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August 4, 2026

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  • News Roundup

Santa Barbara to Explore a “Vacancy Tax” for Residential and Commercial Properties

Other recent news: Holiday parade to return; Antique Alley to close after 33 years; lax enforcement of ban on gas-powered blowers; more ICE arrests and lawless behavior; downtown EV-charging station open; Santa Barbara Unified School District to build more staff housing; setback for proposed Goleta church; update on 18-story tower in Carpinteria; new local doll company. 7

June 24, 2026

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  • Food Stuff

The Lovin’ Spoonful Frozen Yogurt Shop Has Reopened

More food news: Fro-yo pop-up in the works; first impressions of The Neighborhood Grill in Noleta; profile of The Chanticlair; classes for adults at Apples to Zucchini Cooking School; Solvang ice cream shop opening date; Petra Cafe has officially closed. 9

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Newsletter: June 24

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June 23, 2026

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  • Odds & Ends

What’s Next for Summerland’s Big Yellow House

Plus: The locked gate in the Upper Village; new place to stay in Los Alamos; the cut-out at the end of Stearns Wharf; Nicole Strasburg paintings at Sullivan Goss; walking E. Camino Cielo. 13

June 22, 2026

  • Hot Property

1980s Spiffer-Upper Above the Hedgerow Sells for $8.1 Million

Last week's sales also include the bumpy one on Ortega Ridge; Campanil contemporary; midcentury condo in the Upper Village; spec reno bait in Park Highlands; Bonnymede one-bedroom; and more.

June 21, 2026

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48 Ways to Entertain Out-of-Town Guests

Houseguest season is upon us, but how to keep them occupied? Here are a whole lot of quintessentially Santa Barbara suggestions. Of course, you need not be hosting visitors to justify an adventure.... 8

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Newsletter: June 21

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