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December 14, 2025

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Newsletter: February 27

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February 26, 2022

  • Guessing Game

Where in Santa Barbara…?

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

February 24, 2022

  • Just Listed

Riven Rock Road Estate Asking Twice What It Sold for Ten Months Ago

Noteworthy new listings also include a Riviera midcentury given a turnkey renovation; 1926 Joseph Plunkett gem in the Upper East; a 1935 Tudor in the Shepard Mesa part of Carpinteria; Alta Mesa house asking $3.6 million; a casita at El Rancho Hacienda; and more. 2

  • Food Stuff

Goodland BBQ in Old Town Goleta Opens Next Week

More food news: First look at Bedda Mia's menu; weekend breakfast at Reunion Kitchen + Drink; former Sushi Bar Montecito chef Lennon Silvers Lee revealed the name of his forthcoming restaurant; Taste of Santa Barbara event dates; Starbucks at De La Vina and State has opened; a sign of life at Something's Fishy; new tasting areas and reservation policy at Rusack Vineyards. 1

February 23, 2022

  • Sponsored

Reborn on the Riviera: Midcentury Style Rebuilt for Today

Built in 1958 by acclaimed architect Peter Edwards as his personal residence, 2010 Las Tunas Road marries midcentury style with today's quality of life. Perfectly positioned on 1.9 magical acres on the Riviera, the four-bedroom house has been restored and expanded with meticulous care.

  • Get Out of Town

A Quickie in L.A.

On a quest for novelty, we checked out a new hotel, a trio of new high-profile restaurants—from Alice Waters, Suzanne Goin, and the Bestia folks—and the new Academy Museum of Motion Pictures. 3

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Newsletter: February 23

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February 22, 2022

  • Odds & Ends

The Santa Barbara Bowl Announced Six More Shows

Including Leon Bridges, Brandi Carlile, and Rod Stewart. Plus: Victor the Florist is on the road to reopening; East Anacapa Island is closed for dock construction; Ken Bortolazzo and Michael Dvortcsak at Sullivan Goss; update on the mural on the former Church of Skatan building; Lord Huron and First Aid Kit in Paso Robles. 2

  • Hot Property

1923 Stone-Clad Cottage Sells for 40 Percent Over Ask

Last week's sales also included an Oak Creek Canyon villa rich with European splendor; the old Arcady pool house; Pepper Hill charmer ready for a makeover; a divorcée special in the Hedgerow; successful spec renovation above San Roque; and more. 2

February 21, 2022

  • Burning Questions

Is the County Really Taking Private Property for Trailhead Parking?

"Have you heard anything about 61 parking spaces being added along E. Mountain Drive near the Hot Springs trailhead? The county told a new resident that it's using eminent domain and cutting into people's properties." —J. 5

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Renaming the post office and spending $500 k to do it. Is another great example tax payers money being wasted. — Dan Kolodziejski

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