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June 24, 2026

  • News Roundup

Evacuation Warning for a Huge Swath of Santa Barbara and Goleta

More recent news: Christmas drone show coming to Solvang; library now lending musical instruments; Santa Barbara Foundation head Ron Gallo is stepping down; how two Montecito streets got their names.

November 26, 2019

  • Odds & Ends

Mate Gallery Is Opening a Men’s Shop Next Door

Plus: The Carpinteria phase of the Highway 101 project got moved up; Lyle Lovett is playing at UCSB; Sullivan Goss's annual show of 100 artworks under $1,000; a questionable Thanksgiving card.

November 25, 2019

  • Get Out of Town

The Rebirth of the Cuyama Buckhorn, a Classic Roadside Motel

The motel isn't fully renovated yet, but I made a reservation, enticed by the photos online, the news that an L.A. chef is heading the kitchen, and a desire to see a part of the state—on the other side of Los Padres National Forest—that was virgin territory. 2

  • Food Stuff

Khao Kaeng Is Closing This Week

More food news: Renaud's gave up on dinner service at its Coast Village Road location; exciting new bistro in Paso; Smart & Final expansion isn't happening; more on Field + Fort in Summerland and The Daisy on State Street.

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Newsletter: November 25

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November 23, 2019

  • News Roundup

The 50 New Owners of the Montecito Journal

Other recent news: Hotel developer given more time to revise his plan; what a hike in water rates might mean for Montecito residents; injured paraglider rescued by helicopter; wind farm below Lompoc approved.

November 22, 2019

  • Price Cuts

An Ode to Redwood in Hope Ranch

The week's other top reductions include a marvelous 1914 house with location issues; a two-acre estate in Montecito's Golden Quadrangle; an Olive Mill condominium; ocean views in Hope Ranch; and another house in the Carp foothills.

  • Just Listed

Buy Your Way Into an Oceanfront Compound on the Mesa

Twenty-one years ago, four friends bought a 2.5-acre oceanfront cottage compound, and they made a pact: If anyone wanted out, they'd all agree to sell. That time has come, but two would prefer to stay....

November 21, 2019

  • Food Stuff

More Details on the Plan to Revamp Paradise Cafe

More food news: Khao Kaeng may be looking to get out of its Coast Village Road space; Smart & Final will expand into a superstore; Buena Onda is making turkey-dinner empanadas; Café Ana now bakes gluten-free bread.

  • Odds & Ends

The Final East Valley Road Bridge Will Reopen Tomorrow

Plus: Santa Barbara Bowl announces its first show for the 2020 season; cool stuff at the Gear shop; Scarlett Johansson and Adam Driver to be honored here; activity at a Montecito storefront; butterfly art.

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Just Listed

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Recent Comments

Haas’s Fine Ice Cream in 5 points. Dave’s Drip House further up at Turnpike. — Spank13

Skys The Limit Ballooning, It's locally owned and operated in Santa Ynez. My husband and I did this last August and it was not ony… — NJH

We need a local frozen yogurt/ice cream shop on upper state! 🙏🏻 — JMont

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

Agreed Joe S! The recently purposed second track would cause tree lined Padaro, my favorite biking route, to lose most of the trees including old… — George

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