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November 3, 2026

  • Hot Property

8,500-Square-Foot Montecito Villa Sells for $19.5 Million

Last week's sales also include off-market in the Lower Village; Birnam Wood spiffer-upper; Eucalyptus Lane fixer; three condos near Butterfly Beach; Upper East Spanish Colonial on shared driveway; Cielito sprawler; and more.

September 14, 2026

  • Odds & Ends

Is the Hitchcock Cinema Closing Soon?

Plus: "Private arts enclave" in the works; changes proposed at the Santa Barbara Botanical Garden; State Street Trading Post opening date; photorealism at Sullivan Goss; new shop at the Montecito Country Mart. 7

September 13, 2026

  • Food Stuff

“Storytelling Bar” Beau Will Have a Sister Restaurant

More food news: Islands at La Cumbre Plaza is closing; Cajé Coffee Roasters has opened in Goleta; The Point Market on Storke Road now has a drive-through window; the lunch menu at Monte's. 21

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Newsletter: September 13

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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

September 11, 2026

  • Just Listed

The Lighthouse of West Mesa

Noteworthy new listings include midcentury lines in Bel Air Knolls; single-level on 1.46 acres above San Roque; Lower Riviera Craftsman; X-shaped floor plan in Park Highlands; a West Mesa sty; and more.

September 10, 2026

  • News Roundup

The City of Santa Barbara Is Looking to Buy La Casa de la Raza

Other recent news: Goleta gym and music store to close; the recent mayoral debate; new animal hospital; Housing Authority chief to step down; Buellton's attempt to encourage pedestrians; grim prognosis for Santa Rosa Island's Torrey pines; August's tree of the month. 2

September 9, 2026

  • Food Stuff

First Impressions of Ancora Osteria

More food news: Monte's introduced lunch; Bruxie in Paseo Nuevo has closed; change of ownership at Vino Divino; autumn dinner by Sandra Adu Zelli and Pascale Beale; Ysidro debuted a new flavor; Sweetaly profile; the Goleta outpost of Drover's Doughnuts is shuttered; Wella's Soul Food to reopen. 7

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Newsletter: September 9

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September 8, 2026

  • Odds & Ends

New Trails Under Construction at Franceschi Park

Plus: Another peek over the Biltmore's fence; The Picklr rebranded; Mission Refill to close next month; the Ojai Studio Artists Tour is coming up; Santa Barbara artist Sam Avelar at Separate Reality; Montecito Peak mystery. 11

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