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June 18, 2026

  • Just Listed

5,000-Square-Footer on a Sweet Upper Village Street

Noteworthy new listings also include a handsome renovation in a redwood grove; Hedgerow project; Riviera Spanish; what might be the perfect Santa Barbara condo; 1900 Craftsman with ornate interiors; “hobbit house” and “hobbit bath”; and more.

May 28, 2026

  • News Roundup

The Proposed Rules to Reduce Vegetation Near Houses

Other recent news: Goleta acts on people living in vehicles; the Land Trust for Santa Barbara County is working on acquiring 6,000 acres; Anthem Chapel project moves forward; Santa Rosa Island fire nearly contained; Vina Robles Amphitheater sold; new oceanfront resort in Pismo Beach. 10

May 27, 2026

  • Odds & Ends

The Latest on the Tri-County Produce Development

Plus: The Barber Shop will be moving; classic souvenir T-shirt; the mysterious mosaic artist; another giant red stiletto; San Luis Obispo travel advice? 16

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Newsletter: May 27

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May 26, 2026

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Your Summer in Concert: Music Academy of the West’s 2026 Summer Music Festival

The 2026 Summer Music Festival & School is an eight-week celebration of music, artistry, and discovery running June 17 through August 8 in Santa Barbara. This year’s theme, American Mosaic, celebrates the many artists, stories, and traditions that shape American classical music today.

  • Food Stuff

One Site, Two Chefs, Three New Establishments

Chefs Jake Reimer and Jeremy Tummel have partnered up to open The Chanticlair, Alley Cat Oyster & Po Boy, and Casa de la Paz on W. De La Guerra Street. 17

May 25, 2026

  • Hot Property

Neoclassical Compound in Riven Rock Sells for $14.2 Million

Last week's sales also include Spanish-ish five-bedroom above the Upper Village; sporty 6,900-square-footer in Park Highlands; big views from Las Alturas Road; 1927 project near the Hedgerow; Mesa compound for $4.85 million; Craftsman fixer in Bungalow Haven; and more.

May 24, 2026

  • Get Out of Town

Highlights of The Dirty T

Tucson has more going on than you might expect. Where else can you marvel at miniatures and a missile in the same afternoon? 1

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Newsletter: May 24

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Where in Santa Barbara…?

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Recent Comments

I'm unclear how bike lanes are related to maga. For that matter please explain how freeways and rail lines are remotely maga in a state… — Bettye Jones

Worth knowing about the Paseo Nuevo deal: the city is skipping the required competitive bidding process for this public land transfer by using the state-approved… — SBradley

This write up is such a biased take that sides with a handful of people. I imagine the people groaning about this project have a… — Yesenia G.

And if the anti's are worried about pollution, the answer is obvious. Electrify the entire LOSSAN Corridor. Cleaner, quieter, and allows for faster trains. And… — Judy's Older Brother

Is MAGA in the room with us now? — Jefferson A.

Remember this: Frequency is Freedom, and for a line like this, siding projects are essential to improving frequency. (Draw some stringlines yourself, or model it… — UrbanUnPlanner

Like most NIMBYism, environmentalism is just the excuse used to block something the neighbors don’t like — LD

You win the prize for seeing past the City/County lines! The train serves all of California, just like the 101 freeway does, so what might… — Christine!

This article feels very shortsighted. It seems to heavily cater toward the viewpoint of Montecito residents instead of a broader audience. This project also affects… — Christian Lietzow

I think this is a great project, and I think all the pearl clutching by the Padaro Lane folks is a bit premature. LOSSAN reps… — Kevin

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