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May 12, 2026

  • Odds & Ends

30-Room Automated Hotel in the Works for Garden Street

Plus: Update on the State Street undercrossing revamp; three more Santa Barbara Bowl shows, including the Chicks; chic Santa Ynez store popping up in Montecito; ribbon-cutting for the Las Positas-Modoc Road Multiuse Path; where to buy Jeff Shelton's book; what happened to the Four Freedoms murals on Anacapa Street. 4

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Newsletter: March 2

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March 1, 2022

  • Hot Property

Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi Bought the Montecito Villa Inspired by the Alhambra and a Ferrari

Last week's sales also included an El Cielito Road property that went for $1 million over ask; a house with a "unique stone cave"; two to-be-constructed houses in the Boulders; an Alta Mesa property that exceeded expectations; and more. 2

  • Burning Questions

Is the Music Academy of the West Adding Pedestrian Gates?

"I was walking my dog when I saw a couple of guys working at the Music Academy of the West. They said they were measuring in preparation for the installation of pedestrian gates. Does that mean the public will no longer be allowed on the campus?" —J.

February 28, 2022

  • News Roundup

County Supervisors Move Toward Allowing More Cannabis Farming

Other recent news: Larry David bought in the Hedgerow; Santa Barbara Automotive Group expansion in the works; progress for the new Westside Neighborhood Clinic building; Santa Barbara County to participate in federal program offering rewards to those who get off meth. 2

February 27, 2022

  • Odds & Ends

Parker Clay Is Having a Warehouse Sale

Plus: "Elite personal training studio" opening on De La Vina; photo of the sunflower sculptures coming to State Street; "Empty Mansions" author to share more Huguette Clark research; Hermosillo Road offramp to reopen on Tuesday; mysterious street marking. 1

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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

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