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June 24, 2026

  • News Roundup

Santa Barbara County Is Stuck in the Red Tier

Other recent news: Local voter turnout is at 91 percent and counting; the News-Press won't accept Trump's defeat; this year's Parade of Lights at the harbor is canceled; final Cat Canyon oil proposal withdrawn; former baseball star buys $5.7 million Santa Barbara spread. 3

  • Odds & Ends

Betsey Johnson Is Popping Up in the Funk Zone

Plus: Four new shops at La Arcada Plaza; NS Ceramics has moved; Wise Guys Barber & Shave on W. Victoria; "no camping" sign; a bone to pick with Skyview Los Alamos. 1

November 8, 2020

  • Hot Property

Another $125 Million in Real Estate Changed Hands Last Week

Just when you think the market might be calming down, it roars back to new heights.

November 7, 2020

  • Food Stuff

Aperitivo Is a Welcome Addition to the Restaurant Scene

More food news: Why the apparent new name of Paradise Cafe makes sense; Blackbird's downshift of a food menu; Everytable won't be opening this year; two more pop-ups at Third Window Brewing. 3

November 6, 2020

  • Hot Property

Ellen DeGeneres and Portia De Rossi Have Done It Again

The couple sold yet another high-end property—this one after just three-and-a-half weeks.

  • Price Cuts

Cool Contemporary Backs Off Attempted Covid Bump

There were only five notable price adjustments this week, including 10 acres above San Roque, a vivacious Spanish house in Mission Canyon, and a sprawler outside town.

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Newsletter: November 6

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November 5, 2020

  • Big Changes

A Boutique Hotel Is Proposed for Downtown Carpinteria

The Surfliner Inn's developers are locals who insist that they want to respect the town's history, character, and charm.

  • Odds & Ends

State Street Is Looking Like a Ghost Town

Plus: Mock suggestions for new tenants; Sheryl Lowe jewelry store coming to Montecito; half-price days at Lotusland; Santa Barbara Botanic Garden's trails and maze have reopened.

November 4, 2020

  • Food Stuff

Blackbird Is Reopening as More of a Bar

More food news: A peek inside the work-in-progress Paradise Cafe; new sushi restaurant not quite ready to open; Neighbor Tim's BBQ is closing; Dutch Garden reboot now shooting for next year; Flocking Fabulous wine. 2

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Recent Comments

Re the cut-out on the pier: it seems common sense that it would help relieve stress on the structure during big swells, which of course… — Dana R.

Haas’s Fine Ice Cream in 5 points. Dave’s Drip House further up at Turnpike. — Spank13

Skys The Limit Ballooning, It's locally owned and operated in Santa Ynez. My husband and I did this last August and it was not ony… — NJH

We need a local frozen yogurt/ice cream shop on upper state! 🙏🏻 — JMont

Thanks so much for this! Perfect timing, as we have lots of out-of-town visitors coming this weekend! — Monte

That is an amazing list. So many incredible activities SB has to offer Thank you for compiling the list. — Steve

Ahh, the gate…a micro-local portal that I dearly miss. Not only is it a shortcut to the other upper village shops, there is a sense… — Anne

Agree with the spirit of Joe S and George... find another location for the siding! Don't destroy a beautiful little lane that the public enjoys-… — PF

Be careful about your generalizing, A. We have 6 residents on Padaro in their 90s, on a fixed income and social security. Some of us… — Kaye

Speaking as a Padaro resident, BG, that is not accurate. Not all of us have carved out parking spaces on Padaro, and most of those… — Kaye

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