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January 31, 2026

  • 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.

August 19, 2021

  • Odds & Ends

Your Recall Ballot Should Arrive Soon (So Please Vote)

Plus: The new apartment building under construction at Santa Barbara and De La Guerra has come a long way; the Well is opening another location nearby; Rebecca Bjork named interim city administrator; film festival passes and ticket packages are 25 percent off; mailbox robbery and replacement. 2

August 18, 2021

  • Food Stuff

First Look at the Menu of the Good Plow, Opening Soon in Carpinteria

More food news: Hook & Press is going on hiatus till its new space is ready; Mor Doughnuts is still looking for a storefront; Peasants Feast's deli spinoff is shooting to open in the fall; the January line of non-alcoholic drinks from the Municipal/Potek winemaker; a visit to the Santa Barbara Polo & Racquet Club's restaurant. 1

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Newsletter: August 18

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August 17, 2021

  • Hot Property

Moroccan Hogwarts Sells for $22 Million

The market is still burning hot: last week's notable sales also include a swanky Hope Ranch house for $19.9 million; a former hotel on a prominent corner in Carpinteria; a ton of off-market transactions, including several flips; and many more. See what sold and for how much....

August 16, 2021

  • News Roundup

Magnolia Founders Chip and Joanna Gaines Are Reportedly Looking in Montecito

Other recent news: An old oil well dumped around 500 gallons of oil into Toro Canyon; the tree of the month is the marvelous Bunya-Bunya; new tenant for the former Carrows/Denny's space in Goleta; carbon-scrubbing technology proposed for massive pot greenhouse complex in Carpinteria; the town of Port Hueneme is mulling a name change.

  • Odds & Ends

A Snazzy New Building Downtown

Plus: AIA Santa Barbara's upcoming virtual tour celebrating "design excellence"; new State Street shop buys and sells vintage sports apparel and streetwear; proposal to add gates to the parking lot paseo on Figueroa; city council candidate at the farmers' market; cool show coming up at the Community Arts Workshop. 3

August 15, 2021

  • Food Stuff

Centennial Beer Hall Opens This Wednesday

More food news: Wine Therapy is moving into part of the Cruisery; a list of Santa Barbara's best taquerias; another mobile bar debuts; the prettiest restaurant courtyard in town is for sale; a change to Bagel Boiz' modus operandi; TAP Thai is opening a second outpost; more Jersey Mike's for Goleta; Via Maestra 42 has changed hands; open house and tasting at winery for sale. 5

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Newsletter: August 15

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August 14, 2021

  • Guessing Game

Where in Santa Barbara…?

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

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