March 25, 2026
Know where this was shot? Prove it in the comments. (Update: We have a winner!) 5
August 27, 2021
Noteworthy new listings also include Riviera view houses, old and new; suburban style in Montecito and on Eucalyptus Hill; an 1880 cottage in Carpinteria; and more.
August 26, 2021
More food news: Sweet Wheel raised enough money to save its Summerland farm from development; McConnell's introduced dairy-free ice cream; Bree'osh's outpost on De La Vina is going to expand; soft-opening brunches at Meiners Heritage Table in Ojai.
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
Thank goodness for homeowners’ quirks—looking at real estate would be a lot less fun without them. 2
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August 24, 2021
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
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
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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Your OP left the erroneous impression that the business you mentioned were gone when in fact several just relocated. I wanted to clarify for any… — Curtis
Moving to a dusty camping trailer on the backside of Los Olivos, in a gravel parking lot, is not a “move up”…all the businesses I… — Christine!
Not sure if referencing "dropping out" of Santa Ynez the town or the Valley overall. Several of the businesses you mention have moved or are… — Curtis
We used to live around the corner from the Cuesta house and I always loved the faded glamour of the place, and the interior photos… — toasteroven
SBIFF is on instagram. https://www.instagram.com/officialsbiff They also have a showtimes app. — TM
'Six-Acre Compound in the Upper Village Sells for $47.59 Million', this is very high for 6 acres in Montecito. Wonder what's really going on with… — rogelio m
Re: carpool lanes, it would be nice if they could instead be toll lanes for single drivers (and free/reduced for carpoolers) so they could also… — Sean
I'm wondering the same thing. Do they take the profit and roll it into that project or are they out of SB completely. — Pete
The site renderings show stairs and a switch-back incline from the sidewalk to the building. The bottle shop is all at street level. What accounts… — Sheraton
Thank you I was wondering this the other day when it was so beautiful out, standing over it while it stunk like creosote and tar.… — tina