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December 21, 2025

  • News Roundup

Santa Barbara County Is Pausing Its Reopening

Other recent news: Interview with incoming school superintendent Hilda Maldonado; two new lions at Santa Barbara Zoo; Drum Fire near Buellton totally contained; funding approved for Eastside bike improvements; new housing in the works for the formerly homeless.

  • Odds & Ends

Jeff Shelton House Sells in an Off-Market Deal

Plus: Santa Barbara International Film Festival pushed back two months; Coral Casino might delay reopening for some renovations; Los Baños rumored to be allowing more swimmers per lane soon; the redistricting commission seeks applicants; new development with contemporary style.

  • Shop to it

First Look Inside Mollusk’s New Santa Barbara Shop

You'll find men's and women's apparel in the company's signature chill aesthetic.

June 16, 2020

  • News Roundup

Pop Star Ariana Grande Bought in Montecito’s Hedgerow

Other recent news: Santa Barbara pulls $2 million in funding for the new police station; list of black-owned businesses in Santa Barbara; a push to landmark St. Paul’s AME Church; snowy fleece is the tree of the month.

  • Food Stuff

The Saturday Farmers’ Market Is Opening Early for Seniors

More food news: Yoichi's is selling takeaway bento boxes; reopening dates for Bouchon, Farmer Boy, Bluewater Grill, and Santa Barbara Wine Collective; update on Tyger Tyger and Paradise Cafe; new food truck specializing in chicken wings; Petros Kafe in Solvang has closed.

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Newsletter: June 16

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June 15, 2020

  • Odds & Ends

Montecito’s Most Interesting House Has Taken a New Turn

Plus: How to voice opposition to Pat Nesbitt's private helispot; Cuyama collaboration yields nifty T-shirts to benefit Black Lives Matter; new shop at the Rosewood Miramar Beach; Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit's Santa Barbara Bowl show has been rescheduled; is that a viewing pavilion under construction way up Hot Springs Road?

  • Hammer Time!

Another Montecito Estate Will Try Its Luck at Auction

It's a bold move, when you consider how the last two fared.

June 14, 2020

  • News Roundup

County Refuses to Give Carpinteria Cannabis Relief

Other recent news: Santa Barbara city administrator under fire; state to allow nail salons and massage parlors to reopen; county unemployment rate is 13.7 percent; zoo reopening; new B&B at Paso Robles winery.

June 13, 2020

  • Odds & Ends

Progress at Major Funk Zone Redevelopment

Plus: Riviera Theatre is back, now with reservable seats; rest stops are accessible once again; Ventura boat-sharing club launches; virtual reality reopens; four recent closings of note.

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