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April 17, 2026

  • Walk With Me

Admiring the Backsides of Beachfront Houses

As you walk east on Padaro Lane, the lots get smaller and smaller—which means you get to see more and more.

June 29, 2020

  • News Roundup

Bars Will Have to Close Again Starting Wednesday

Other recent news: Carpinteria's Chamber of Commerce joins forces with Santa Barbara and Goleta; two new hotels in Solvang.

  • Odds & Ends

Single-Family Home at the Miramar for Rent

Plus: New antiques/vintage store opens this weekend; timetable for when various movie theaters will reopen; interesting Covid-19 update from Sansum Clinic's CEO; Stearns Wharf sign repaired; public art coming to Arroyo Burro.

June 28, 2020

  • News Roundup

No July 4 Festivities in Santa Barbara or Goleta

And gatherings of 10 or more, even outdoors, are forbidden. Other recent news: County Covid-19 cases are increasing, but hospitals are handling the burden; you can now text 911; Cottage Health's new urgent-care center; two golf courses still closed; proposed changes to four-story development on Milpas.

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Newsletter: June 28

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June 27, 2020

  • Hot Property

Six Recent Sales from Toro Canyon to Hope Ranch

Look no further for proof that the market is moving: here are six closings from the past few days, for houses that are turnkey and not.

  • Price Cuts

New Age Compound Above Summerland Is Back for $1 Million More

The week's other top price changes: Eleven-acre teardown with ocean views; the worst of the 1980s on Sea Cliff; suburban exterior with stylish interior in Ennisbrook; cute old Spanish house downtown.

June 26, 2020

  • News Roundup

Montecito Water District Approves Big Desalination Deal

Plus: Lucky's steakhouse has temporarily closed after an employee tested positive for Covid-19; the Montecito Association burns down the welcome wagon; Westside street closure; deadline extended for comments about Los Padres National Forest tree-cutting.

  • Odds & Ends

Nail Salons Are Allowed to Reopen

Plus: The city's parking lots and garages are charging again; Funk Zone vacant lot changes hands; parts of Santa Cruz Island closed for restoration after fire; how to create a clean-air room.

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Newsletter: June 26

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Mr. Warner has demonstrated a cavalier disregard to the surrounding community by time and again FAILING to reopen this hotel, holding the locals as "hostages."… — PJL

We’re going to have a real restaurant row on CVR! So happy when these prime spaces are used for things like this and not real… — Jill

Oh don’t worry that’s coming too ✨ — Dina

This message is for Jenna! I don’t think anyone cares about your opinion therefore I would keep it to my self. — Carp local

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So excited!!!! Great idea and great for the neighborhood!!!! — Healey

Any update on what's going on with The Shopkeepers? The Linden Square location also appears to be cleared out. — DD

Restaurant News

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Burning Questions

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