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December 18, 2025

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Newsletter: November 13

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November 12, 2022

  • Just Listed

Familiar Faces in the Hedgerow and Hope Ranch

Noteworthy new listings include two properties asking $2.5 million more than they sold for during pandemic glory days; a Hope Ranch compound in need of an update; recent renovation on Las Canoas Road; a $4.75 million "surf shack" in Hollister Ranch; and more.

  • Guessing Game

Where in Santa Barbara…?

Know where this was shot? Prove it in the comments. (Update: We have a winner!) 1

November 11, 2022

  • News Roundup

Local Official Participated in the January 6 Mob

Other recent news: No surprises in election results so far; Santa Barbara News-Press dropped its Sunday edition; Santa Barbara's city attorney was terminated; $530 million value assigned to the Ritz-Carlton Bacara; Coast Village Road urgent care opens this week; TV producer Marcy Carsey expanded her Montecito holdings; Ojai Valley Lavender Festival is moving to Santa Barbara; new kids' store in Goleta; developer of a Buellton bowling alley complex is throwing in the towel. 16

November 10, 2022

  • Odds & Ends

A Coordinated Effort to Improve Downtown Santa Barbara

Plus: A visit to the magical Rose Story Farm; the Las Aves complex claims another building; upcoming productions of "The Nutcracker" and "A Christmas Carol"; Anacapa Island to reopen for day use and overnight camping; mysterious transaction of a State Street building.

November 9, 2022

  • Food Stuff

L’Antica Pizzeria da Michele Opens Today

More food news: The spiffy new Brass Bird café in Carpinteria; Handlebar has abandoned its plan for a Milpas outpost; La Lieff Wines tasting room in the Funk Zone is open; several 7-Eleven stores are said to be closing; addictive candy from Santa Barbara Pistachio Company. 27

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Newsletter: November 9

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November 8, 2022

  • Food Stuff

The Return of the Black Sheep

Just a few months after closing his original Black Sheep, Ruben Perez is partnering with chef Jake Reimer on a new incarnation in the former Venus in Furs space.

  • Hot Property

Montecito Mansion With Observation Tower Sells for $11.5 Million

Last week's sales also include the zealously decorated one in Upper San Roque; 41 acres with two houses off Highway 154; Bel Air Knolls midcentury; and more

November 7, 2022

  • Food Stuff

The Neighborhood Bar Has Closed

More food news: Checking out the Mesa's new ice cream shop; Loquita's newish chef; the Organic Soup Kitchen retail counter; L.A. chefs popping up in Los Olivos, Lompoc, and New Cuyama; jazz trio at Revolver; Juice Ranch's Solvang outpost aims to soft-open this week. 11

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