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April 11, 2026

  • Burning Questions

Is Timbers Restaurant in Goleta Really Going to Reopen?

"I believe it's owned by Sandy Boyd, who founded two chain restaurants/cafés in California: Espresso Roma and Fresh Choice. But nothing much seems to have been done with it, at least from what you can see from the highway. Maybe there’s an interesting story here?" —S. Indeed, there is—and a local restaurant has plans to open soon. 1

May 16, 2021

  • Odds & Ends

Shop for Tweens Opening in Montecito’s Upper Village

Plus: California is once again allowing open houses; East Camino Cielo has reopened; Phish is playing the Santa Barbara Bowl; two interesting developments in Los Alamos, including a three-room motel comprising three historic structures relocated to the site; the answer to last week's "Where in Santa Barbara...?" 1

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Newsletter: May 16

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May 15, 2021

  • Hot Property

Did Ellen DeGeneres Just Buy This Historic Hacienda Again?

Other notable sales this week include a half-built hilltop estate, an impressive flip on Sycamore Canyon Road, a pretty eight-bedroom Hedgerow house built in 1900, a funky midcentury in Montecito, a 6.6-acre vacant lot in Hope Ranch, and many, many more.

May 14, 2021

  • News Roundup

The Trapeze School Is Moving Downtown

Other recent news: People who won't return a lost dog to its owners; Santa Barbara Police Department investigation finds no wrongdoing; the Richard Neutra house that caught on fire was destroyed; more Cold Spring School absurdity; Highway 101 wildlife passage delay; could Oxnard and Camarillo airports start allowing commercial flights?; Community Choice Energy approved by the Santa Barbara City Council; California Mid-State Fair in Paso Robles will return this summer; Reseda's semi-secret Cactus Ranch. 1

May 13, 2021

  • Food Stuff

In-N-Out Reopens Today After a Couple Days of Being Tented

More food news: Barb's Pies are now only available to patrons of Venus in Furs; Buena Onda is selling beer and wine; Saint Barbara Greek Orthodox Church offering Greek food for one weekend only; pop-up dinner at Ventura's Frontside Cafe; the impressive way San Ysidro Ranch dealt with a customer-service issue.

May 12, 2021

  • Just Listed

A Triple Gainer of a Flip Attempt

Noteworthy new listings also include a 58-acre compound in Toro Canyon; the bank-like building on Hot Springs Road; good bones on a large Coast Village lot; an appealing spec renovation on the Lower Riviera; and many more. 3

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Newsletter: May 12

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May 11, 2021

  • Guessing Game

Where in Santa Barbara…?

Know where this photo was shot? Prove it in the comments. (Update: We have a winner!) 2

  • Odds & Ends

A Visit to the Santa Barbara Bird Sanctuary

Plus: Covet is now open at the Montecito Country Mart; video of a bear's recent visit to a Montecito house; a beef with the Santa Barbara Bowl's ticketing platform; comedian Sebastian Maniscalco to perform here; a warning about oleander and eucalyptus.

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