The First Annual Godmothers Day and More Exciting Events at Godmothers in Summerland

On Sunday, May 4, we'll host three special events and ongoing, all-day activities centered on our godmothers—the women who lift us up and bring out our magic. Plus: A whole lot more is happening at Godmothers in May and June.

The Santa Barbara Museum of Art Is Going to Sell McCormick House

Other recent news: Renoviction ordinance adopted; 2028 LA Olympics won't be around here; the case of the big red shoe; judge resigns amid misconduct allegations; online map for lost pets; Lake Cachuma may allow swimming; UCSB to build more housing; cars keep running into a Westside duplex; large self-storage facility proposed in Goleta; possible redevelopment of the Pea Soup Andersen’s building. 11

Navigating the North Island of New Zealand

We spent nearly a month exploring New Zealand—doing the North Island on our own and the South Island mainly with the Backroads active tour company. 6

Newsletter: April 23

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Riviera Condo-House Sells for $6.425 Million

Last week's sales also include handsome Hope Ranch Spanish; San Ysidro Road off-market; Campanil home with a penthouse; the black shingled one on Eucalyptus Hill; Park Highlands floops; and more.

The Big Red Shoe on Highway 101 Was Stolen

Plus: A new gym with a burly name is opening downtown; Orangetheory's Santa Barbara studio closes next weekend; Game Seeker needs to find another home; Vic Trace Reservoir replacement; new interior design shop in Buellton; the Illuminate Film Festival; confusing signage at the Los Patos roundabout. 3

Tri-County Produce Gets a New Lease on Life

More food news: Santa Barbara chef opening a West Beach pizzeria; Revolver's breakfast sandwich; Ghirardelli Chocolate chain coming to State Street; Cookie Plug's relocation plan; Cuso's Creamery profile; opening date for Highly Likely in Ojai; Chop Chinese Food in Isla Vista. 7

Newsletter: April 20

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Where in Santa Barbara…?

Know where this was shot? Prove it in the comments. (Update: We have a winner!) 3

CEC WON’T STOP (and Neither Should You)

A to-do list for environmental action: The daily barrage of bad news punctuated by heartbreaking environmental crises is enough to make anyone shut down. But at the Community Environmental Council, we’re not stopping—and neither should you.