September 12, 2026
So many new listings! Some are just wonderful, some are not. But they're all fun to look at.
Plus: SeaVees's big new headquarters is for lease; Eye of the Day appears to be for sale; short film and discussion about Santa Barbara beekeepers; county survey about where to allow cannabis shops.
August 10, 2020
Other recent news: Who eucalyptized Southern California?; the argument against renaming San Andres Street; street musicians unhappy with pandemic ban; the tree of the month; another Edhat classic.
The name of Little Dom's Seafood is a bit of a misnomer—there's more turf than surf on the menu—but the space looks great and the overall experience is a winning one.
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August 9, 2020
It was a big week for residential real estate sales in Santa Barbara—the Solana estate finally sold, and two properties went for over $10 million.
August 8, 2020
More food news: Photos of the Lark when it was still a work in progress; Metropulos Fine Foods wants to fill the C'est Cheese void; Ocean Fathoms ages wine in the Pacific; the name of the restaurant opening in the Fosters Freeze space; a Malibu branch of Lucky's; reusable produce bags.
August 7, 2020
Other recent news: Biltmore employees protest lack of communication about their future; Goleta chose a design for its new train station; the county has been using Roundup herbicide in debris basins; pay cut for city employees; renovated Mason Beach Inn to reopen.
The week's top price adjustments also include a magical spot to build, a Hope Ranch estate that has gone up in price, the original Knapp house, spiffy contemporary interiors way up the hill, the Coyote Road hovel, and more.
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Any news on Lucky Hen Larder?? — Christine!
Yes I did mention that, and it gives me no pleasure to report the trees on State & Mason have declined further. They are holding… — Dan O. Seibert
So, has anyone actually visited Beau, the "story telling bar"? Ironically, their website and entire copy seems to be written by AI, a far cry… — Bill
I love the Canary Island date palm. It’s such a stately and elegant tree. I inquired as to why they were being replaced with method… — BW
I think you are referring to the Tatum project, 106 affordable units with priority for SBUSD employees, they broke ground back in July 2026. A… — Rich
I spend many days a week for my walk along the beachfront in front of the Biltmore. I still love the area but as do… — Maryanne Brillhart
Yes " The Biltmore was such an iconic and beautiful property ". The new palapa " tiki " look is totally out of place.... Disneyland… — JC
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Any news on Lucky Hen Larder?? — Christine!
Yes I did mention that, and it gives me no pleasure to report the trees on State & Mason have declined further. They are holding… — Dan O. Seibert
So, has anyone actually visited Beau, the "story telling bar"? Ironically, their website and entire copy seems to be written by AI, a far cry… — Bill
I love the Canary Island date palm. It’s such a stately and elegant tree. I inquired as to why they were being replaced with method… — BW
I think you are referring to the Tatum project, 106 affordable units with priority for SBUSD employees, they broke ground back in July 2026. A… — Rich
I spend many days a week for my walk along the beachfront in front of the Biltmore. I still love the area but as do… — Maryanne Brillhart
Yes " The Biltmore was such an iconic and beautiful property ". The new palapa " tiki " look is totally out of place.... Disneyland… — JC