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December 14, 2025

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Newsletter: May 12

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  • Guessing Game

Where in Santa Barbara…?

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May 10, 2024

  • Just Listed

An Elegant Estate Near the Lower Village

Noteworthy new listings also include the latest reveal from high-profile spec renovators; Bella Vista compound where the outbuildings steal the show; two steps back in Hope Ranch; and more. 1

May 9, 2024

  • News Roundup

The Film Festival Might Take Over a Downtown Movie Theater

Other recent news: Sea Smoke sold to giant beverage company; UCLA Health opened a clinic downtown; turmoil at the Boys & Girls Club; history of the Barnsdall-Rio Grande Filling Station in Goleta; commuter rail progress; winemakers trying again for a business improvement district; seaside bluff named after artist Chris Potter.

May 8, 2024

  • Food Stuff

White Caps Beach Club Is Coming to Summerland

More food news: Pearl Social is closed for a revamp; a new local source for bagels; Tamar is now serving beer and wine; profiles of McConnell's and The Shop; the location of Cagami Ramen's Goleta outpost; the Santa Barbara Public Market's new bar menu; changes afoot at Moby Dick. 13

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Newsletter: May 8

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May 7, 2024

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  • Hot Property

1925 Hope Ranch Hacienda Sells for $6.053 Million

Last week's sales also include cool 1973 Cielito house for $275,000 over ask; pretty spec reno of a 1933 Spanish Colonial near Cold Spring School; the Alta Mesa house with a party room on top; the former site of Richard Neutra’s 1956 Slavin House; and more.

May 6, 2024

  • Hammer Time!

A Santa Barbara Landmark Is Headed to Auction

The former St. Anthony’s Seminary complex at 2300 Garden Street will be auctioned off next month. This marks the second major change for the area around the Mission, what with a seven-story apartment complex proposed for the neighboring Mount Calvary Monastery property. 25

May 5, 2024

  • Odds & Ends

The Well Is Opening an Outpost in Montecito

Plus: The Castle in the Sky is available for rent; a visit to the new Venture Apparel Co. store on lower State Street; two more Santa Barbara Bowl shows were announced; a Bowlus RV showroom has opened downtown; Summer Solstice Celebration exhibit at the Santa Barbara Historical Museum; hiking up to the Hollywood sign.

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