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February 4, 2026

  • Under the Hood

The State of the Site

Siteline continues to grow, thanks to everyone who reads it and advertises. But where does it go from here? 63

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Newsletter: December 31

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December 30, 2025

  • The Year in Review

The Most-Read Posts of 2025

Celebrity real estate, new restaurants, Italian cities, King Kong.... Here are Siteline's most-read posts in 2025, along with some comments and updates. 11

December 29, 2025

  • Hot Property

39-Acre Noleta Farm Sells for $6 Million

Last week's sales also include half a duplex inside the Loma Alicia gated community; architecturally funky properties on Via Alicia and in Mission Canyon; and a one-acre vacant lot on E. Mountain Drive. 1

December 28, 2025

  • Food Stuff

Casa Agria’s State Street Taproom Is Closing

More food news: Bluewater Grill is looking for a buyer; Aegean and Secret Bao are taking a break; chicken-finger chain opening in Goleta; Oat Bakery's cinnamon-raisin special; compilers of happy-hour deals; Chase Restaurant reopening date; where's the best coffee cake in town? 12

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Newsletter: December 28

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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 26, 2025

  • News Roundup

Sable Offshore Circumvents State Authority

Other recent news: No major problems from recent storms, aside from Santa Barbara Airport runway flooding; exploiting overtime at the County Sheriff's office; La Casa de Maria update; East Beach sewage spill; work starts on Goleta multi-use path; the tree of the month. 10

December 24, 2025

  • Odds & Ends

The Frog Wall Has Been Freshened Up

Plus: The New Year's Day Polar Dip is back on this year; downtown salon said to be closing; Booker T. Jones in concert; invasive spider discovered here; Oskar Fischinger art exhibit. 9

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Newsletter: December 24

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