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July 20, 2026

  • Odds & Ends

A Peek at the Biltmore’s Two Family Pools

Plus: Why there are story poles at N. Fairview Avenue and Calle Real; the Santa Barbara Studio Artists’ 25th annual Open Studios Tour; new club for car lovers; Separate Reality‘s first group show; a look at the new EV-charging station downtown. 15

July 6, 2026

  • Hot Property

Montecito Tuscan Sells for $3 Million Off the Initial Asking Price

Last week's sales also include the flip of a Padaro Lane vacant lot; two on the Riviera; Eucalyptus Hill fixer; charming Canon Perdido condo; Lower Village off-market; and more.

July 5, 2026

  • Food Stuff

Erewhon to Open in Thousand Oaks Next Month

More food news: Los Agaves on Milpas is back; new Roman-style pizzeria; what to expect from The Ellwood's snack shack; three new Goleta restaurants confirmed; Mendocino Farms has opened; soul food coming to Milpas; the restaurant where you should always save room for dessert. 3

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Newsletter: July 5

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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!) 1

July 3, 2026

  • Just Listed

A Pretty Little Cottage on the Lower Riviera

Noteworthy new listings also include midcentury moments on East Valley Road; funky floor plan in the Lower Village; Goleta ranch compound with water tower and "barndominium"; party-ready in San Roque; and more. 1

July 2, 2026

  • News Roundup

Trapeze School Dropped From Downtown Park

Other recent news: State Street closure extended; Gabe Escobedo announces city council bid; Heidi Merrick's new apothecary in Summerland; update on funding for the Santa Ynez Trail; CAMA's next season of performances; the tree of the month. 5

July 1, 2026

  • Walk With Me

Old Coast Highway Revisited

I'm always saying how you notice more when you walk, and nowhere is that truer than on Old Coast Highway—not to mention the side streets most of us never even drive on. 1

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Newsletter: July 1

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June 30, 2026

  • Odds & Ends

104 Units of Affordable Senior Housing Proposed Near the Presidio Neighborhood

Plus: More thoughts on the Padaro Lane railroad expansion; the Montecito Community Mart’s lemonade stand; Old Town Goleta golf simulator; explaining the levels on those "fire danger" signs; interested in the gift-basket business? 4

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