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March 23, 2026

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Newsletter: February 13

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February 12, 2022

  • News Roundup

The County’s Indoor Mask Mandate Ends February 16

Other recent news: Horrifying story of dog grooming gone wrong; Ty Warner has appealed the Biltmore's tax assessment; downtown housing for the homeless moves forward; the fight over a cannabis greenhouse near Carpinteria High School; a mirror-and-glass cube on Airbnb; Nancy Travis to star in a one-person show. 5

  • Guessing Game

Where in Santa Barbara…?

Know where this was shot? Prove it in the comments. (Update: We have a winner!) 2

February 11, 2022

  • Just Listed

Marcus Lemonis Is Shooting for a Big Profit on His Montecito Estate

Noteworthy new listings also include a 1931 Edwards & Plunkett on a classic Lower Riviera cul-de-sac; a shnookums in the Hedgerow; 1924 house on a swell Las Alturas perch; a winner on El Cielito; and more.

February 10, 2022

  • Food Stuff

Corazón Cocina’s Little Heart Cafecito Spinoff Is Open

More food news: Profile of Wine Cask and Intermezzo, with an update on the Gold Room; work is underway at the Cliff Room on the Mesa; Your Choice's banh mi pop-up this Saturday; what chef Budi Kazali is up to these days. 2

February 9, 2022

  • Odds & Ends

Make Smith Leather Company Has Closed Its Store

Plus: The Hotel Indigo in the Funk Zone has been rebranded; new State Street gallery will showcase 20th-century decorative arts; an update on the Bungalo805 private club for parents and kids; Rebelution to play the Santa Barbara Bowl; a one-way block of Anacapa Street will be changed to two-way; Capisce pop-up this Saturday; answer to last week's "Where in Santa Barbara...?" 3

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Newsletter: February 9

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February 8, 2022

  • Hot Property

House Overlooking Hendry’s Beach Sells for Nearly Twice Its 2018 Price

Last week's sales also included a likely teardown on the Riviera that went for $1.3 million over ask; Campanil fixer with neat views; a bunch of flips; downtown townhome for $3.4 million; Hope Ranch flip in the making; and many more.

February 7, 2022

  • News Roundup

California Will End Most of Its Mask Mandate Next Week

Other recent news: Sound walls removed from the Montecito segment of the Highway 101 revamp; more on the Courtyard by Marriott coming to State Street; Gaviota rest areas will finally reopen; turmoil at the Santa Barbara Humane Society; urchin diver survives five hours in the ocean.

  • Burning Questions

Why Does the Coast Village Road Median Look So Bad?

"Why isn’t it landscaped as beautifully as the rest of our city is?" —B.

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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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The Routine, a Pilates studio currently in Ventura, is opening at the Victor the Florist space. Instagram page: @theroutine.vta — Sarah M

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Burning Questions

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