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April 20, 2026

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Newsletter: February 24

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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

February 21, 2021

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Newsletter: February 21

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February 20, 2021

  • Hot Property

Midcentury on the Riviera Ready for a Transformation

Other noteworthy sales in the past week include a 1947 house on Picacho Lane, another Hope Ranch teardown, turnkey in Cielito with indoor pool and gym, a dazzling mountain setting above Carp, and the Coyote Road hovel.

February 19, 2021

  • Fun with Architecture

New Look for the Proposed Funk Zone Roof Deck

And the parking structure went from a cold black box to something much, well, funkier. Plus: Renderings of the tasting room's interior. 7

February 18, 2021

  • News Roundup

De La Guerra Plaza Sent Back to the Drawing Board

Other recent news: Local fire chiefs offer suggestions regarding homeless camps and trailhead parking; city panel dislikes proposed Milpas apartment complex; how Proposition 19 will benefit certain homeowners; Q&A with the county's cannabis analyst; the product director of one of the state's largest cannabis companies.

  • Burning Questions

What Does “SBTP” on This Post Mean?

"I saw this post on De La Guerra Street and I can’t figure out what SBTP stands for. Can you help? —A."

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