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December 14, 2025

  • News Roundup

Vaccinations Will Soon Open to People Age 50 and Up

Other recent news: Instrumental Music is closing after 25 years; Santa Barbara city council approves Sola Street bike path; one city councilmember says he'll help try to oust another; Ventura County Fair canceled again; Gwyneth Paltrow's Montecito renovation. 1

  • Food Stuff

Mercury Lounge Will Close at the End of the Month

More food news: Magic Castle Cabaret is closing; Ojai gelateria hopes to open next week; opening date for Solvang's Vaquero Bar; another home baker to keep in mind; a profile/review of Little Dom's Seafood; Industrial Eats's new sister restaurant in Lompoc; Clos Pepe Vineyards is for sale; Pico's one-bedroom vacation rental.

March 24, 2021

  • Just Listed

Fabulous Little Compound in the Hedgerow

Other notable new listings: Midcentury lines on Alston Road, 1917 hacienda by Frances T. Underhill, another Wellington Avenue cottage, and a triplex on Anacapa, just up from Crushcakes.

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Newsletter: March 24

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March 23, 2021

  • Guessing Game

Where in Santa Barbara…?

Know where this photo was taken? Prove it in the comments. 2

  • News Roundup

The County Says the Orange Tier Is Within Reach

Other recent news: Los Angeles Magazine retracted a core allegation of Santa Barbara corruption; another Silicon Valley honcho bought in Montecito; Santa Barbara's Historic Landmarks Commission keeps fighting against the look of Sola Street bike lanes; a new magazine about the Central Coast art scene.

March 22, 2021

  • Odds & Ends

Could the Coral Casino Be Splitting from the Biltmore?

Plus: The backstory of Jeff Shelton's Vera Cruz building on Santa Barbara Street; Fuera Lane house gets a $2.3 million price hike; hard-hat tour of Goleta's Cortona Point apartment complex; ceramic collaboration by Patrick Hall and Lynda Weinman; a suggestion for anyone having trouble landing a vaccination appointment.

March 21, 2021

  • News Roundup

City vs. Attorney in a Pair of Land-Use Spats

Other recent news: Two county residents tested positive for the U.K. variant of Covid-19; Ty Warner's relationship drama; Santa Barbara County to ignore state guidelines on spectators at kids' sports; another rich guy bought in Montecito; explanation for last week's sonic booms; profile of a 1946 house given a fresh look; off-highway vehicles to be phased out of Oceano Dunes in three years. 2

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Newsletter: March 21

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March 20, 2021

  • Hot Property

High-Priced Montecito House Sells for $1.7 Million Over Ask

Yet another huge week for local real estate, with noteworthy sales also including a 1928 Tudor on three acres; a new-build just off Olive Mill Road; a five-acre Picacho Lane estate; two Mediterranean villas that went for at least $8 million; a glam 1919 villa; a sweet, sunny house in Toro Canyon; the Sears kit house on Wellington Avenue; and more.

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Just Listed

  • Supersize Spec Compound South of the Freeway
  • A Handsome Renovation in Hope Ranch
  • A Heck of a Swimming Pool on Ortega Ridge
  • Spiffy $20 Million Spec Reno in Hope Ranch
  • Will McCormick House Become a Private Residence Once Again?

Recent Comments

This is the box outside of Ca’ Dario at the corner of Anacapa and Victoria. — Mike

Renaming the post office and spending $500 k to do it. Is another great example tax payers money being wasted. — Dan Kolodziejski

Hallelujah! The return of that Southbound on-ramp is long overdue — Tammy

You've done a great thing for the hapless men of Santa Barbara with this series. Stopping by half of these stores. — Andy

The post office renaming will cost roughly $500,000 paid for by the USPS internal funds from stamps and fees. — Derek

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Burning Questions

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Get Out of Town

  • An Old West Town in Wine Country
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