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February 5, 2026

  • Favorite Things

The 2025 Shop-Local Gift Guide, Part 5

Wrapping up this series with a grab bag of 14 gift-worthy suggestions from all around town. 6

December 10, 2025

  • Odds & Ends

First Look at the Music Academy of the West’s Downtown Venue

Plus: The Funk Zone lost two dozen free parking spaces; Iris Galerie has opened; new tenant for the cute space on De La Guerra Plaza; permanent conservation of 587 acres in the Los Alamos Valley; Preservation Hall Jazz Band in concert; Anacapa Architecture's handsome office on State Street. 1

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Newsletter: December 10

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December 9, 2025

  • Favorite Things

The 2025 Shop-Local Gift Guide, Part 4

Stuff those stockings with something good—and local—this year! In this edition: Upstairs at Pierre Lafond, Tecolote Book Shop, Eider Studio, Heritage Goods & Supply, Emily Joubert, and Cheese Shop Santa Barbara. 2

  • Odds & Ends

David Byrne to Play the Santa Barbara Bowl

Plus: Photographer opening a gallery on Santa Claus Lane; holiday market with wares made by kids; Lotusland's removal of 30 eucalyptus trees; La Cumbre Country Club update; the answer to a "Where in Santa Barbara...?" stumper.

December 8, 2025

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Conejo Hardwoods Now Open in Santa Barbara

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  • Hot Property

Oprah Winfrey Sold Off a Piece of the Promised Land

Last week's sales also include a four-bedroom in Carpinteria's Casa Blanca community; the Japanese farmhouse in Montecito; Eucalyptus Hill home for $2 million off the initial asking price; midcentury spec reno; San Roque traditional; and more. 2

December 7, 2025

  • Food Stuff

Dart Coffee Co. Is Expanding to Summerland

More food news: A change of plans for the former L'Antica Pizzeria da Michele space; Aegean is now accepting reservations; the seating at Little Mountain; 'tis the season for hot mulled wine; more on Bistro Amasa; holiday pop-up of Meghan Markle’s line of jams, teas, etc. 19

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Newsletter: December 7

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Where in Santa Barbara…?

Know where this was shot? Prove it in the comments. (Update: We have a winner!) 1

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