September 8, 2026
Nine noteworthy properties new to market, including a distinctive house on Ortega Ridge, oceanfront properties on Miramar Beach and Padaro Lane, and an Upper East house with a barn. 3
September 1, 2020
Other recent news: A long look at the Paseo Nuevo deal; Roger the Scanner Guy is retiring from Edhat; Montecito man sentenced to three years in prison for fraud; state bill to allow subdivision of residential lots stalled; another school-board candidate Q&A.
It's a land of lemonade stands, lawn bowls, good vibes, and bingo nights. 1
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August 31, 2020
More food news: Funk Zone tasting room for rent; recommendations for fancy cheese and bento boxes; Labor Day weekend barbecue in Los Alamos; Bibi Ji has begun selling wine online.
Plus: New book of Studio William Hefner's work; the city's grammatically incorrect electronic signs; state-operated Covid-19 testing site moved to Goleta; curve warnings installed along Route 192 this week; patches to help the fight to save Pine Mountain.
August 30, 2020
Other recent news: California has a new system to determine reopening schedule; 13 schools submitted waivers to reopen; UCSB moves almost all classes online and cancels all events and sports; prescribed burn at the UCSB lagoon; UCLA Health's expansion into this area; oil platform update; Carpinteria city council candidates; school-board candidate Virginia Alvarez.
August 29, 2020
The market remains red-hot: the week's 13 noteworthy sales include a midcentury landmark and a run on the Ennisbrook enclave.
August 28, 2020
More food news: Two new restaurants across from East Beach; how a catering company pivoted into a restaurant; new Goleta coffee shop; pies delivered to you.
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Walked by the Biltmore today and noticed huge boulders atop the tiki huts - looks like a tacky '70s Disneyland Jungle Cruise ride in there.… — Jilt
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I guess when it comes to professional sports in Santa Barbara, the Sky’s the limit. — Elliott
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Walked by the Biltmore today and noticed huge boulders atop the tiki huts - looks like a tacky '70s Disneyland Jungle Cruise ride in there.… — Jilt
Looks like there likely was a falling out with the Picklr franchisor. These systems have ironclad contracts and usually don't let franchisees leave the system… — Don
What’s the name of the place you like? Need to find another good Indian spot. — AFC
You have zero understanding of Caruso or what they do. — Michael Palmer
This is such a strange take. I know there are some people who are against building more housing here, but I've never heard anyone justify… — Doug B
Most "normal" people prefer as short a commute as possible. If you don't want more housing in SB, then maybe you should advocate for less… — Ken
I guess when it comes to professional sports in Santa Barbara, the Sky’s the limit. — Elliott