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December 14, 2025

  • News Roundup

Red-Tier Reopenings Are Expected to Happen This Tuesday

Other recent news: A rundown of local candidates; rating school-board candidates; new system to protect whales from ships; Board of Supervisors rejects grand jury accusations; resort with five golf courses proposed for Vandenberg Air Force Base; civilians sought for police-review board; opposition to Los Olivos bridge demolition.

September 26, 2020

  • Hot Property

Another Impressive Week for Santa Barbara Real Estate

The days of only turnkey properties under $5 million being hot are well over—everything is selling, at all price points and in all conditions.

September 25, 2020

  • Odds & Ends

Closure of Los Padres National Forest Extended Again

Plus: The county has allowed nail salons to reopen indoors; two Montecito houses slated for demolition; another nine-acre cannabis nursery in Carpinteria; sheep grazing at Skofield Park; Covid-19 update from Sansum Clinic's CEO; help ban a dangerous rat poison.

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Newsletter: September 25

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September 24, 2020

  • Welcome Wagon

C’est Cheese’s Founders Are Opening a New Cheese Shop

On October 3, it opens for pick-up orders in the same space, with most of the same staff.

  • Price Cuts

A Tough Nut to Crack on Park Lane

The week's other top price reductions: a Montecito castle, complete with crenellated tower; one of the weirder floor plans you'll see; 41-acre Condor Canyon ranch; and more.

  • Closing Doors

Paradise Cafe Has Closed for Good

The restaurant had an impressive 37-year run. Now Acme Hospitality is working on a new concept for the space. 1

  • Food Stuff

A New Cheese Shop Is in the Works

More food news: Mony's is making breakfast burritos under the Mamacita's brand; the Bucket Brigade wants you to grow produce for the needy; Caruso's and Malibu Farm now only take phone reservations; tamales at Draughtsmen Aleworks; Mesa Pizza vs. Grubhub; Backstage Kitchen & Bar has opened on State Street.

September 23, 2020

  • Just Listed

Aiming High in Bel Air Knolls

The new listings keep coming.... Notable ones this week also include 2.9 acres in Ennisbrook, yet another house on School House Road, and a bunch that haven't changed hands in decades.

  • News Roundup

Santa Barbara County Inches Closer to the Red Tier

Other recent news: The state has allowed nail salons to open, if the county approves it; Isla Vista landlords cracking down on partying; East Beach construction; writer found dead in Mission Creek; local couple celebrates 80th wedding anniversary; new county guidelines for measuring traffic impact; Goleta mayoral candidates.

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