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April 11, 2026

  • Hot Property

Natalie Portman Sells 10-Acre Montecito Property for Healthy Profit

The local real estate market is even hotter than it was six months ago: everything is selling, often going into escrow before officially being listed and selling above ask with a quick close. So if you think you might want to sell—and you have somewhere else to live—now is the time.

February 26, 2021

  • News Roundup

Santa Barbara County Rarely Punishes Covid-19 Scofflaws

Other recent news: Carp hotel moves forward; partisan conflict in the county redistricting commission; the history of the Granada Theatre building and the plan for a backlot plaza; protesters try to stop development near the San Marcos Foothills Preserve; Highway 1 repair timeline; artist Jane Gottlieb's passionate embrace of color. 1

February 25, 2021

  • Food Stuff

Gelson’s Is Being Bought by a Japanese Conglomerate

More food news: Pizzeria Mozza and Restaurant at Meadowood pop-ups at the Ojai Valley Inn; an effort to farm purple sea urchins; big new parklet at Mony's; opening date for Sear Steakhouse in Solvang; the Tavern at Zaca Creek brought on a new chef.

  • News Roundup

State Street Promenade Extended for Another Year

Other recent news: Santa Barbara city and county elementary schools to reopen; proposed charter school denied; Funk Zone rooftop bar moves forward.

February 24, 2021

  • Just Listed

Is This the Most Impeccable House in Montecito?

Other notable new listings include a 1919 villa on Mission Canyon Road, an idiosyncratic contemporary the architect built for himself, a Lower Riviera charmer, and a 9.5-acre equestrian compound outside Carpinteria.

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February 23, 2021

  • News Roundup

A Makeover for Eastside Neighborhood Park

Other recent news: There's a giant red platform stiletto in a field near the 101; remembering when a Japanese submarine fired on Goleta; former mayor Hal Conklin won't rule out running again; new downtown satellites of UCSB and Westmont College.

  • Odds & Ends

Montecito Family Seeks Same for School-Eligible Rental

Plus: Eye of the Day sale starts next week; the former Big Yellow House is no longer yellow; Lotusland is reopening; rental listing touts helistop; Santa Barbara Public Library launches online confabs. 1

February 22, 2021

  • Food Stuff

El Encanto’s Restaurant Has a New Chef

More food news: Hibachi Steak House & Sushi Bar is likely closing soon; Revolver's impressive muffuletta; closing date for one of the Starbucks outposts on State Street; profile of Dean coffee shop by the airport; Sun & Swell Foods's pandemic pivot; another great dive-bar diorama. 1

  • First Look

New Housing Community Proposed Next to the Polo Fields

The Santa Barbara Polo Villas would comprise 25 single-family dwellings and 15 condominiums on an 11.48-acre lot. 8

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Just Listed

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  • Classic Montecito Compound Resuscitated in Style
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Recent Comments

Did Zaca Lake get new owners? A new fictitious business statement says an llc out of Torrance / a Mr Damir Pevec on the llc — Christine!

The locked green pole thing is a municipal water testing station. — Emma M

Interesting how all these kitchens look dated, even the ones that seem to have been done recently (though once the rage, the all black cabinet… — Jilt

JRMarks, I couldn't agree with you more! That building is a hot mess. — the Bourbaki

I walked the Miramar the other day and the shower and restrooms are still there, next to Caruso's. — Erik Torkells

So- something tells me that you have never been to Santa Ynez nor visited the Maverick? The cowboys weren't put off by the dancing- they… — Christine!

Talking is inexcusable at any show. But fyi, people stand and dance at Sturgill concerts. It’s a country rock concert, not a symphony. I’ve seen… — LD

Brass Bird is delicious! What a great addition to the San Roque area. If you like a good sticky bun, they have one of the… — Erik

Incredibly hyped for Sturgill Simpson 👏 — Bryce

The previous concert w/ Sturgill Simpson at @sbbowl was my worst concert experience in 40 yrs at the venue- the crowd was chatty, inebriated and… — Christine!

Restaurant News

  • Yet Another New Restaurant in Carpinteria
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Walk With Me

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Burning Questions

  • Why Did the Rosewood Miramar Beach Install Gates?
  • 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?

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