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December 21, 2025

  • News Roundup

Santa Barbara County Is Close to the Next Stage of Reopening

Other recent news: Bike-share docks face opposition from the Historic Landmarks Commission; Stables Inn has opened in Paso Robles; La Casa de la Raza is on track for landmark designation; Halloween parking restrictions in Goleta; Patagonia's cheeky political messaging.

September 16, 2020

  • Just Listed

Turnkey Montecito Is Still Hot

There aren't as many notable new listings this week, possibly because so many folks are occupied by the start of the school year. These are the six that stood out.

  • Odds & Ends

Fabulous Estate Sale in Los Olivos This Weekend

Plus: What the proposed battery array on E. Gutierrez will look like; pop-up gallery in Montecito; updated renderings of the Summerland Elementary School; what to do if you find a wild animal that needs assistance.

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Newsletter: September 16

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September 15, 2020

  • First Look

New Harborside Restaurant Salty at the Beach Opens This Week

Check out the interior and the menu for Salty at the Beach, which is serving lunch, dinner, and drinks. Its sister establishment, a burger joint called Chomp on the Rocks, will follow soon.

  • News Roundup

The County Is Now Urging Everyone to Get Tested for Covid-19

Other recent news: The Los Padres National Forest closure has been extended; Westerlay Orchids donation to Carp students; western Goleta fire station gets the go-ahead; more on the school-board candidates.

September 14, 2020

  • Food Stuff

Coast & Olive Is Temporarily Closed Due to a Small Fire

More food news: Aperitivo wine bar is getting closer to opening; first look at the Venus in Furs food menu; an update on Better Burrito; Oat Bakery's "better, cleaner, crispier" cheese crackers; mysterious Jules Montecito promises caviar, cheese, and chocolate.

  • Burning Questions

What’s Happening With This Derelict House in Summerland?

"I've always wondered about the graffitied house on the bluff above Summerland Beach. Any insight? Pretty odd for it to be standing for all of these years." —T. 1

September 13, 2020

  • Open Space

Imminent Development at the San Marcos Foothills Preserve Spurs Locals to Action

An effort is underway to raise $5.5 million, which proponents hope is enough to buy the 104-acre property from the developer.

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Newsletter: September 13

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Recent Comments

What are the changes for boat slip owners? I am in Marina #3. Paid $19K for a 28’ slip permit in 2016. Now they are… — James Adelman

Yep, that puts it on my permanent "No Fly" list. Oh, how I love parts of the world where everything-- food, tax, tip, service, is… — C. Andrew

Nailed it! And let's not forget that 5% cost of living charge they stuff into the bill. — Cee Oh

We looked at the property and it needs a lot of work. There was mold and water leaks, no beach access and all kinds of… — Steve

Max, You are correct. Santa Barbara is on track to become a trifecta of second homes (via new build apartments). AirBnBs and Section 8 housing. — Cate

Slip owners do pay property tax, there is a possessory interest tax of 1% of the assessed value of the slip that is based on… — Rich

True! To describe where it is, out in Goleta...then explain the whole 7 mile long strip...or not. — Don

Boat owners don’t own the slips, they have permits to use the slips which are public land. They pay permit fees, not property tax This… — LD

I would like to see all the taxes they collect and what they pay out and to who, its basic mathematics every person should know… — David ochoa

Is the city banning boat owners from owning the slips? No more cash transactions, then no more property taxes collected if they are worthless — Derek

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