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December 23, 2025

  • Fun with Architecture

New Look for the Proposed Funk Zone Roof Deck

And the parking structure went from a cold black box to something much, well, funkier. Plus: Renderings of the tasting room's interior. 7

February 18, 2021

  • News Roundup

De La Guerra Plaza Sent Back to the Drawing Board

Other recent news: Local fire chiefs offer suggestions regarding homeless camps and trailhead parking; city panel dislikes proposed Milpas apartment complex; how Proposition 19 will benefit certain homeowners; Q&A with the county's cannabis analyst; the product director of one of the state's largest cannabis companies.

  • Burning Questions

What Does “SBTP” on This Post Mean?

"I saw this post on De La Guerra Street and I can’t figure out what SBTP stands for. Can you help? —A."

February 17, 2021

  • Just Listed

Coast Village Cottage Wants $6.2 Million

Other notable new listings include a Montecito farmhouse, a funky fixer compound on School House Road, an ornate situation in Birnam Wood, and a neat setting on the Lower Riviera. 1

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Newsletter: February 17

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February 16, 2021

  • News Roundup

Santa Barbara International Film Festival to Screen Drive-In Movies

Other recent news: Progress for Cottage Health's plan to replace four small buildings with a large one; interview with Santa Barbara Unified School District board president Kate Ford; illustrator Daniel Sulzberg.

  • Sponsored

An Elegant Montecito Farmhouse Inspired by the San Ysidro Ranch

Set on a private, gated acre studded with mature oak trees, 705 Oak Grove Drive is a single-level Montecito farmhouse estate completely renovated and reimagined in 2016.

  • Odds & Ends

A Little Free Library, But With Art

Plus: Price cut for a pretty Upper East house; improvements in the works for El Capitan Beach; Pura Luna Apothecary's new shop is open; a delightful visit to Idyll Mercantile.

February 15, 2021

  • First Look

Sophisticated Makeover Proposed for Downtown Plaza

The plan for De La Guerra Plaza has much to like—the removal of car traffic and parking, the airiness, the dining area—but there are also some reasons for concern. 6

February 14, 2021

  • Guessing Game

Where in Santa Barbara…?

Know where this photo was taken? Prove it in the comments. 1

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Just Listed

  • Nineties Mediterranean in Park Highlands
  • Supersize Spec Compound South of the Freeway
  • A Handsome Renovation in Hope Ranch
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  • Spiffy $20 Million Spec Reno in Hope Ranch

Recent Comments

Each member of the SB city council makes about $100K/year, which includes salary and benefits. So that's an annual cost of about $700K. As you… — Doug B

I wonder if the landlord for a Montecito restaurant space are only expecting a level of rent that could be paid by a casual restaurant… — Ken

Looking forward to checking it out! — Cedric

Bar Lou already screwed Oliver's fabulous interior ! — JC

You don't think plenty of animals are killed in the farming of fruits and veggies? Or are they just not cute enough for you to… — Jefferson A.

I hope Monte’s will offer organic ingredients — Julie

Jenna, you sound very angry and your use of language far too harsh. Are you one of those folks that throw paint or worse at… — Mark

Don't screw with the interior just open and use the $500k to $1 million saved to keep prices lower. We have enough $300 a couple… — Jojo milo

Agree. No one wants to spend $33 on an enchilada and eat it in a parking lot. Have the same Corazon as the Public Market… — CitoRat

1030 Via Los Padres: Do shutters in a shower get mildewy or hard to clean? I've always wondered about the best way to block the… — HM

Restaurant News

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  • Pascucci Restaurant Will Close After 33 Years

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Walk With Me

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Burning Questions

  • What Are Those Old Buildings at the Corner of Castillo and Montecito Streets?
  • When Will the Coast Village Road Medians Be Completed?
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