Shop Local Gift Guide, Part 2: Domecíl and Field + Fort

The best gifts come from the heart—and from local independent shops. 2

Newsletter: November 27

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Where in Santa Barbara…?

Know where this was shot? Prove it in the comments. (Update: We have a winner!) 6

The DIANI Annual Friends + Family Event Starts Now!

You’re invited to the DIANI Annual Friends + Family Event in store and online with 20% off everything, including sale items. Event runs through Sunday, November 27.

Shop Local Gift Guide, Part 1: Westward General and Folly

This holiday season, make an effort to spend your money here—because If you want wonderful independent shops, you need to support them. I’ve done some advance work, picking out possible gift items at Westward General and Folly. 3

Lamborghini Caught Going 152 Miles Per Hour on Highway 154

Other recent news: Santa Barbara Cemetery wants to add 2,358 more crypts; the county sets its sights on Carpinteria for housing; the Surfliner Inn ballot measure inches closer to failing; the 7-Eleven on Milpas was looted by teenagers and will close soon; the children's library at the Central Library has reopened; "social media superstar" bought on Mission Canyon Road; Carpinteria water-purification facility in the works; the tree of the month is the weeping fig. 1

Mysterious Activity at One of Montecito’s Biggest Properties

Plus: Santa Barbara Bowl Christmas tree lot isn't happening this year; Hermosillo Road finally gets advance Highway 101 signage; the Music Academy of the West shortened its name; new clothing store coming to State Street; Inn at Mattei's Tavern will open in February; updated rendering of Santa Barbara High School’s forthcoming VADA building; golf store changes hands (and brings in pickleball equipment). 3

Newsletter: November 23

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New Hollister Ranch Compound Sells for $8.5 Million

Last week's sales also include spec reno near San Antonio Creek; 1904 house on E. Pedregosa for 30 percent off the initial asking price; three-bedrooms on the Mesa and in Samarkand; and more.

Another High-End Mexican Restaurant Is Opening Downtown

More food news: First impressions of the new Tyger Tyger; Buellton In-N-Out makes progress; Motley Crew Ranch has opened a shop; Secret Bao vacation break; jars of "the sauce" at this week's Na Na Thai pop-up; profile of Good Land Wine Shop. 16