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March 23, 2026

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  • News Roundup

An Update on the Bucket Brigade’s Montecito Sidewalks

Other recent news: The Santa Claus Lane makeover includes a single railroad crossing; a setback for Sable Offshore; 59-unit housing development could be in the works for Calle Real; UC Santa Barbara has leased 105,000 square feet on Los Carneros Drive. 8

September 24, 2025

  • Burning Questions

When Will the Coast Village Road Medians Be Completed?

"Once the electrical upgrade (at least that's what appears to be happening) is completed, what's the plan for landscaping, if any? Have you heard anything?" 4

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Newsletter: September 24

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September 23, 2025

  • Odds & Ends

Two Long-Closed Trails Have Reopened

Plus: More on the I ♥ Montecito storefront; livestreams of Britain's National Theatre; new gym opening on Chapala Street; an all-string program by Camerata Pacifica; Suzanne Vega to play the Lobero; the city's and county's red tape problem. 9

September 22, 2025

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  • Hot Property

Montecito Mediterranean Sells for $6.78 Million

Last week's sales also include another full share in Hollister Ranch; Montecito Oaks off-market for $6.25 million; 1910 house across from Roosevelt Elementary School; Bel Air Knolls spec reno; ground-floor two-bedroom in Montecito Shores; Samarkand with pool and pool house; El Caserio fixer; and more. 1

September 21, 2025

  • Food Stuff

Two Music Venues, a Restaurant, and a Market/Deli Are Planned for Lower State Street

More food news: Sando Truck's Goleta situation isn't working out; Mother Dough Bagels profile; Siam Street Food has opened; update on the expansion of the Renaud’s on upper State Street; The Eddy now sells wine; Wylde Works's replacement didn't make it; the Saint Barbara Greek Orthodox Church's annual GreekGrabGo is coming up; new pizza-ish takeout in Ojai. 5

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Newsletter: September 21

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  • Guessing Game

Where in Santa Barbara…?

Know where this was shot? Prove it in the comments. (Update: We have a winner!) 6

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Recent Comments

So many businesses dropping out of Santa Ynez- Queen Cup Coffee, The General, Lucky Hen Larder, Asher, Brass Tack, now Cross Hatch- I predict businesses… — Christine!

The restrictions also only apply to projects with a planning permit, because the restriction is not an ordinance, rather it's a policy that gets applied… — Paul

Me too. It was such a bad decision to close it. — Sue Sadler

Thank you for copying and pasting from the article I just read. — Chet

Really missing Stella Mare — Rhona

That's his job? Since when? — jl

Asana has ~$8 billion in assets under management. Given the jaw dropping figure and their current portfolio, expect chains like Warby Parker. Not exactly Montecito/SB… — J

I primarily read this for the snarky comments — D

Amen! After what they did to the prior tenants, not to mention the gym and Stella Mares — Jen

From everything I’ve read, the State of California did not grant a penny toward this street art project. The $100k grant is from the Bloomberg… — Pat

Restaurant News

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Walk With Me

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Burning Questions

  • How Long Will This Big Pipe Be at East Beach?
  • Is Cabrillo Boulevard Going to Be Widened Under Highway 101?
  • Was There a Fisherman Inn in Downtown Santa Barbara?
  • What Are Those Old Buildings at the Corner of Castillo and Montecito Streets?
  • When Will the Coast Village Road Medians Be Completed?
  • What’s This Scaffold Structure on Las Positas Road?
  • Why Does Street Striping Take So Long to Happen?

Get Out of Town

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