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June 24, 2026

  • Good Housepeeking

First Look at Montecito’s New Stone Tower House

When it came time for interior designer Mary Beth Myers to rebuild after the debris flow, architect Jeff Shelton suggested a tower clad in stone. Inspired by castles, mills, and lighthouses, she replied, "Let's do it!" 6

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Newsletter: October 20

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October 19, 2021

  • Hot Property

This Pepper Hill Seller Hit the Jackpot

Last week's sales also included a midcentury-style house on Beach Club Road; 32-acre oceanfront lot west of More Mesa; a successful flip on Sycamore Canyon; a Riviera fixer; and more.

October 18, 2021

  • Food Stuff

The New Operator of the Goleta Beach Restaurant

More food news: More on the Montecito Country Mart's decision not to renew Little Alex's lease; indoor dining returns to Bettina; Pali Wine Garden opens in the Funk Zone this Friday; Kelpful and Santa Barbara Meat Company at the Saturday farmers' market. 9

  • Odds & Ends

Athleta Is Opening a Shop Downtown

Plus: Jeweler Marisa Mason has a new shop in Arlington Plaza; another worthy new home store in the Victoria Court complex; Beautyhabit at the Montecito Country Mart; big teardown and rebuild on Sycamore Canyon Road. 3

October 17, 2021

  • News Roundup

The Alisal Fire Is Now 53% Contained

Other recent news: Costly damage to the county landfill's new recycling facility; how the Arroyo Hondo Preserve fared in the fire; Cottage Urgent Care to open on Coast Village Road; two friends opened a barber shop; the christening of the USS Santa Barbara; the Australian flame tree is the tree of the month.

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Newsletter: October 17

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October 16, 2021

  • Guessing Game

Where in Santa Barbara…?

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

October 15, 2021

  • Just Listed

Do World-Class Views Outweigh High Fire Risk?

Noteworthy new listings also include livable Hope Ranch; a lovely West Beach apartment building with a penthouse for the owner; a shower for four on Palomino Road; and a 1904 spec reno on a one-block Upper East Street.

October 14, 2021

  • News Roundup

The Feds Have Taken Over Efforts to Fight the Alisal Fire

Other recent news: Hollister Ranch is given an evacuation warning; a photo gallery about the fire; air quality is worsening; the Independent endorsed the three incumbents in this year's city council race; the Arroyo Burro Open Space Restoration and Trail Improvement Project is nearly done; a roundup of new state laws. 1

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Just Listed

  • Ennisbrook Château Given a Contemporary Makeover
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Recent Comments

Re the cut-out on the pier: it seems common sense that it would help relieve stress on the structure during big swells, which of course… — Dana R.

Haas’s Fine Ice Cream in 5 points. Dave’s Drip House further up at Turnpike. — Spank13

Skys The Limit Ballooning, It's locally owned and operated in Santa Ynez. My husband and I did this last August and it was not ony… — NJH

We need a local frozen yogurt/ice cream shop on upper state! 🙏🏻 — JMont

Thanks so much for this! Perfect timing, as we have lots of out-of-town visitors coming this weekend! — Monte

That is an amazing list. So many incredible activities SB has to offer Thank you for compiling the list. — Steve

Ahh, the gate…a micro-local portal that I dearly miss. Not only is it a shortcut to the other upper village shops, there is a sense… — Anne

Agree with the spirit of Joe S and George... find another location for the siding! Don't destroy a beautiful little lane that the public enjoys-… — PF

Be careful about your generalizing, A. We have 6 residents on Padaro in their 90s, on a fixed income and social security. Some of us… — Kaye

Speaking as a Padaro resident, BG, that is not accurate. Not all of us have carved out parking spaces on Padaro, and most of those… — Kaye

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