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May 6, 2026

  • Odds & Ends

A Slew of Speed-Limit Reductions Around the County

Plus: The Santa Barbara Museum of Art's gift shop is getting downsized and moved; Fern + Flair boutique has opened on upper De La Vina; two more Santa Barbara Bowl shows announced; new look for the 39-unit mixed-use development proposed for De La Vina and Mission; Lighthouse Skate Shop and Vuori are now in their new locations; moviegoing etiquette. 6

December 6, 2024

  • Just Listed

Faded Glamour in the Hedgerow

Noteworthy new listings also include a Campanil house with a penthouse on top; Ennisbrook casita; across the street from Hendry's Beach; 1980s architecture on the Riviera; Mission Canyon lot with approved Jeff Shelton plans; and more.

December 5, 2024

  • News Roundup

The Story Behind the Pig House on Butterfly Lane

Other recent news: Last night's loud SpaceX launch; Santa Barbara likely to increase desalination funding; the tree of the month; the Ojai Playhouse finally reopened; gallery show and party coming to the Funk Zone. 11

December 4, 2024

  • Food Stuff

Bouchon Bakery Is Opening at the Biltmore

More food news: Clark's expects to debut this month; further details about the plans for the former Via Vai space; The Palms revamp will include a market/café; Motley Crew Marketplace has opened in Buellton; Five Points Shopping Center to get an ice cream shop; Goodland Waffles & Melts profile; Queen Cup Coffee now has an outpost in Los Alamos.

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Newsletter: December 4

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December 3, 2024

  • Favorite Things

Shop-Local Gift Guide, Part 3: Field Trip, Emily Joubert, and Field + Fort

The best gifts come from the heart—and from local independent shops. So get out there and go shopping!

December 2, 2024

  • Hot Property

Modernist Villa Above Montecito Sells for $8.2 Million

Last week's sales also include the appealing spec reno near Hale Park; 1965 Riviera four-bedroom; mostly renovated 1978 house behind Eucalyptus Hill; upstairs entrance in Mission Canyon; and more.

December 1, 2024

  • Odds & Ends

Sunspel Has Opened at the Montecito Country Mart

Plus: Homespun makers' market is back; the return of the Louise Lowry Davis Center; Venture Apparel Co. didn't make it; candle-pouring bar and shop to debut in the Funk Zone; handsome new guidebook. 1

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Newsletter: December 1

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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

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Just Listed

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