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May 9, 2026

  • Guessing Game

Where in Santa Barbara…?

Know where this was shot? Prove it in the comments. (Update: We have a winner!) 4

July 11, 2025

  • Just Listed

Adam Levine and Behati Prinsloo Want $65 Million for Their Picacho Lane Mansion

Noteworthy new listings also include a dazzler once you step inside; Montecito Spanish-ish with a tricky floor plan; mini compound on 1.6 acres on the edge of the Hedgerow; the striking Brutalist home on Eucalyptus Hill; and more. 5

July 10, 2025

  • News Roundup

El Encanto May Get a Coffee Shop and Private Club

Other recent news: The owners of the property behind the Mission claim to be leasing it to a church; e-bike riders ticketed; the temporary Goleta Valley Library is open; Highway 166 reopened as Madre Fire gets closer to containment. 15

July 9, 2025

  • On the Horizon

The 32 Restaurants Expected to Open in Coming Months

On the menu this year: Aperitivo's spinoff; two Thomas Keller establishments; an outpost of Nobu; three true farm-to-table restaurants; Basque-inspired food downtown; Mediterranean on De La Guerra Plaza; harborside revamp; three newcomers at the Public Market; two Funk Zone cocktail bars; Mexican seafood; and much more. 23

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Newsletter: July 9

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July 8, 2025

  • Burning Questions

How Is the San Ysidro Debris Basin Designed to Work?

"It looks like the San Ysidro Debris Basin is done. Can you ask an engineer what the point of the three structures is?" 3

July 7, 2025

  • Hot Property

Fashion Designer Sells Montecito Villa for $13 Million

Last week's sales also include Monterey Colonial off-market; 1961 house near the rear entrance to San Ysidro Ranch; Glen Oaks with remnant of the 1895 Stanford White estate; half of a Sea Meadow duplex; Riviera with curb appeal; 1860 Hedgerow house; West Mesa bluff-front for $5.57 million; 1904 Upper East grande dame; and more.

July 6, 2025

  • Odds & Ends

Inside the Huge New Vintage Store on State Street

Plus: More vintage and minimalist leather in the Funk Zone; estate sale pop-ups; Goodwill's donation center on Milpas has closed; real estate agent promoting negotiable fees; Fred Armisen to play the Lobero; new art gallery downtown; more sloppy road signage. 16

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Newsletter: July 6

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Just Listed

  • Sprawling 1919 Villa in Mission Canyon
  • Big and Brand New Just Outside the Lower Village
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  • A Steal on Pepper Hill for $17 Million
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Recent Comments

This is at the entrance to city parking lot 9, behind the Lobero theater. — Bill F

SB is actually late in these plans. I have been wondering about this for years. These ideas need to start soon....or...... make canals in the… — Deb B

Hi, I'm a coastal scientist that studies sea level rise. That's not a reliable stat because the Santa Barbara tide gauge records have large gaps,… — CB

Yes, they are rising, but at miniscule levels much much smaller than the presentation says: The monthly extreme water levels include a Mean Sea Level… — Jefferson A.

Yes, the city has no business having three full time employees working on this. Check out the new $11 million State street underpass. A good… — Dan O.

Excited to hear about Cross Hatch Winery Tasting Room coming to town. Have always enjoyed their wines, and exceptional winemakers Michelle and Ryan. — sommtimes

Does Little Mountain still add on the annoying 5% charge "for whatever"? Just raise your prices instead of the shenanigans! I refuse to return there… — CAF

Right because moving the breakwater and harbor will cost less. Sea levels are rising, it's a fact, get used to it. — apzer

Sea levels are rising and the city should not plan? — Don

Had the Frosnapper today- deeeeeelicious! — Christine!

Restaurant News

  • Pascucci’s Owner Has Plans for a New Restaurant
  • Linden Square’s Rooftop Bar Opens Today
  • Yet Another New Restaurant in Carpinteria
  • Brass Bird Has Opened in San Roque
  • The Name of the Upper Village’s Next New Restaurant

Popular Posts

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Burning Questions

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