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January 30, 2026

  • Food Stuff

Chick-fil-A Has Temporarily Closed

More food news: Chocolats du CaliBressan closed its Santa Barbara shop; Persona Pizzeria has reopened; a Dunkin outpost closed; the city is trying to force liquor-store owners to stop patrons from being a nuisance. 4

  • Just Listed

Newly Rebuilt and Aiming for the Stars

Notable new listings also include a renovated ranch house in Montecito, a cutie in Bungalow Haven area, and a Spanish Colonial up near E. Mountain Drive.

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Newsletter: December 30

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December 29, 2020

  • Food Stuff

Better Burrito Has Launched a Sandwich Business

More food news: The debut of La Vecinita's Kitchen, serving "authentic Mexican food"; Barb's Pies does right by healthcare workers; online ordering at Mesa Verde; forthcoming vegan restaurant in Ventura; apple-pie bialy; Grocery Outlet's wine manager.

December 28, 2020

  • News Roundup

The Stay-at-Home Order Is Expected to Be Extended

Other recent news: A documentary about the self-declared security guard at the old Miramar resort; Tunnel Trail power lines removed; Westside shop closes after 30 years; TV producer bought in Birnam Wood. 2

  • You Gotta Try This

Part 4: “The Chewy, Handmade Texture Makes the Heart Sing With Each Bite”

Potstickers, pancakes, smash burgers, soufflés.... The final post in this series—in which local foodies recommend their favorite dishes—has something for everyone.

December 27, 2020

  • Odds & Ends

A Nail Salon Is Opening in Montecito’s Upper Village

Plus: Everything inside Botanik is half off; Antoinette boutique closed after 47 years; San Ysidro Road estate tries for a $2.1 million Covid bump; city seeks input on Mission Canyon Road bridge repair; Union Pacific to replace stretches of track over the next few weeks.

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Newsletter: December 27

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December 26, 2020

  • Hot Property

The Architectural Statement of Ortega Ridge

The week's notable sales also include a 10-acre compound in east Montecito, a half-built Hope Ranch house, a 1920 Tudor, and more.

December 25, 2020

  • Guessing Game

Where in Santa Barbara…?

Know where this photo was taken? Prove it in the comments. 8

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