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October 11, 2026

  • Burning Questions

What’s the Story With the Old Building Near the Train Tracks in Montecito?

"I'm a local photographer, and I photograph families all the time in front of the little ivy-covered building at the corner of Eucalyptus Lane and Humphrey Road. Over the past several months, someone has been restoring the building, and I've been trying to learn its history." 4

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September 15, 2026

  • Sponsored

Carpinteria Is Ready for The Surfliner Inn

The new inn has been proposed for the right reasons: to add a lodging option on par with Carpinteria’s charm, stimulate the downtown economy for local shops and restaurants, and generate significant revenue to pay for local public safety and community maintenance.

  • Hot Property

8,500-Square-Foot Montecito Villa Sells for $19.5 Million

Last week's sales also include off-market in the Lower Village; Birnam Wood spiffer-upper; Eucalyptus Lane fixer; three condos near Butterfly Beach; Upper East Spanish Colonial on shared driveway; Cielito sprawler; and more.

September 14, 2026

  • Odds & Ends

Is the Hitchcock Cinema Closing Soon?

Plus: "Private arts enclave" in the works; changes proposed at the Santa Barbara Botanical Garden; State Street Trading Post opening date; photorealism at Sullivan Goss; new shop at the Montecito Country Mart. 7

September 13, 2026

  • Food Stuff

“Storytelling Bar” Beau Will Have a Sister Restaurant

More food news: Islands at La Cumbre Plaza is closing; Cajé Coffee Roasters has opened in Goleta; The Point Market on Storke Road now has a drive-through window; the lunch menu at Monte's. 21

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Newsletter: September 13

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  • Guessing Game

Where in Santa Barbara…?

Know where this was shot? Prove it in the comments. (Update: We have a winner!) 1

September 11, 2026

  • Just Listed

The Lighthouse of West Mesa

Noteworthy new listings include midcentury lines in Bel Air Knolls; single-level on 1.46 acres above San Roque; Lower Riviera Craftsman; X-shaped floor plan in Park Highlands; a West Mesa sty; and more.

September 10, 2026

  • News Roundup

The City of Santa Barbara Is Looking to Buy La Casa de la Raza

Other recent news: Goleta gym and music store to close; the recent mayoral debate; new animal hospital; Housing Authority chief to step down; Buellton's attempt to encourage pedestrians; grim prognosis for Santa Rosa Island's Torrey pines; August's tree of the month. 2

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