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March 22, 2026

  • Walk With Me

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

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March 15, 2022

  • Odds & Ends

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.

March 14, 2022

  • Hot Property

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

March 13, 2022

  • Food Stuff

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

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Newsletter: March 13

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March 12, 2022

  • News Roundup

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

  • Guessing Game

Where in Santa Barbara…?

Know where this was shot? Prove it in the comments. (Update: We have a winner!) 12

March 11, 2022

  • Food Stuff

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.

  • Just Listed

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

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Just Listed

  • Storybook Mini-Compound in a Prime Montecito Location
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Recent Comments

With Runyon selling The Post, do we know if they are going to continue to develop “Platform” on the SE corner at Garden and E… — Curtis

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Good riddance Runyan Group! We will not miss you. Hoping the new owner keeps the Montecito/SB vibe despite maybe bringing in bigger-name businesses. Start with… — Jenna

One note, the Montecito Assoc. has those hours/days correct -except- that it is for Noise Generating construction. So if workers are painting, cleaning up, or… — N

I didn’t notice any snarky comments Carol, just some observations. I don’t think any house is perfect and I don’t believe Erik is a real… — ElizabethW

He is being helpful to buyers! — Maria

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Restaurant News

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Walk With Me

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Burning Questions

  • How Long Will This Big Pipe Be at East Beach?
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