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June 24, 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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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.

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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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