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June 24, 2026

  • Hot Property

Jeff Shelton’s Industrial Aerie Went for $5 Million

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

  • Odds & Ends

This Richard Neutra House on the Riviera Will Rise Again

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

  • Food Stuff

Three Santa Barbara Restaurants Were Added to the Michelin Guide

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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Newsletter: August 22

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August 21, 2021

  • Guessing Game

Where in Santa Barbara…?

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

August 20, 2021

  • News Roundup

Airport Noise Complaints Have Doubled This Summer

Other recent news: An update on the county's Covid numbers; four theaters now require proof of vaccination or a negative Covid test; ExxonMobil’s plan for up to 70 truckloads of oil a day has hit a snag; cannabis grower fined $40,000 for environmental violations; new technology repair shop.

  • 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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Just Listed

  • Ennisbrook Château Given a Contemporary Makeover
  • Appealing Mediterranean in Toro Canyon
  • A Different Kind of Island View
  • 5,000-Square-Footer on a Sweet Upper Village Street
  • 2009 Spanish Colonial in the Golden Quadrangle’s Sweet Spot

Recent Comments

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

Agreed Joe S! The recently purposed second track would cause tree lined Padaro, my favorite biking route, to lose most of the trees including old… — George

Thanks for giving Whisper a shout out. It’s such a special way to experience the waterfront in Santa Barbara (and surprisingly affordable!). We also run… — Rebecca

Restaurant News

  • The Lovin’ Spoonful Frozen Yogurt Shop Has Reopened
  • Silvergreens Cafe Has Opened Downtown
  • A New Gelato Shop Is Opening in the Tondi Space
  • Whiskey ‘N Rye Barbecue Is Opening in Goleta
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Burning Questions

  • Why Are the Railroad Tracks Being Expanded Along Padaro Lane?
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