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July 14, 2026

  • Slow News Week

Parking, Santa Barbara Style (Part 2)

Who doesn't love complaining about other people's inability to park? 17

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Newsletter: July 8

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July 7, 2026

  • Odds & Ends

A Peek at the Biltmore’s Two Family Pools

Plus: Why there are story poles at N. Fairview Avenue and Calle Real; the Santa Barbara Studio Artists’ 25th annual Open Studios Tour; new club for car lovers; Separate Reality‘s first group show; a look at the new EV-charging station downtown. 15

July 6, 2026

  • Hot Property

Montecito Tuscan Sells for $3 Million Off the Initial Asking Price

Last week's sales also include the flip of a Padaro Lane vacant lot; two on the Riviera; Eucalyptus Hill fixer; charming Canon Perdido condo; Lower Village off-market; and more.

July 5, 2026

  • Food Stuff

Erewhon to Open in Thousand Oaks Next Month

More food news: Los Agaves on Milpas is back; new Roman-style pizzeria; what to expect from The Ellwood's snack shack; three new Goleta restaurants confirmed; Mendocino Farms has opened; soul food coming to Milpas; the restaurant where you should always save room for dessert. 3

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Newsletter: July 5

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  • Guessing Game

Where in Santa Barbara…?

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

July 3, 2026

  • Just Listed

A Pretty Little Cottage on the Lower Riviera

Noteworthy new listings also include midcentury moments on East Valley Road; funky floor plan in the Lower Village; Goleta ranch compound with water tower and "barndominium"; party-ready in San Roque; and more. 1

July 2, 2026

  • News Roundup

Trapeze School Dropped From Downtown Park

Other recent news: State Street closure extended; Gabe Escobedo announces city council bid; Heidi Merrick's new apothecary in Summerland; update on funding for the Santa Ynez Trail; CAMA's next season of performances; the tree of the month. 5

July 1, 2026

  • Walk With Me

Old Coast Highway Revisited

I'm always saying how you notice more when you walk, and nowhere is that truer than on Old Coast Highway—not to mention the side streets most of us never even drive on. 1

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  • How Do You Say “Riven Rock” in Italian?
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Recent Comments

You generally can't put speed bumps on throughways that provide access to emergency services, only in alleys, parking lots, etc. — Paul

To be fair, you sound like the jerk, and a real pick me kinda person. How many jobs and taxes have YOU brought here? Is… — CW

Totally! The city council has been emphasizing that the Yardi/Paseo Nuevo deal is going to bring in $120,000/year in real estate taxes (which was previously… — Amelia

I’ve been parking here and enjoying this spot for 25 years and I’ve never seen speeding or noise. I’ve parked here at all times of… — BW

It would be a terrible idea to put speed bumps there and call it a day.... What kind of idiot would think of something like… — Mesa

That’s too bad. That’s a nice spot to sit & relax, read a book, eat lunch, etc — Gracie

Maybe they have 3 wheelchairs. — J

Imagine the dent in the city/county budgets if the police actually ticketed these drivers! — Emma

It's been a super popular place to watch the sunset or just gaze at the ocean for many decades, a Santa Barbara treasure. I often… — Kevin

Thank you for calling this out ------- Who is so thoughtless !?!?!? I have seen it many times — Melissa

Restaurant News

  • Erewhon to Open in Thousand Oaks Next Month
  • The Lovin’ Spoonful Frozen Yogurt Shop Has Reopened
  • Silvergreens Cafe Has Opened Downtown
  • A New Gelato Shop Is Opening in the Tondi Space
  • Whiskey ‘N Rye Barbecue Is Opening in Goleta

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Walk With Me

  • Old Coast Highway Revisited
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  • The Manifold Splendors of Mid-State
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Burning Questions

  • Why Is the Cliff Drive Overlook Closed?
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  • Why Are the Railroad Tracks Being Expanded Along Padaro Lane?
  • Will You Explain the Plan to Adapt the Waterfront for Climate Change?
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