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December 6, 2025

  • News Roundup

Will a Hotel Ban Fix Santa Barbara’s Housing Problem?

Other recent news: Discussion over county agritourism changes; Santa Ynez Valley radio station now part of KCLU; the heads of Cottage Health and Direct Relief are retiring; Gaviota Coast Conservancy and El Capitan Canyon campground come to an agreement. 11

July 31, 2024

  • Walk With Me

The Ferrelo-Garcia Loop

There's quirk in them thar hills: two of Lower Riviera's lesser-known streets, and their offshoots, are loaded with moments to marvel at the Santa Barbaraness of it all. 1

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Newsletter: July 31

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July 30, 2024

  • Hot Property

Oceanfront Hope Ranch Lot Sells for $13.25 Million

Last week's sales also include the spec reno of a 1975 house near the Westside; side-by-side primary bedrooms in San Roque; 1978 fixer on the Riviera; 1920 Spanish near Cottage Hospital; and more.

July 29, 2024

  • Burning Questions

Is This Summerland’s Original Train Station?

"I’m hoping you'll look into whether or not this 'Summerland Depot' outside the listing on Finney Street is the actual, original train depot for Summerland." 1

July 28, 2024

  • Odds & Ends

10,000-Square-Foot Addition Proposed for the Lobero Theatre

Plus: Summerland bookstore update; Los Patos roundabout is essentially open (with a complication); midcentury dealer coming to Victoria Court; new sewing shop on upper State Street; another Jeff Shelton vacation rental. 2

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Newsletter: July 28

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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

July 27, 2024

  • Food Stuff

White Caps Is Opening in the Funk Zone

More food news: Judge for Yourself Cafe is for sale; Santa Playa Mariscos update; Cagami Ramen is now Takashi Ramen; changes at Anchor Rose; Dang Burger is having fun with specials; Taste of the Santa Ynez Valley tickets are on sale; Kaena Wine Co. to close Los Olivos tasting room. 9

July 26, 2024

  • Just Listed

Life at the Top of Picacho Lane

Noteworthy new listings also include a Montecito château with quite the gazebo; old-school beach compound in Carpinteria; fixer off Picacho Lane; a couple of midcentury time capsules; showcase for the color turquoise; a half-built house; and more. 3

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Just Listed

  • Supersize Spec Compound South of the Freeway
  • A Handsome Renovation in Hope Ranch
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  • Spiffy $20 Million Spec Reno in Hope Ranch
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Burning Questions

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