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December 11, 2025

  • News Roundup

Pushback for the New Police Headquarters

Other recent news: County Board of Supervisors wants churches to be more open; water treatment plant to get Tesla batteries; progress on making parking kiosks automated; debris nets extended; Olive Mill roundabout moves forward; sonic boom this Saturday; time to stop obsessing over cleaning surfaces.

  • Food Stuff

The New Palihouse Hotel’s Restaurant and Bar

More food news: Two Low Pigeon alumni have launched Coastal Coffee Collective; Bell's made a prestigious list of best American restaurants; chef announced for La Paloma Cafe; locally made bone broth; Root 246 has closed.

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Newsletter: November 19

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November 18, 2020

  • Just Listed

A Renowned Landscape Designer’s San Roque Cottage

The week's notable new listings also include spectacular views from the top of Park Lane, a Cape Cod charmer on Arcady Road, a Mesa spec renovation, and more.

  • Odds & Ends

A New Home Store on Santa Claus Lane

Plus: Partial demolition proposed for a prominent beachfront house; former mayor Sheila Lodge's new book about Santa Barbara urban planning; Farmer & the Flea is this Sunday; special dispensation regarding holiday decor.

November 17, 2020

  • Shop to it

A Touch of Mexico, Down Summerland Way

With Hacienda by Bonita Lifestyle, Rita Villa has returned to Summerland and expanded her offerings to include not just apparel but also home decor, food, and a kids' corner. It might be as close as you'll get to a vacation in Tulum these days.

November 16, 2020

  • News Roundup

Santa Barbara County Got Sent Back to the Purple Tier

Other recent news: Early Tesla investor bought big in Montecito; Santa Barbara's $39 million stadium is done; tree of the month is the Eugenia. 1

  • Food Stuff

A Beer Garden Is Opening in the Funk Zone

More food news: A new Cajé café has opened inside the former Petros restaurant; an update on efforts to replace the cow atop Bossie's Kitchen; T.W. Hollister's vermouth club; Bettina T-shirts; the Restaurant at Meadowood is taking up residence in Ojai.

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Newsletter: November 16

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November 15, 2020

  • Hot Property

What Passes for a Slow Week in Santa Barbara Real Estate These Days

Notable sales include two splendid—and very different—properties by Chester Carjola, another Sea Meadow house, a remarkable price for the Coast Village area, and more.

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