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May 1, 2026

  • Odds & Ends

The Wayfarer Hotel Has Been Rebranded

Plus: Prominent new Miramar Beach house in the works; Montecito frame shop is closing; new sidewalks on Hot Springs Road; Hollister store has opened in Paseo Nuevo.

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Newsletter: February 28

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February 27, 2021

  • 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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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

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Just Listed

  • A Pair of Midcentury Gems
  • A Steal on Pepper Hill for $17 Million
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  • 1920 Estate on a Hunky Chunk of Padaro Lane
  • Classic Montecito Compound Resuscitated in Style

Recent Comments

The coral tree is fine for residential purposes as long as you routinely trim it. — Jim Owens

It's a beautiful tree, but Coral trees have brittle wood structure and limbs easily break off and fall. It's surprising to see these in parks.… — Chet

City streets are unsafe all day long with no enforcement. City needs to stop assessing things, and start taking action. San Andreas and Milpas Street… — billy

Patricia Bragg loved Katy Perry- longtime family/church friends- she gave Katy her first guitar. Using 3% of the property is a decent ratio, no? I… — Christine!

My fav coral tree is the round-a-bout on Pacific Ave on the Mesa- a real stunner! The California Coastal Commission being publicly flogged and forced… — Christine!

Why do you think Patricia Bragg hates underserved kids as much as you do? — Jefferson A.

"Gratitude Canyon" is the site of the Bragg (Apple Cider Vinegar) family ranch and farm. I believe Patricia Bragg might be turning in her grave… — 4Oceans

I live near a couple of the segments of streets mentioned for improvement and they absolutely need assessment. There are crashes every few months. It’s… — BW

Local attorney Luis Esparza in on the ballot with Judge Adams — Esparza for Judge 2026

El Smurfo. As Ben Kenobi said, "That's a name I have not heard in a long time." Gosh, what was my handle on the orange… — Dan O. Seibert

Restaurant News

  • Linden Square’s Rooftop Bar Opens Today
  • Yet Another New Restaurant in Carpinteria
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Burning Questions

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