; Taste of Santa Barbara is in May; Rincon Brewery's Funk Zone outpost has reopened with a full kitchen; Brass Bear Uptown has started serving weekend brunch; an update on Na Na Thai in Buellton; more thoughts on Satellite's forthcoming satellite location; The Daisy has expanded dinner service; self-checkout at Bristol Farms; the recipe for Bettina's passion fruit pavlova. 3

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Newsletter: April 5

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April 4, 2023

  • Hot Property

1940 Hedgerow House Sells for $8.752 Million

Last week's sales also include a bunch of off-market deals—Beach Club Road for $8.5 million, 1991 Alta Mesa five-bedroom for $5.35 million, Freehaven Drive for $5.1 million, Coronada Circle for $4.3 million, and more.

April 3, 2023

  • Odds & Ends

Drybar Is Opening in Montecito

Plus: Weddings could be returning to the Music Academy; city survey about a new Highway 101 pedestrian bridge; Palma Colectiva's opening party; the Patti Smith Trio to play the Lobero Theatre; three more Santa Barbara Bowl shows; Butterfly Beach water contact closure lifted. 6

April 2, 2023

  • Closing Doors

Montecito Natural Foods Is Getting Kicked Out of the Country Mart

The news is sure to upset longtime locals, as the store has been there for 60 years. Moreover, another shop in the mall is said to be shutting its doors soon. 8

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Newsletter: April 2

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  • Guessing Game

Where in Santa Barbara…?

Know where this was shot? Prove it in the comments. (Update: The house wins!) 15

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