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September 8, 2026

  • Hot Property

A Record-Setting Sale in Samarkand

Last week's sales also include two in Birnam Wood; Tuscan mini-compound on Eucalyptus Hill; Toro Canyon farmhouse; Laguna Street four-bedroom; one-third share in Hollister Ranch; and more.

August 17, 2026

  • A Good Run

Satellite Will Close Next Month

It's a blow to Santa Barbara's vegetarian scene, but the wine, music, and more will continue on at Satellite's sister space, The Factory. 3

  • Odds & Ends

Has the Castillo Street Underpass Been Fixed?

Plus: Covet boutique is closing (and having a big sale); Sherman Oaks's Litt Concept House will pop up on Coast Village Road; The Crafter’s Library has an Isla Vista outpost; The Huntress soft-opened in the Funk Zone; Goleta's new traffic cameras; the building under construction on Santa Barbara Street; comparing Zillow, Redfin, and Realtor.com. 3

August 16, 2026

  • Food Stuff

Vic’s Wine Bar Has Opened at The Post

More food news: Jonesy's Fried Chicken is closing; Crushcakes rolled back the changes in Goleta; the surprising theme at the Hotel Californian's new restaurant; checking in with El Encanto; a Carl's Jr. closed; another Ojai restaurant lasted less than a year; rumor about the former Rite Aid in Carpinteria; excellent sandwiches in Ventura. 13

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Newsletter: August 16

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  • Guessing Game

Where in Santa Barbara…?

Know where this was shot? Prove it in the comments. (Update: The house wins!)

August 14, 2026

  • Just Listed

A Head-Turner in Hope Ranch

Noteworthy new listings also include big and buffered on Harbor Hills Drive; a world of its own above E. Mountain Drive; 1970s two-bedroom near Montecito Union School; spiffer-upper near Shoreline Park; brick midcentury; charming Mountain Drive casita; and more. 3

August 13, 2026

  • News Roundup

UCSB Took Over Another New Apartment Building

Other recent news: Who's on the ballot in November; measles returns to Santa Barbara County; Santa Barbara streamlines environmental review process for housing projects; Goleta planning commission nixes Anthem Chapel.

August 12, 2026

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Green Gala Tickets Now On Sale

Join the Community Environmental Council for an unforgettable evening of seasonal cuisine, exceptional local wine, live auction experiences, and meaningful community connection in support of climate action on California’s Central Coast.

  • Burning Questions

What Are These Signs at the San Ysidro Roundabout?

"At several sections of the San Ysidro roundabout, there are small signs with markings that are hard to interpret. What are they for?" 1

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