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April 22, 2026

  • Odds & Ends

How the Hilltop Barons Made Santa Barbara What It Is Today

Plus: A new slate of shows at the Lobero Theatre; My Morning Jacket to play the Bowl; SeaVees footwear sale; another look at the "Balinese farmhouse" currently on the market; what the Montecito Water District's radio collector devices will look like; ticks spotted on front-country trails; progress on a bike trail through Carpinteria.

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May 22, 2021

  • Hot Property

Oceanfront in Hope Ranch Sells for $17 Million

The week's notable sales also include two Romero Canyon megamansions, a charming Montecito farmhouse compound, an oceanfront teardown near Thousand Steps Beach, a San Roque contemporary, an El Caserio two-bedroom, and more.

May 21, 2021

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The Goal to Save the San Marcos Foothills Is Within Reach

In just 10 weeks, $10 million has been raised—but Foothills Forever still needs $8.6 million by June 1. With your help, 101 acres will be preserved for future generations.

  • News Roundup

Forward Progress of TV Hill Fire Has Been Stopped

Other recent news: Santa Barbara County to ignore CDC and follow state guidance on masks; yellow tier still out of reach; expanded in-person summer classes at UC Santa Barbara; effort to discourage homeless on Milpas Street; Foodbank food-and-cookware drive this Saturday.

May 20, 2021

  • Food Stuff

Hook & Press Is Getting Its Own Place

Santa Barbara's premier doughnut shop is taking over the former Jeannine's Bakery space in La Arcada—and it plans on expanding its offerings to include cake doughnuts, vegan and gluten-free doughnuts, and savory breakfast and brunch items. 1

  • Food Stuff

The Daisy Is Getting Ready to Reopen

More food news: A new restaurant is coming to the former Little Door space across from the courthouse; San Roque strip mall being renovated to accommodate multiple food-and-beverage tenants; Cambria restaurant recommendations?; Alphie's Restaurant in Old Town Goleta won't be reopening. 6

May 19, 2021

  • Just Listed

3,100 Acres of Carpinteria Countryside for a Gentleman Farmer With $75 Million

Other noteworthy new listings include a 1915 Riviera house bashful about its interiors; midcentury architecture in Coast Village; yet another Hope Ranch fixer; a Melrose Place situation downtown; proof that not everything in the Hedgerow is charming; a big Monterey Colonial in San Roque; wacky decor up by the Botanic Garden; and more. 1

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Newsletter: May 19

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May 18, 2021

  • News Roundup

Santa Barbara’s July 4 Fireworks Show Appears to Be Back

Other recent news: Acme Hospitality has opened two hotels in Gold Country; Carpinteria extends ordinance that allows businesses to operate in the street; the quest to buy a Summerland farm; inadequate funding for cannabis enforcement.

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