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December 5, 2025

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The State of Our Market: A Community Real Estate Forum With the Experts

Come to the stunning Montecito Club this Thursday to explore one of today’s hottest topics: real estate. Some of the industry's most respected leaders will discuss the state of our market and answer your questions.

  • Hot Property

Adam Levine Sold His Picacho Lane Mansion for $57.25 Million

Last week's sales also include 1950s Riven Rock for $6.75 million off the initial asking price; California cottage near the Lower Village; midcentury project in Montecito; cool bones on Glendessary Lane; El Caserio cottage for $480,000 over ask; and more.

October 12, 2025

  • Odds & Ends

The Fess Parker Inn in Los Olivos Wants to Double in Size

Plus: New jewelry boutique at the Montecito Country Mart; The Well bought a 9.13-acre property in Carpinteria; Santa Barbara Botanic Garden's temporary casitas to be unveiled; the Central Coast AirFest is coming up; Taj Mahal, Patty Griffin, and Madeleine Peyroux in concert; Janeane Garofalo to speak here; the latest with Rincon Island. 3

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Newsletter: October 12

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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!) 7

October 10, 2025

  • Just Listed

1925 Single-Level Sprawl on the Riviera

Noteworthy new listings also include Spanish Colonial Revival charm in the Upper East; abundant curb appeal on the Lower Riviera; Samarkand cutie; 1920s cottage with guest studio; a floops for a loss; and more. 4

October 9, 2025

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A Fashion-Forward Fall at the Area’s Top Boutiques

They have everything you need to look cool while staying warm.

  • News Roundup

Santa Barbara’s Professional Soccer Team Has Been Delayed a Third Time

Other recent news: UCSB professors win the Nobel Prize; Hook & Press's turtle was stolen and returned; possible changes to waterfront parking protocol; survey results about local news. 7

October 8, 2025

  • Get Out of Town

A Ramble Through the English Countryside

All I knew about rural England is what I’ve gleaned from Merchant Ivory films, and yet the Cotswolds and Somerset still didn't disappoint. Plus: A couple of days in London. 2

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Newsletter: October 8

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Just Listed

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Recent Comments

Interesting. Where are those two things different? — Instant Alligator

Sounds to me like we have a problem with the voters. How do you solve that? From what I understand, the largest voting group are… — Instant Alligator

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My parents cut down their Chinese Lantern tree over 30 years ago, and I still marvel at all the shoots the old root system still… — Heidi

Well- why not give the Chumash the Channel and let them operate Sable? Bring out the money making machines! I’m positive they would find a… — Christine!

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The grocery store "compostable" bags are awful and take a very long time to actually degrade. Suggestions: 1. Take your own bags to the Farmer's… — Pat

No and no.... — Erik Torkells

FOLLY is one of the most adorable shops in Santa Barbara and the owner Alyssa is darling! A fantastic place for gifts! — C

Restaurant News

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Walk With Me

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Burning Questions

  • What Are Those Old Buildings at the Corner of Castillo and Montecito Streets?
  • When Will the Coast Village Road Medians Be Completed?
  • What’s This Scaffold Structure on Las Positas Road?
  • Why Does Street Striping Take So Long to Happen?
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  • How Is the San Ysidro Debris Basin Designed to Work?
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Get Out of Town

  • An Old West Town in Wine Country
  • The Glorious Isolation of Santa Barbara Island
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  • A Ramble Through the English Countryside
  • Notes From Up North
  • Sleeping in Style at Ojai’s New Hotel El Roblar
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