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December 19, 2025

  • News Roundup

Looking Into the Effect of Space Launches

Other recent news: Macy's will close 65 stores after the holiday season; railroad-crossing failure due to vandalism; a step forward for the Surfliner Inn; profile of The Horse Project Santa Barbara; non-emergency city offices to close for two weeks. 21

December 18, 2024

  • Food Stuff

First Impressions of Etty’s Jewish Deli & Bakery

More food news: Validation Ale is expanding into spirits; update on the former Mackenzie Market space in San Roque; new distillery in the works downtown; Santa Ynez’s Pony Espresso has officially been reborn as Pony Cocktails + Kitchen; Portland-based chai company moving here; sandwich pop-up in the Funk Zone; Buellton taco pop-up. 4

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Newsletter: December 18

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December 17, 2024

  • Odds & Ends

What’s Planned for the Sears Lot at La Cumbre Plaza

Plus: Should this 1923 Craftsman house be demolished?; Milpas Street car wash to be sacrificed for redevelopment; 15 apartments and no parking proposed for the Carzoid auto dealership on Chapala; former Santa Barbara Chamber of Commerce building to be converted to residential; two more shops have debuted at The Post; new Pilates Reformer studio in the Funk Zone. 13

December 16, 2024

  • Hot Property

Shepard Mesa Midcentury With Insane Views Sells for $3.75 Million

Last week's sales also include an off-market equestrian property; contemporary swagger in Noleta; Rancho San Antonio spec reno; Jonathan Adler vibes above San Roque; and what might be a record for San Roque Gardens.

December 15, 2024

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  • Food Stuff

RH Firehouse Grill Has Opened in the Upper Village

More food news: Bossie's Kitchen is back; Little King now has a coffee cart at The Post; visit to the Marley Confections shop in Montecito; the effect three restaurant groups have had on Santa Barbara dining; renovations underway in the former Derf's Cafe; new coffee trailer in the Funk Zone; the buyers of the Palace Grill; Brophy Bros. expansion update; more chicken in Noleta and Goleta. 8

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Newsletter: December 15

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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

December 14, 2024

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An Unforgettable New Year’s Eve at Le Bal Cristal En Rogue

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