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May 9, 2026

  • News Roundup

The County Might Build Workforce Housing Downtown

Other recent news: Jewelry store to close after 52 years; another DignityMoves project is in the works; prominent developer says he's getting out of Santa Barbara; city survey of historical buildings in San Roque; Trump administration orders more logging in Los Padres National Forest; Cottage Health looking to open a big new building in Buellton. 4

April 9, 2025

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The area’s top boutiques have everything you need to put a little spring in your step.

  • Burning Questions

Four Questions From the Mailbag

When will the broken stairs at Butterfly Beach get fixed? Is that intentional painting or graffiti in the Funk Zone? Why are some power lines bright green? And what's up with the "SB AG" license plates?

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Newsletter: April 9

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April 8, 2025

  • Hot Property

Architect’s Cool Live/Work Building Sells for $4.7 Million

Last week's many sales also include French Regency off-market in Birnam Wood; Hope Ranch in need of updating; Hedgerow-ish farmhouse; semi-remodel on Park Lane; Upper Hyde contemporary with awesome hot tub; 2015 Mediterranean on one of Santa Barbara's best view streets; Padaro Lane midcentury modern; and more.

April 7, 2025

  • Odds & Ends

The Former Nordstrom Building Will Be Partially Converted to Residential

Plus: More turnover on Coast Village Road; four new pickleball courts in Montecito; local production of "Natasha, Pierre & the Great Comet of 1812"; jewelry store coming to the Montecito Country Mart; Gogol Bordello to play the Arlington Theatre; Arrediamo Home Decor is opening on State Street; an evening with Albert Brooks. 14

April 6, 2025

  • Food Stuff

Nashville-Style Hot Chicken Restaurant Opening on State Street

More food news: Mendocino Farms chain coming to La Cumbre Plaza; the Godmothers bookstore's café has scaled back its ambitions; Haas's Fine Ice Cream profile; new Thai restaurant taking the place of a closed one; expanded hours at the Dutch Garden; dinner at Tyler x Lieu Dit; what's up with Louie's California Bistro? 3

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Newsletter: April 6

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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

April 4, 2025

  • Just Listed

Storybook and Stylish Near the Upper Village

Noteworthy new listings also include striking interiors on E. Mountain Drive; 2013 contemporary on Las Canoas; Yankee Farm opportunity; the toothpaste-colored house on Brinkerhoff Avenue; Hope Ranch floops; and more. 4

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Just Listed

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