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March 11, 2026

  • Just Listed

Is This the Oddest House in Hope Ranch?

Noteworthy new listings also include a splendid 1938 Hedgerow hacienda, a grand six-bedroom on one of the Riviera's best streets, a flip attempt on School House Road, a Campanil fixer with dramatic views, and more.

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Newsletter: January 20

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January 19, 2021

  • News Roundup

Junior High’s Wooden Flagpole Is a Victim of Vandalism

Other recent news: Buyer of Ortega Ridge architectural statement revealed; "road diet" proposed for Hollister Avenue in Old Town; Carpinteria library on its way to becoming independent.

  • Burning Questions

What’s Up With the “No E-Bike” Signs on Local Trails?

"A friend saw these signs today, and they make no sense to us," wrote PJ. "Mountain bikers only use pedal assist while going uphill—going downhill, without pedal assist, they're going at the same speed as a friction bike. (Even with pedal assist, you can't go fast uphill as it’s too steep in Santa Barbara.) Wondering if you know anything...." 5

January 18, 2021

  • Guessing Game

Where in Santa Barbara…?

Know where this photo was taken? Prove it in the comments. 3

  • Food Stuff

Secret Bao Is Opening a Restaurant Downtown

More food news: Prepared foods at Duo Catering & Events; Fatty Vegan menu preview; popcorn recipes from the Lark; Mōr Doughnuts profile; baking Merci's cookies at home; Mesa Verde's amusing menu typo.

January 17, 2021

  • News Roundup

Improvements Proposed for the Andrée Clark Bird Refuge

Other recent news: Wider vaccine eligibility, but supplies remain limited; Santa Barbara County's Covid-19 spread is highest in the state; city council moves forward on banning natural gas in new construction; an educated guess about which cities Southwest Airlines might serve; Goleta is testing new streetlights; the argument for keeping Ortega Park's murals; Paso Robles is subsidizing gift cards to help local businesses. 1

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Newsletter: January 17

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January 16, 2021

  • Hot Property

Another $75 Million in Real Estate Changed Hands This Week

The residential market remains on fire, with notable sales including Hope Ranch oceanfront for $25 million, a Mediterranean sprawler that went for nearly $6 million off the initial ask, a midcentury fixer that sold for $1 million over the listing price, a Birnam Wood chateau, the Park Lane conundrum, and many more.

January 15, 2021

  • Burning Questions

Why Is Franceschi House in a Holding Pattern?

"My fiancée and I think that it would be wonderful to see Franceschi House restored," emailed N., "but it seems that efforts over the last 20 years have been unsuccessful. We'd love to understand in more detail what has caused the house to get stuck." 3

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Walk With Me

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Burning Questions

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Get Out of Town

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