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March 23, 2026

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Newsletter: August 10

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  • Guessing Game

Where in Santa Barbara…?

Know where this was shot? Prove it in the comments. (Update: We have a winner!) 3

August 8, 2025

  • Just Listed

A Montecito Mediterranean That Doesn’t Seem Overpriced

Noteworthy new listings also include a mix of styles on the Riviera; 1979 contemporary in need of updating; funky 1950s cottage walkable to Shoreline Park; small house on a small lot; and a winery compound outside Los Olivos.

August 7, 2025

  • News Roundup

Paseo Nuevo Redevelopment May Include a Grocery Store and Gym

Other recent news: Santa Barbara's battle against unpermitted short-term rentals; Glass House Brands refutes claims made by the Department of Homeland Security; update on the Gifford Fire; Carpinteria launched a website detailing proposed housing projects; UC Santa Barbara's new chancellor. 12

August 6, 2025

  • Food Stuff

Updates on Five Forthcoming Restaurants

When Dom's Taverna, Aegean, Little King Coffee, Little Mountain, and Manifattura are hoping to open. More food news: Revolver's special sandwich; Rozzi Pizza is now serving lunch five days a week; new meal-delivery service; Lovin' Spoonful frozen-yogurt shop remains closed; Cookie Plug found a new home; more on Jeannine's plans for upper State Street; profiles of Rock 12 Distillery and Riviera Mushrooms; recommendations for a quiet birthday lunch. 19

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Newsletter: August 6

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August 5, 2025

  • Odds & Ends

An Outpost of Iris Galerie Is Opening Downtown

Plus: Jerry Seinfeld to perform here; a new book honoring artist Dennis Spangler; windows of vacant storefronts to be decorated with art; city proposing to buy an Alta Mesa house; Ritz-Carlton Bacara extended its spa deal for locals; two exhibits of note at Sullivan Goss. 4

August 4, 2025

  • Hot Property

A Busy Week for Hope Ranch Real Estate

Last week's sales include six in Hope Ranch, including a cleaned-up 1992 villa, a couple of mega-Mediterraneans, and an old-school fixer on Mariposa Drive; the 1931 George Washington Smith house on Plaza Rubio; two in central Montecito; the 1935 Spanish Colonial fixer near the Cold Spring trailhead; and more.

August 3, 2025

  • Get Out of Town

Notes From Up North

Highs and lows on a visit to Healdsburg, Mendocino, and San Francisco—including being dwarfed by redwoods, wandering on the edge of bluffs, cosplaying Jessica Fletcher, riding in robotaxis, and eating very well. 1

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Newsletter: August 3

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Just Listed

  • Storybook Mini-Compound in a Prime Montecito Location
  • Megaterranean on 10 Acres in Carpinteria’s Rancho Monte Alegre
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Recent Comments

Pretty sure the only time he's getting paid to help sell a house is when he runs an ad for a realtor. Other than that… — Liz

So many businesses dropping out of Santa Ynez- Queen Cup Coffee, The General, Lucky Hen Larder, Asher, Brass Tack, now Cross Hatch- I predict businesses… — Christine!

The restrictions also only apply to projects with a planning permit, because the restriction is not an ordinance, rather it's a policy that gets applied… — Paul

Me too. It was such a bad decision to close it. — Sue Sadler

Thank you for copying and pasting from the article I just read. — Chet

Really missing Stella Mare — Rhona

That's his job? Since when? — jl

Asana has ~$8 billion in assets under management. Given the jaw dropping figure and their current portfolio, expect chains like Warby Parker. Not exactly Montecito/SB… — J

I primarily read this for the snarky comments — D

Amen! After what they did to the prior tenants, not to mention the gym and Stella Mares — Jen

Restaurant News

  • Opening Date for the Bar/Shop Called Beau
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Walk With Me

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Burning Questions

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