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March 3, 2026

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Take Better Care of Yourself This Year

The Santa Barbara area is blessed with amazing resources to help you look and feel your best.

  • News Roundup

Downtown Film Center on Track to Open in Two Weeks

Other recent news: Final approval for five-story apartment building on W. De La Guerra; Santa Barbara County executive officer to retire; more on the overtime shenanigans at the Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Office; step forward for the Goleta Valley Library; new theater company in town; Goleta to host a World Cup contender. 4

January 21, 2026

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Every Morning Starts Like This… Calm, Serenity, and Ease

At 1903 Coyote Circle, everyday living feels like a quiet retreat. It's peaceful and private, with mountain and ocean views, yet moments from Montecito’s Upper and Lower Villages, downtown Santa Barbara, and the beach.

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The Westmontish Region of Montecito

The residential area southwest of Westmont College has surprises up its sleeve, including a secret park, an HOA, and trails through the woods. 8

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Newsletter: January 21

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January 20, 2026

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Seamless Indoor-Outdoor Living on Eucalyptus Hill

Set within an amazing 93108 neighborhood, this inviting home offers outstanding natural light, a smooth indoor–outdoor flow, and an extra-large, usable yard that expands the way you live. Come see for yourself at the open houses this weekend.

  • Odds & Ends

Stylish Apartment Building Proposed for Los Patos Way

Plus: The Santa Claus Lane bike path; might Montecito ban gas-powered leaf blowers?; update on the row of eucalyptus trees on East Valley Road; another Santa Barbara Bowl show announced; parts of Goleta Beach County Park to close for storm-related repairs; Vandenberg Space Force Base's self-mythologizing; group show at Marcia Burtt Gallery; taking San Ysidro Trail all the way to the top. 10

January 19, 2026

  • Hot Property

1923 Estate on the Front Row of Eucalyptus Hill Sells for $12.8 Million

Last week's sales also include a substantial loss in the Golden Quadrangle; the Ortega Ridge one with the ridgetop pool; French Country home in Ballard; Sycamore Canyon Road floops; two in Hollister Ranch; San Roque cutie with a big yard; Lower Riviera cottage; and more.

January 18, 2026

  • Food Stuff

First Look at Bistro Amasa’s Lunch Menu

More food news: Tyler x Lieu Dit is closed till spring; Mother Dough Bagels expanded its days of operation; three applicants for the former Anchor Rose spaces; the Garagiste Wine Festival is coming up; local restaurant is selling monthly and annual memberships; Seattle-based Eastern European bakery pop-up. 10

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Newsletter: January 18

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