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April 15, 2026

  • Get Out of Town

Midweek at the Oasis

Poking around Palm Springs for a few days can feel like a trip much farther away, both in space and time. Plus, Acme Hospitality recently opened a new hotel called Azure Sky there. 1

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Newsletter: November 16

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November 15, 2022

  • Odds & Ends

Update on the Marge Dunlap Fountain at Las Aves

Plus: The Santa Barbara Antique Show is this week; Trevor Noah and Tyler Childers at the Bowl; decorator warehouse sale; solar-powered e-bike tours; a better look at the 36-unit apartment complex proposed for lower Garden Street; Ruth Ellen Hoag show at Thomas Reynolds Gallery. 3

November 14, 2022

  • Hot Property

“Endless Summer” Filmmaker’s 42-Acre Coastal Ranch Sells for $4.75 Million

Last week's sales also include a flip of the 1919 Villa Firenze on Mission Canyon Road; Upper East contemporary with terrific landscaping; hacienda-style E. Mountain Drive compound; Birnam Wood three-bedroom; the 1929 Upper East house with the sexy floor plan; off-market midcentury on the Riviera; and more. 1

November 13, 2022

  • Food Stuff

Three Openings: The Dutch Garden, Oat Bakery, and the Inn at Mattei’s Tavern

More food news: Congratulations to the four area restaurants added to the Michelin Guide; the 7-Eleven on Milpas is reportedly closing; harbor coffee bar in the works; happy hour at Sama Sama Kitchen; Chez Justine is pulling the plug on pop-ups; L'Antica Pizzeria da Michele gelato cart. 7

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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.

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Just Listed

  • Land Magic in the Heart of Riven Rock
  • 1920 Estate on a Hunky Chunk of Padaro Lane
  • Classic Montecito Compound Resuscitated in Style
  • Storybook Mini-Compound in a Prime Montecito Location
  • Megaterranean on 10 Acres in Carpinteria’s Rancho Monte Alegre

Recent Comments

Agreed! — Julie

So excited!!!! Great idea and great for the neighborhood!!!! — Healey

Any update on what's going on with The Shopkeepers? The Linden Square location also appears to be cleared out. — DD

Perfectly said, thank you ! — R

Thanks Jerry! Well said. — DJ

Don’t forget it was also a filling station. The original building just keeps getting remodeled — Patricia Dallarmi

I have to agree. I had a horrendously early flight to catch a few weeks ago and long-term parking was full so I ended up… — toasteroven

Agree on the need for parking, not just as a preference but as a requirement for our many SB neighbors who don't have off-street parking… — Liz

Not feeling it…might not make the new year — Mark

I like the concept, but agree with earlier comments, spin the style a little bit more laid back, too modern or industrial is a no… — Nicolas Gerard

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Walk With Me

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Burning Questions

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