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September 21, 2026

  • Just Listed

A World of Your Own in Montecito’s Hedgerow

Built in 1924, 1530 Mimosa Lane has the charm of an older property, but it has been expertly updated. The house just feels right—and, even at $9 million, not overpriced.

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Newsletter: January 30

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January 29, 2020

  • Good Housepeeking

Six Acres of Lifestyle on Cold Spring Road

Highlights of this weekend's open-house lineup: Widescreen ocean and mountain views in Alta Mesa; pricey but pretty on the Santa Barbara side of Eucalyptus Hill; and a top-notch alfresco entertaining situation in Cielito.

  • Odds & Ends

Will Oprah Winfrey Add to Her Montecito Estate?

Plus: The Montecito Association is handing out coronavirus masks; contemporary group show at the Santa Barbara Museum of Art; how to weigh in on potential Milpas Street improvements; Santa Barbara International Film Festival announced next year's dates.

January 28, 2020

  • News Roundup

Recap of the Second Debate Between Das Williams and Laura Capps

More recent news: Long-awaited improvements at the Earl Warren Showgrounds; Santa Barbara High School's stadium is almost done; Carpinteria Salt Marsh Reserve still recovering from the debris flows.

January 27, 2020

  • Just Listed

Yet Another Mediterranean Mansion in Montecito

Casa Leo Linda has a juicy location: down a long driveway at the end of a private lane in the heart of the Golden Quadrangle. But does Generation Goop want this level of formality?

  • Food Stuff

Sama Sama Kitchen Is Now Open for Lunch

Other food news: Café Ana to start serving dinner on Fridays and Saturdays; Santa Barbara Restaurant Week is coming up; Chicken in a Barrel has closed; parking etiquette.

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Newsletter: January 27

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January 25, 2020

  • Odds & Ends

Gelson’s Is Getting a Little Facelift

Plus: Brittany Howard of Alabama Shakes brings her solo act to the Arlington Theatre; Russell Brand shares his life system at the Lobero; Stick Figure will play the Santa Barbara Bowl.

January 24, 2020

  • News Roundup

New Montecito Boutique Opened by Celebrity Entrepreneur and His Wife

More local news: Papyrus is closing all of its stores, including the one at La Cumbre Plaza; a summary of the recent Das Williams/Laura Capps debate; options unveiled for Modoc Road bike path; Montecito's walking-path mapmaker.

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