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February 3, 2026

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Santa Barbara Passed a Temporary Rent Freeze

Other recent news: A local man's tale of being deported by ICE; 72-hour "festival ban" for Deltopia weekend; Santa Barbara Airport's efforts to cope with flooding; another attempt to allow drilling on public land; Santa Barbara Dojo opened in Goleta; the Montecito Inn is redecorating again; changes to commuter train service; Highway 1 fully reopen in Big Sur; tours of the Wallis Annenberg Wildlife Crossing; a fascinating ad. 7

January 14, 2026

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Riskin Partners Presents: A Real Estate Market Update & 2026 Outlook

As we step into 2026, we’d like to share a few reflections on Montecito real estate and the forces that shaped 2025.

  • Odds & Ends

A Better Look at the Health Resort Proposed in the Foothills

Plus: Hotel Milo got renovated and a name tweak; Arroyo Hondo Preserve closed for months due to storm damage; new bank branch downtown; the quest for quality magazines; James Taylor concert; Rodeo Riviera opened in the Funk Zone; Heal the Ocean talk at La Casa de Maria; San Ysidro Ranch added a paved parking lot. 9

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Newsletter: January 14

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January 13, 2026

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What’s Next for Franceschi Park

Plus: New owner for historic inn; shop closings on Coast Village Road, downtown, in Summerland, and Santa Ynez; exhibit of photos by Jeff Bridges; the adorable stone building at Garden and Cabrillo is available; Charlie Puth in concert; Rubenstein Chan show. 4

January 12, 2026

  • Hot Property

A Painful Floops Near Hale Park

Last week's sales also include a single-level house west of Romero Canyon; snazzy spec reno in Rancho San Antonio; Mission Canyon Road flag lot off-market; one-bedroom cabin on 28 acres between Carpinteria and Lake Casitas; and more. 4

January 11, 2026

  • Food Stuff

A Bar for “Gentlemen of Character” Is Opening Downtown

More food news: The name and opening forecast of the Coral Casino's main restaurant; Yetz's Deli has closed but the bagel shop is still open; profiles of Manifattura and Little Mountain; Hawaiian-themed chain coming to Isla Vista; Ojai restaurant shutters after six months; vacant tasting room on lower State Street. 20

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Newsletter: January 11

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Where in Santa Barbara…?

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