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December 12, 2025

  • News Roundup

Hillside Burned in Loma Fire Is Declared Safe

Other recent news: Board of Supervisors mull vaccine mandate for county employees; Ventura County finally issues indoor mask order; new State Street shops; the interesting history of Turnpike Road; surprising endorsements in the upcoming election; new interim head of Santa Barbara City College.

August 25, 2021

  • Interesting Choices

Sidesaddle Isn’t Just for Horses

Thank goodness for homeowners’ quirks—looking at real estate would be a lot less fun without them. 2

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Newsletter: August 25

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August 24, 2021

  • Hot Property

Jeff Shelton’s Industrial Aerie Went for $5 Million

Other properties changing hands last week: Two big Lilac Drive houses that want updating; a Hedgerow fixer; 1970s architecture in Hope Ranch; and many more.

August 23, 2021

  • Odds & Ends

This Richard Neutra House on the Riviera Will Rise Again

Plus: Ben Platt to play the Santa Barbara Bowl; new art gallery on Santa Claus Lane; July hotel rates were dramatically higher than two years ago; funds allocated for bike lane improvements on De La Vina; Bonhams auction house is coming to town; an amusing autocorrection.

August 22, 2021

  • Food Stuff

Three Santa Barbara Restaurants Were Added to the Michelin Guide

More food news: The Good Plow has opened; Riviera Bar's food menu looks pretty tasty; Margerum launched wine experiences at its Funk Zone tasting room; new wine company at Municipal Winemakers; San Luis Obispo food-delivery service is expanding into Santa Barbara County; Ocean Fathoms retreats.

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Newsletter: August 22

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August 21, 2021

  • Guessing Game

Where in Santa Barbara…?

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

August 20, 2021

  • News Roundup

Airport Noise Complaints Have Doubled This Summer

Other recent news: An update on the county's Covid numbers; four theaters now require proof of vaccination or a negative Covid test; ExxonMobil’s plan for up to 70 truckloads of oil a day has hit a snag; cannabis grower fined $40,000 for environmental violations; new technology repair shop.

  • Just Listed

A Pair of Padaro Lane Oceanfront Estates for $160 Million

Noteworthy new listings also include a Montecito mini-compound with a semicircular pool; a Riviera four-bedroom; a Summerland house built in 1895; an Alta Mesa spec reno; a pleasantly suburban house in Mission Canyon; and more.

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