The Faces of Santa Barbara (Part 2)

If you look closely, there are faces all around town—although they tend to have expressions that range from blank to despairing.... 1

Newsletter: December 26

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Where in Santa Barbara…?

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

15,000 Monarch Butterflies Have Returned to Goleta

Other recent news: Charlie Munger bought an $11 million house in Montecito; local TV personality accused of fraud; UCSB to start winter quarter online; more analysis of the county redistricting; buyer of Ellwood Ranch has no plans to develop it.

Versailles on the 14th Hole

Noteworthy new listings also include a stylish 56-acre ranch in Santa Ynez; big views at a big price in Alta Mesa; a 1953 house with potential in Montecito; and a Carp fixer with a nice backyard.

More Details About the Restaurant and Bar Opening on Coast Village Road

More food news: What to expect from Belching Dragon Tavern on State Street; another wine-tasting room is opening in the Funk Zone; Dune's second Goleta café has debuted; Lefty's Coffee Co. has opened in Los Olivos; a profile of Ojai's Messermeister knife company; root beer float–flavored milk. 1

Newsletter: December 22

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$26.5 Million for Sea Meadow Oceanfront

Last week's sales also include an E. Mountain Drive house with parking for 23 cars; a Hope Ranch flip; off-market in Birnam Wood; a cutie on Eucalyptus Hill; vacant land on the Lower Riviera; and more.

250-Room Funk Zone Hotel Shows Signs of Life

Plus: Al Franken will be at the Lobero; Trombone Shorty's Voodoo Threauxdown coming to the Santa Barbara Bowl; the history of Santa Claus Lane; funky Hope Ranch barn house gets another big price cut; container ships off the coast.

When Will Santa Barbara Junior High’s Flagpole Be Replaced?

Last January, the school's wooden flagpole had to be removed after someone tried to cut it down with a saw. The pole was believed to have been there since the 1930s.