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April 5, 2026

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Newsletter: February 25

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February 24, 2026

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Highlights of the Spring Arts Season

When it comes to the arts, Santa Barbara continues to punch well above its weight. In coming months, you can enjoy world-class gallery and museum shows, sublime classical music performances, exciting musical theater, and even visits to artists' studios.

  • Welcome Wagon

Merci Is Entering Its Dinner Era

After nearly seven years, Elizabeth Colling and Nick Barainca are ready to take on dinner—but with a totally different experience than during the day. "It's a mixtape of the greatest hits from places in Paris where we thought, 'We have to do this,'" says Barainca. 6

February 23, 2026

  • Hot Property

Handsome Hope Ranch Renovation Sells for $8.83 Million

Last week's sales also include a Campanil fixer; the cruciform one on Hidden Valley Lane; spec reno above N. Patterson Avenue; Old California between Mission Canyon and Cielito; Rancho Guacamole; and more. 3

February 22, 2026

  • Food Stuff

Yetz’s Bagels Opens in Goleta Tomorrow

More food news: An update on Renaud's Bistro on upper State Street; Mesa frozen-yogurt shop will apparently reopen; Santa Ynez's Lucky Hen Larder will close next month; Queen Cup Coffee is now focusing on Los Olivos; Bite Club profile; Corazón outpost could be coming to the harbor. 2

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Newsletter: February 22

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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

February 20, 2026

  • Just Listed

Chic New Construction Off Picacho Lane

Noteworthy new listings also include the 1,000-acre Naples section of the Gaviota Coast; handsome finishes behind Pepper Hill; generous proportions in Birnam Wood; "European country manor" in Hope Ranch; Montecito farmhouse likely to get snapped up; San Roque stunner; Alameda Padre Serra floops; and more.

February 19, 2026

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A Rare Single Level in the Golden Quadrangle

Quietly set off prime Picacho Lane, this newly constructed estate is a disciplined yet soulful expression of architecture—where proportion, light, and natural materials define the experience.

  • News Roundup

ICE Agents Caught Lying to Oxnard Police

Other recent news: 72-room hotel approved in Carpinteria; Open Air Bicycles update; half of Carpinteria cannabis farms miss the scrubber deadline; the widening of Mission Creek; Cottage Health's partnership with a local high school; downtown building nominated for the National Register of Historic Places. 4

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Just Listed

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Recent Comments

Agree with you about Ha Long Bay. Found it disgustingly dirty and overcrowded. Plus the commute to get there and the forced shopping stop. — Renee

We live in the neighborhood and like to take walks along the beach and through the property. One time we approached the Miramar via the… — Lynn Larson

Don’t forget the Miramar is also required to provide beach access public toilets and a shower located to the left of Caruso’s. Somehow it’s evolved… — Page Robinson

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In Carpinteria, is there -- a fresh bakery to buy fresh baked breads, pastries and or cookies muffins? -- a healthy salad take out not… — Dina Tecimer

Who knew Mike and Carol Brady moved to Las Canoas? (I can see the kids' talent shows coming down that impressive staircase while Alice smiles… — Chris

Carrillo Rec Center — Richard

I'm an El Rancho Hacienda neighbor. The kitchen is small, but the stove and fridge are normal sizes — Zeb Norris

Has the City decided what to do with the former site of the Police Department? "The big decision will be whether to try and work… — Ted Applebaum

I've long loved walking past the Padaro property. But wait just a minute. It's a 5,567 sq ft. home. Apparently a home built for entertaining… — eliza

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