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March 23, 2026

  • Guessing Game

Where in Santa Barbara…?

Know where this was shot? Prove it in the comments. (Update: We have a winner!) 2

January 3, 2025

  • Hot Property

Over-the-Top Renovation Sells for $6 Million Off Initial Ask

Last week's sales also include midcentury moments in Hope Ranch; Gobernador Canyon artist's retreat; duplex hot potato in the Coastal Zone; Arcady fixer; 1912 Lower Riviera house converted to a triplex; and a West Mesa fixer.

January 2, 2025

  • Food Stuff

The Ellwood Is Finally Set to Open at Goleta Beach Park

Get a first look at the dinner menu. More food news: Breakwater Restaurant will undergo a revamp; changes at Village Cheese & Wine, now Montecito Gourmet; tentative opening date for Carpinteria's Linden Square; Jeannine's on upper State Street is temporarily closed; profiles of Santa Playa Mariscos and La Cantina; suggestions for a kids' birthday dinner? 45

January 1, 2025

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Newsletter: January 1

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December 31, 2024

  • The Year in Review

The Most-Read Posts of 2024

Here are the most-read posts in 2024—the winner certainly surprised me—along with some comments and updates.

December 29, 2024

  • Under the Hood

The State of the Site

Siteline continues to grow, thanks to everyone who reads it and advertises. Plus: Answers to some frequently asked questions. 13

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Newsletter: December 29

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Where in Santa Barbara…?

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December 27, 2024

  • News Roundup

Goleta Is Reducing Speed Limits on Most Major Streets

Other recent news: Problematic oil pipeline may get reactivated; El Capitán State Beach campgrounds to be off-limits for a year; another local judge is in hot water; Sandpiper Golf Club claims it may have to close; Beach Baby Kids Boutique is closing; the tree of the month. 9

December 26, 2024

  • Food Stuff

Yetz’s Bagels Is Opening a Second Shop

More food news: A second impression of Alma Fonda Fina; more on the forthcoming Mesa sandwich shop; Loubud Wines tasting room has opened; progress for the wine-country marketing tax; Mercado El Rey is coming to Milpas; Bell's recipe for tomato risotto. 9

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Recent Comments

Pretty sure the only time he's getting paid to help sell a house is when he runs an ad for a realtor. Other than that… — Liz

So many businesses dropping out of Santa Ynez- Queen Cup Coffee, The General, Lucky Hen Larder, Asher, Brass Tack, now Cross Hatch- I predict businesses… — Christine!

The restrictions also only apply to projects with a planning permit, because the restriction is not an ordinance, rather it's a policy that gets applied… — Paul

Me too. It was such a bad decision to close it. — Sue Sadler

Thank you for copying and pasting from the article I just read. — Chet

Really missing Stella Mare — Rhona

That's his job? Since when? — jl

Asana has ~$8 billion in assets under management. Given the jaw dropping figure and their current portfolio, expect chains like Warby Parker. Not exactly Montecito/SB… — J

I primarily read this for the snarky comments — D

Amen! After what they did to the prior tenants, not to mention the gym and Stella Mares — Jen

Restaurant News

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