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December 13, 2025

  • Food Stuff

Onus Donuts Has Closed After Nine Months

More food news: The Drunken Crab appears to be leaving its current space; La Sirena at Cabrillo Pavilion isn't close to ready; Insomnia Cookies opens tomorrow; Wingman Rodeo enthusiasm; The Shop's charity canteens; local maker of mushroom-based beverages.

August 19, 2020

  • News Roundup

The State May Allow Local Elementary Schools to Reopen

Other recent news: Covid-19 spike in Isla Vista; landlords closer to having to pay some tenants "relocation assistance"; two arguments against the rent control proposal; Funk Zone alley closure; Carp rolls back its street closure; Goleta mailbox brouhaha; more.

  • Just Listed

This Mansion’s Screening Room Has Stadium Seating and a Concession Stand

Seven new listings that offer something for everyone—if you can afford it.

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Newsletter: August 19

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August 18, 2020

  • Food Stuff

The Good Lion and Barbareño Are Collaborating Again

Their new establishment will be a natural wine bar, a cocktail bar, a bottle shop, and a restaurant—and it's soft-opening soon.

  • Odds & Ends

Amazing Photos of the Montecito Lair-in-Progress

Plus: Prominent Carpinteria corner for rent; post-screening discussion about "Vera Cruz," a short film about the Jeff Shelton house on Santa Barbara Street; Clare V. pop-up open; retro-style Mollusk video; now seeking Siteline feedback.

August 17, 2020

  • Just Listed

Go Back in Time at Stonehedge, on a Juicy Lot in the Golden Quadrangle

As fancy as Montecito real estate gets—and keeps getting—you can still come upon a gorgeous relic like Stonehedge, on the market for the first time in nearly a century.

August 16, 2020

  • News Roundup

Update on Highway 101 Improvements in Summerland

Other recent news: Who owns the superyacht anchored off Santa Barbara; county guidance on school waivers and salons operating illegally; Caltrans cleared fire hazards in Goleta; California Avocado Festival to be virtual; NCAA men's soccer tournament won't be at UCSB as planned; school-board candidate Monie de Wit. 1

August 15, 2020

  • Hot Property

Frenchish House Sells After 21 Months

Inventory new and old continues to get snapped up. Here are the 10 notable closings from the past week.

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Newsletter: August 15

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