A Stroll in the Summerland Countryside

Come along as Montecito Trails Foundation president Ashlee Mayfield and I explore the surprisingly rural trails and roads east of Summerland, peering through fences and dishing dirt along the way. 1

Newsletter: March 16

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Thousand Steps to Be Closed for Six to Eight Weeks

Plus: Yet another Santa Barbara hotel has changed hands; MOXI's next adults-only happy hour; Aoife O'Donovan plays the Lobero; Caamp plays the Bowl; Goleta hotel not happening; photographer Eric Foote's show to benefit Ukrainian refugees; what appears to be moving in next to Cajé on State Street.

Another Successful Flip by Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi

Last week's sales also included "Bloom County" cartoonist Berke Breathed's Toro Canyon property; a two-bedroom Montecito townhome for $4.25 million; 1926 Upper East house for $500,000 over ask; and more. 6

A Bigger Space and Menu for Broad Street Oyster Company

More food news: Chris Chiarappa reportedly has plans for a taproom in Noleta; when the Lighthouse Coffee at Turnpike Center is expected to open; another four-course "dessert experience" at Alessia Patisserie & Café; Mariscos Tita's has pressed pause on its plan for a restaurant; Foley Food & Wine Society's tasting room opens at the Hotel Californian; Shalhoob's Public Market outpost debuts this week. 1

Newsletter: March 13

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Cannabis Revenue Is Projected to Be 33 Percent Less Than Forecast

Other recent news: Santa Barbara looks at raising parking rates; cruise ships are expected to return this month; judge rules against Randall Road Debris Basin holdout; board of supervisors voted to nix ExxonMobil's trucking plan; Cottage Hospital's emergency room is getting renovated; possible name change for the Music Academy of the West; fires banned in the Santa Barbara front country; the Rite Aid on State Street has closed; Republican candidate for state assembly; what life is like for a Montecito real estate agent. 1

Where in Santa Barbara…?

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A New Chick-fil-A Is in the Works

More food news: Shalhoob Meat Company is opening at the Public Market—and reportedly another restaurant in town; Montecito Deli might get reinvented with an "Italian, Jewish twist"; what new owners have in store for two Stearns Wharf restaurants; Hibachi Steak House & Sushi Bar by Something's Fishy has opened.

Hope Ranch “Postmodern” Tries for an Ambitious Flip

Noteworthy new listings also include a big old pile in Montecito; French Normandy in Glen Oaks; a large Westside house with a dramatic wet bar; San Roque turnkey; Goleta midcentury; and more. 1