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February 5, 2026

  • Burning Questions

What’s This Scaffold Structure on Las Positas Road?

"What's the scaffold structure on Las Positas just north of Veronica Springs Road? There's communication gear attached to it."

September 4, 2025

  • News Roundup

Shortfall in Santa Barbara Sales Tax Revenue

Other recent news: Tunnel Road to Inspiration Point to close for more repairs; the Katy Perry/Carl Westcott real estate battle continues; weekly rally in support of the Constitution; the tree of the month. 1

September 3, 2025

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  • Walk With Me

A Five-Block Adventure in Downtown Ventura

Given how close Ventura is and how much I like to explore, I know remarkably little about the city. The car-free stretch of E. Main Street was the perfect place to start. 12

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Newsletter: September 3

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September 2, 2025

  • Hot Property

Mini Compound Near Butterfly Beach Sells for $7.3 Million

Last week's sales also include the cool Lower Riviera contemporary; Montecito Mediterranean on a gated street; handsome spec reno with sweet backyard; Cielito three-bedroom on three acres; Cold Spring renovation; and more.

September 1, 2025

  • Odds & Ends

Another Downtown Building to Become Self-Storage

Plus: New gallery in Carpinteria; Douglas Family Preserve dog bench; surfing museum debuts inside Surf 'n Wear; Bellosguardo beach house complex; progress for the Modoc Multi Use Path; the first Carpinteria Film Festival; "Where in Santa Barbara...?" answer. 8

August 31, 2025

  • Food Stuff

The Name of Barbareño’s Sister Restaurant

More food news: Dart Coffee Co. is a welcome addition to Carpinteria; more on the rooftop bar at Linden Square; Sweetgreen really is opening in Goleta; Intermezzo has cut back service; expanded hours at Gracie on the harbor; Upper Village restaurant repositioning; Ventura's Room Service Coffee soft-opens this week. 12

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Newsletter: August 31

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  • Guessing Game

Where in Santa Barbara…?

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

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Recent Comments

Fox News says what? — Dad

Agreed. Not one mention from the city how they would pay for all this (they are in a budget deficit as it is) or made… — Jefferson A.

It doesn’t seem that complicated? The opening at night is for deliveries, maintenance, and service, similar to how it’s opened for that at night today. — TJ

For crying out loud—no new taxes! Trim the programs, trim the services. — Christine!

*Meant to write “passed on the RIGHT.” — BW

These draft plans are ridiculous. At this point, just revert things to what they were. I was a promenade proponent pre-COVID. Attended the town halls… — BW

Have you seen the transformation taking place at the log Mackenzie market building? Wow — Ray

Thanks Sierra! Is Lucca /the bank project moving forward? — Christine!

Christine, I just want to clarify your post above: Ed St. George is a client of Radius, not a part of Radius. I am his… — Sierra

Agreed, why this town always sells out to the tourist trade is sad. This should be a town built for residents, not visitors. — John

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Burning Questions

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