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December 14, 2025

  • Odds & Ends

The Santa Barbara Swap Meet Is Back With a Bang

Plus: A trio of Funk Zone buildings for sale; exhibit of Santa Barbara Bowl posters at the Shopkeepers; rescued chihuahuas up for adoption; coastal trail study seeks input; fabulous Queen Anne landmark for sale. 1

October 25, 2020

  • Guessing Game

Where in Santa Barbara…?

Know where this photo was taken? Prove it in the comments. 2

October 24, 2020

  • Hot Property

Another Monster Week for Santa Barbara Real Estate

There were a ton of sales at impressive prices—including two off-market and six above ask.

October 23, 2020

  • Odds & Ends

A Visit to the New StretchLab Studio

Plus: Exploring Patrick Nesbitt's Summerland estate, heading to auction soon; the nubby facade of Jeff Shelton's round tower; Amtrak route to be reservation-only around Thanksgiving; "fantasy rainfall" game.

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Newsletter: October 23

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October 22, 2020

  • Capital Improvements

More Renderings of How the Highway 101 Changes Will Look

You'll get a better understanding of the Evans undercrossing, with its zippy design reminiscent of Copacabana; the Sheffield Drive righthand on- and off-ramps; and sound walls that include planters.

  • Food Stuff

Summerland’s Farmer & the Flea Is Back This Sunday

More food news: Satellite's special Mexican dinner; My Homies Kitchen is serving fresh, affordable food on Tuesdays at La Casa de la Raza; new coffee shop at Paseo Nuevo; Surf ’n’ Suds Beer Fest is now online; nearly 80 wineries oppose BID proposal.

  • Price Cuts

Widescreen Views Over Montecito

The week's top price adjustments also include a house on the sand at Miramar Beach, a big spread on a double lot in Birnam Wood, a funky roofline on the Mesa, and more.

October 21, 2020

  • News Roundup

Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom Drop $14.2 Million in Montecito

Other recent news: Maria Sharapova spent $8.55 million in Summerland; county supervisors enable officers to fine people gathering against Covid-19 rules; city council approves bike-sharing program; Jeff Bridges announced that he has lymphoma.

  • Just Listed

12 Acres Ripe for Development in the Golden Quadrangle

The week's other noteworthy new listings include two 1920s houses by Winsor Soule in the Upper East, a 1921 cottage on Camino Viejo, three vacant lots in Summerland, and more.

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Just Listed

  • Supersize Spec Compound South of the Freeway
  • A Handsome Renovation in Hope Ranch
  • A Heck of a Swimming Pool on Ortega Ridge
  • Spiffy $20 Million Spec Reno in Hope Ranch
  • Will McCormick House Become a Private Residence Once Again?

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Renaming the post office and spending $500 k to do it. Is another great example tax payers money being wasted. — Dan Kolodziejski

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