In the Footsteps of Old Santa Barbara

Objectively speaking, there can't be a single best neighborhood in Santa Barbara. Subjectively, the Presidio wins hands down. Its nine square blocks have more character than most Southern California towns. 17

Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker Bought an Oceanfront House Here

Plus: The State Street Promenade will become a "living experiment" for cyclists and pedestrians; UCSB's proposed Munger Hall got two floors smaller; ribbon-cutting for the Randall Road Debris Basin; the candidates for District 1 of the Santa Barbara Unified School District; expansion plans for the Santa Barbara Auto Group. 11

Newsletter: October 26

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Sneak Preview of the Social Club for Parents and Kids

Plus: Tri-County Produce appears to have been sold; what's up with Ghost Village Road trick-or-treating this year; update on the Electrify America charging station coming to downtown; a new musical called "Miss You Like Hell." 4

Conan O’Brien Sold His Padaro Lane Compound

Last week's sales also include a remodeled San Roque house for $3 million; four-bedroom on 6.13 acres in upper Carpinteria; Riviera makeover opportunity; two on Eucalyptus Hill; and more.

Inside the Reborn Ballard Inn

And more explorations in the Santa Ynez Valley: A beer bar for wine-industry people; satisfying Mexican food in Solvang; and autumnal bounty at a pair of honor-system farmstands. 3

Newsletter: October 23

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Mony’s Is Now Open for Dinner

More food news: Pearl Social's holiday extravaganza is coming back; L'antica Pizzeria da Michele Is very close to opening; the rumored tenant of the former Montecito Wine Bistro space; update on Oat Bakery's Goleta outpost; a liquor-license application on Park Lane in Montecito; Pueblo Pollo's special Pakistani menu. 2

Where in Santa Barbara…?

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Debate Continues Over the State Street Promenade

Other recent news: Olive Mill ramps to be closed for roundabout construction; comedian Andy Dick arrested for alleged burglary in Santa Barbara; Drift hotel slated to open in December; the seasonal closure of Loma Alta Drive; Santa Barbara News-Press to stop daily delivery; ExxonMobil bought troubled crude oil Pipelines from Plains All American; ZooLights is coming to the Santa Barbara Zoo. 6