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October 11, 2026

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Newsletter: August 26

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August 25, 2026

  • Odds & Ends

The De La Vina Bridge Replacement Has Another 16 Months to Go

Plus: Bring miniature golf to your private event; observatory proposed at prominent estate; Mesa fitness studio opened; Patricia Chidlaw returns to Sullivan Goss; newly revised "Literary Santa Barbara"; waterfront parking lots now allow payment by phone; answer to "Where in Santa Barbara...?" 3

August 24, 2026

  • Hot Property

635-Square-Foot Cottage in El Caserio Sells for $1.633 Million

Last week's sales also include Charlie Puth's five-acre Montecito lot; quirky floor plan near Miramar Beach; 1929 Spanish on the Riviera; Paul Greene spiffer-upper above San Roque; 1934 Upper East Tudor; midcentury chalet in Hope Ranch; and more. 3

August 23, 2026

  • Food Stuff

The Larder by Field + Fort Has Opened in Carpinteria

More food news: Erewhon's Thousand Oaks store debuts this week; Little Mountain honored; reports of Yona Redz's resuscitation have been exaggerated; a candy company purchased Caffe Luxxe; charcuterie specialist coming downtown; what's up with Silvergreens? 4

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Newsletter: August 23

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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!) 3

August 21, 2026

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A Charming English-Cottage Compound in Birnam Wood

With extreme privacy and spectacular views, this four-building compound epitomizes the indoor/outdoor living that Montecito is famous for. The property is oriented toward the mountains, with four patios that connect to the fruit trees surrounding the house.

  • Just Listed

A New Jeff Shelton* House in Montecito (Believe It or Not)

Noteworthy new listings also include a Birnam Wood cottage compound; crisp minimalism in Montecito Shores; Campanil spiffer-upper; large West Mesa spec reno; 1928 Spanish Colonial above SBCC; massive views from Bel Air Knolls; and more. 1

August 20, 2026

  • News Roundup

California Approves Drastic Rules to Reduce Fire Risk

Other recent news: Harry and Meghan are returning to the U.K.; dramatic rise in Fiesta arrests; the final slate of candidates in November; new Santa Cruz Island campground; speed cameras on Pacific Coast Highway in Malibu; Vandenberg Space Force Base security overreaction.

August 19, 2026

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What’s New: The Latest in Dining, Shopping, and Feeling Good

Local businesses share updates on pizza and PT, menswear and strength training, happy hours and ceramics classes, and more.

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Just Listed

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