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September 8, 2026

  • Hot Property

635-Square-Foot Cottage in El Caserio Sells for $1.633 Million

Last week's sales also include Charlie Puth's five-acre Montecito lot; quirky floor plan near Miramar Beach; 1929 Spanish on the Riviera; Paul Greene spiffer-upper above San Roque; 1934 Upper East Tudor; midcentury chalet in Hope Ranch; and more. 3

August 23, 2026

  • Food Stuff

The Larder by Field + Fort Has Opened in Carpinteria

More food news: Erewhon's Thousand Oaks store debuts this week; Little Mountain honored; reports of Yona Redz's resuscitation have been exaggerated; a candy company purchased Caffe Luxxe; charcuterie specialist coming downtown; what's up with Silvergreens? 4

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Newsletter: August 23

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  • Guessing Game

Where in Santa Barbara…?

Know where this was shot? Prove it in the comments. (Update: We have a winner!) 3

August 21, 2026

  • Sponsored

A Charming English-Cottage Compound in Birnam Wood

With extreme privacy and spectacular views, this four-building compound epitomizes the indoor/outdoor living that Montecito is famous for. The property is oriented toward the mountains, with four patios that connect to the fruit trees surrounding the house.

  • Just Listed

A New Jeff Shelton* House in Montecito (Believe It or Not)

Noteworthy new listings also include a Birnam Wood cottage compound; crisp minimalism in Montecito Shores; Campanil spiffer-upper; large West Mesa spec reno; 1928 Spanish Colonial above SBCC; massive views from Bel Air Knolls; and more. 1

August 20, 2026

  • News Roundup

California Approves Drastic Rules to Reduce Fire Risk

Other recent news: Harry and Meghan are returning to the U.K.; dramatic rise in Fiesta arrests; the final slate of candidates in November; new Santa Cruz Island campground; speed cameras on Pacific Coast Highway in Malibu; Vandenberg Space Force Base security overreaction.

August 19, 2026

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What’s New: The Latest in Dining, Shopping, and Feeling Good

Local businesses share updates on pizza and PT, menswear and strength training, happy hours and ceramics classes, and more.

  • Welcome Wagon

A Very Santa Barbara Vinyl Bar

Most vinyl bars are hushed, dim experiences, where the focus is on listening. "That’s not me," says Lama Dog founder Pete Burnham of his new establishment, The Mullet, which opens tomorrow in the Funk Zone. "I want it to be really nice, but also fun." 6

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Newsletter: August 19

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