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May 6, 2026

  • Odds & Ends

A Possible Lead in the Case of the Purloined Stiletto

Plus: A visit to Rose Story Farm during peak rose season; demolition proposed for Los Patos Way apartments; two more Santa Barbara Bowl shows; Fairview Gardens update; Xanadu Skate Boutique to go online-only; Umbra Labs bailed on lower State Street; new look for the SBIFF Film Center; Don Louis Perceval art exhibit at the Santa Barbara Historical Museum; is Santa Barbara like Athens? 8

May 4, 2025

  • Get Out of Town

On a Backroads Tour of New Zealand’s South Island

Most of our time on the South Island was spent on a Backroads tour, and it's easy to see why so many people love the company—they make traveling so easy. But there are trade-offs. Plus: The exquisite Blanket Bay lodge. 6

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Newsletter: May 4

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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

May 2, 2025

  • Just Listed

A Classic Spread in the Hedgerow

Noteworthy new listings also include a 1950 Chester Carjola in Oak Creek Canyon; fresh renovation a block off Butterfly Beach; timeless Cape Cod; stylish makeover of an 1883 farmhouse near the Upper Village; Alta Mesa for $5.495 million; resort-like property in Park Highlands; east Ojai hacienda; and more. 1

May 1, 2025

  • News Roundup

SBCC Is Going to Build a New Athletic Complex

Other recent news: The new News-Press launched a website; Santa Barbara Unified School District is working on building employee housing at two sites; Santa Barbara MedCenter to remain open under new ownership; the tree of the month. 12

April 30, 2025

  • Hot Property

Upper Hot Springs Compound Sells for a Third Off Initial Asking Price

Last week's sales also include 1920 house steps from Miramar Beach; Yankee Farm property with a lighted tennis court; off-market near Cold Spring School; blocky architecture just off Coast Village Road; 1933 Toro Canyon house; renovation above San Roque; and more.

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Newsletter: April 30

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April 29, 2025

  • Food Stuff

Ospi Opens This Weekend at The Post

More food news: The name of Aperitivo's pasta-centric spinoff; new forecast for Little Mountain in the Upper Village; what's next for the old Angel Oak space at the Ritz-Carlton Bacara; new tenant of the former Flightline Restaurant near the airport; Merci will be takeout only for a short period; Revolver is now serving lunch; the correct debut date for Highly Likely in Ojai; Amada Cellars opened a tasting room in Los Alamos. 7

April 28, 2025

  • Burning Questions

What’s This Building Under Construction in Toro Canyon?

"Anyone know what this cavernous building is way above the polo development? It’s on the ridge line just past the polo fields." 2

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Just Listed

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