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June 24, 2026

  • Just Listed

The Prettiest House You Ever Did See

When Drew Barrymore put 1270 Pepper Lane on the market in 2013, it was ready for a bit of TLC. The house got all that and more, from new owners who didn't just renovate it—they polished it.

August 29, 2019

  • News Roundup

More on Insurance Companies’ Retreat from the Area

In other recent news: A visit to the new-ish SeaVees store in the Funk Zone; questioning the appropriateness of palm trees (and another discussion about the Olive Mill roundabout); how Montecito streets got their names.

  • Just Listed

This Old House Has Been Given a New Life

The grandes dames of the Upper East rarely come available, and certainly not ones with this caliber of workmanship.

August 28, 2019

  • Odds & Ends

A Disappointing New Roof Near Miramar Beach

Plus: The sweet old days of Summerland; former hostel site is on the market; accommodating an oak tree in style; Toro Canyon house sells for a million off the listing price.

August 27, 2019

  • Just Listed

A “Master Flipper” Is Ready to Move On

After buying this 1950s Cielito house in early 2018 for $3.5 million, Xorin Balbes embarked on a thorough renovation and redecoration—but without changing the footprint. Now he has listed it for just under $9 million. The house is certainly something to see....

August 26, 2019

  • News Roundup

The Revised Debris Flow Risk Map Could Now Come as Late as Mid-November

In other recent news: Restaurateur James Sly has died; Laura Capps will run against Das Williams for county supervisor; Southern California Edison's fire mitigation efforts; Carpinteria moves to acquire the Rincon Bluffs Preserve.

  • Just Listed

Is This the Grooviest House in Greater Santa Barbara?

The Castle in the Sky has personality to burn—along with a swimming pool moat, hot tub grotto, circular platform bed, and helipad, complete with hangar.

August 24, 2019

  • Food Stuff

The Little Door Is Said to Have Closed

Plus: The French Press has officially changed its name; Giovanni's Pizza is down to just one location; Viva to become Eleven 14; Mosto Crudo has rebranded; Sama Sama Kitchen is partnering on an endeavor in Los Alamos.

August 23, 2019

  • Welcome Wagon

A Stylish New Café That’s Serious About Coffee

"We're vibing off of In-N-Out," says Low Pigeon co-founder Dennis Medina, explaining the menu's tight focus. "We want you to know that the is coffee always on point." 3

August 22, 2019

  • News Roundup

Santa Barbara’s First Cannabis Store Opens This Saturday

And in other local news: Updated debris flow risk map should be out in October; the growing problem of homeowners unable to get insurance; strip mall to be redone before Sprouts's arrival; bike paths, crosswalks, and roundabouts planned for Cliff Drive; new closing time for city parks; parking in Montecito; missile testing from San Nicolas Island.

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Recent Comments

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

Thanks for giving Whisper a shout out. It’s such a special way to experience the waterfront in Santa Barbara (and surprisingly affordable!). We also run… — Rebecca

The proposed second train track location would be better situated between the SB station and the Goleta Station. More room. Less tree removal. Could be… — Joe S.

This is inaccurate, Dennis. While there are Eucs that were planted over 100 years ago along Padaro, they are not the majority of trees. There… — DW

A little correction anyone can verify by walking the Lane. There are very few euchs along Padaro Lane. The most abundant species on the west… — Suzanne Duca

The people making the environmentalist argument just flew in from Aspen on private jets. — A

Wow, great list. For a small town, we have a lot to offer. Lotusland is my favorite place on earth and the Music Academy is… — Jilt

You beat me to it! — StanThompson

Restaurant News

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Burning Questions

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