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September 21, 2026

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Newsletter: September 6

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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!) 2

September 4, 2026

  • News Roundup

The State Street Master Plan Has Been Approved

Other recent news: Professional soccer team delayed once again; county acts to restrict gun retailers; new completion date for Goleta train station; Live Oak Music Festival off for 2027; equestrian arena to be built in Santa Ynez. 14

September 3, 2026

  • A Good Run

Bibi Ji Has Closed

The restaurant, which brought much-needed excitement to Santa Barbara's culinary scene for nine years and received many honors, will live on in catering and private events. 9

September 2, 2026

  • Walk With Me

Back to the Hedgerow

Despite its small size, and no matter what you consider its boundaries, Montecito's Hedgerow neighborhood has more than enough charm to justify a second visit—this time, along San Leandro Lane and adjacent streets. 19

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Newsletter: September 2

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September 1, 2026

  • Odds & Ends

A New Beauty Collective in the Funk Zone

Plus: Clare Swan rebranded her Upper Village shop; The Men's Den opened in the Funk Zone; photo show at Seimandi & Leprieur; martial arts studio near Gelson's; Planned Parenthood’s big book sale is coming up; 25-unit apartment complex with no parking proposed for W. Los Olivos Street; questions about the earth movers near the San Marcos Foothills Preserve and the corner of Castillo and W. Montecito. 4

August 31, 2026

  • Hot Property

Southwestern Aerie in Toro Canyon Sells for $6.3 Million

Last week's sales also include Spanish Colonial in a prime Golden Quadrangle location; E. Mountain Drive compound; off-market in Hope Ranch; West Mesa spec reno for $4.595 million; Camino Viejo fixer; the former hovel on Coyote Road; and more. 2

August 30, 2026

  • Food Stuff

First Impressions of Milio’s Pizza

More food news: Wella's Soul Food has pressed pause; a longer look at The Larder, Field + Fort's offshoot in Carpinteria; the construction at Rusty's Pizza on upper State Street; the Santa Barbara Vintners Festival is in October; much-anticipated Edna partially opened near San Luis Obispo. 15

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Newsletter: August 30

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