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September 23, 2026

  • Odds & Ends

Downtown Virtual Reality Studio Has Closed

Plus: Map showing cannabis permits for the county; trial date set for Jeffrey O'Neil's bluff-top property in Summerland; the city is offering pickleball clinics; the Beverly Hills of Solvang.

October 6, 2020

  • News Roundup

Rob and Sheryl Lowe Sold Their Very Pretty Estate for $45.5 Million

Other recent news: Million-dollar donation promised to San Marcos Foothills Preserve campaign; Patrick Nesbitt's estate, last listed at $65 million, is headed to auction; Figueroa Mountain Brewing Co. filed for bankruptcy reorganization.

  • Exclusive

A New Chapter for the Spanish Garden Inn

A chain of boutique hotels is taking over the Spanish Garden Inn, a favorite of travelers since it opened 20 years ago. 3

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Newsletter: October 6

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October 5, 2020

  • Food Stuff

Olio Crudo Bar Is Now an Italian Café and Sandwich Shop

More food news: Dawn Patrol has reopened; more on new natural wine bar Venus in Furs; Mony's salsas are available by the jar; the Vegan Chef Challenge is this month; spiny lobster season starts soon; African catering and meal deliveries; the Ballard outpost of Bob's Well Bread is open.

  • News Roundup

Invasive New Mosquito Found in Santa Barbara

Other recent news: Who recently bought the $23.75 million house on Padaro Lane; the effort to take over the Montecito Sanitary District; Bob's Vacuum has reopened under new ownership; a review of San Luis Creek Lodge in San Luis Obispo.

October 4, 2020

  • Hot Property

Iconic Barton Myers House Sells for Way Off the Asking Price

While the week's noteworthy sales include a few big-ticket houses, most were under $3 million.

October 3, 2020

  • Odds & Ends

The County’s Batty Guidance for Celebrating Halloween

Plus: Santa Barbara's newest roller-skating club; 21 more acres of cannabis in Carpinteria; new art gallery on Coast Village Road; Santa Barbara Historical Museum online exhibit about the Mission; new look and location for Big Brand tire store on Milpas.

October 2, 2020

  • Election 2020

Cheat Sheet: Who’s Endorsing Whom

The ballot is a bit overwhelming, so here's a rundown of endorsements from local news sources.

  • Welcome Wagon

A Stylish New Nail Salon Opens Today

Springtide promises to take the nail salon to the next level with ethical labor practices; products that are non-toxic and vegan; top-of-the-line ventilation; sustainable environmental policies; and more. 1

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