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May 12, 2026

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The Mysteries of Istanbul

The beguiling city is at the nexus of east and west, ancient and modern—and yet it also feels very far away. 3

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Newsletter: December 25

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December 24, 2022

  • Guessing Game

Where in Santa Barbara…?

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

December 23, 2022

  • Burning Questions

What’s the Large Building Under Construction Next to Highway 101?

"I've been wondering what the story is with the metal building going up next to Highway 101 at the southbound Patterson exit. Caltrans? Union Pacific?" —J. 7

December 22, 2022

  • Odds & Ends

Church Has Plans for a Big Roof Deck Downtown

Plus: Women's apparel store opening in the former Rite Aid on State Street; Olive Mill ramps not closing till at least January 8; new look for the apartment complex proposed for Carrillo and De La Vina; updates on the downtown electric-vehicle charging station and the redesign of the State Street undercrossing; Gaviota rest areas reopen; the story behind a Jeff Shelton house on the Riviera; the annual homeless count; drive-through car wash in the works for S. La Cumbre Road; "Golden Hour" at My Pet Ram. 5

December 21, 2022

  • First Look

The Plan for 685 New Apartments at La Cumbre Plaza

The developers are focusing on the greater Macy's area, in the belief that a smaller development comprising buildings of different styles will be more in character with Santa Barbara than something monolithic. 32

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Newsletter: December 21

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December 20, 2022

  • Hot Property

E. Mountain Drive House Sells Off-Market for $17.5 Million

Last week's sales also include a historic property on 12 acres in Montecito; a lovely Riviera house for $6.3 million; Yankee Farm fixer/teardown; funky house near the Presidio; 1917 and 1923 houses in the Upper East; and many more.

December 19, 2022

  • Food Stuff

First Impressions of the Dutch Garden

More food news: Construction on the Biltmore resort's restaurant; AMA Sushi has added a six-course prix-fixe; confirmation of Little Alex's new location; Healthy Warrior's event space; Corazón Comedor tamales by the dozen; the new Courtyard by Marriott's restaurant opens soon. 14

December 18, 2022

  • First Look

What to Expect on the Bellosguardo Tour

The mysterious estate on the bluff above East Beach is finally, slowly, opening to visitors for 90-minute tours. 52

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Recent Comments

I hope the new Pascucci will offer affordable lunches for those of us working in the area! — Kathie

A lot of price cuts on these higher priced properties. — Don

Not even a real name, absolutely nothing to help - I couldn't even finish this bot's diatribe. Yuck — Chet

Pickle Ball - for the people who can't play tennis or ping pong — Chet

The roads are horrible all over the city. I live on the Mesa and it is a joke. De La Vina is pothole breeding ground.… — Chet

Agreed. How about they ask, "would like to add a living wage tax above and beyond the tip?" Shameless — Chet

I agree. Idt these desert colors look good at all + they look out of place. The design standard seems to be morphing from Spanish… — John

Failing to plan is planning to fail. The resident population of SB is not the driving factor in planning to preserve our community nor how… — KG

Having toured the building I can confirm the section in question is an elevator. — Tom Wilson

Backside of Cliff Room! — Elliott

Restaurant News

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Walk With Me

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Burning Questions

  • Will You Explain the Plan to Adapt the Waterfront for Climate Change?
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  • What Are Those Old Buildings at the Corner of Castillo and Montecito Streets?
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