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December 13, 2025

  • Burning Questions

What Happened to the Gas Flame on Highway 101?

"On the way home from a concert in Ventura, I realized that I have a 'burning question.' (No pun intended.) What happened to the flame that used to be on the side of the freeway?" —J. 6

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April 23, 2024

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Get the Inside Story on the Most Interesting House Ever Built in Montecito

The creators of the Hill House join Friends of VADA for a dynamic discussion about how they worked together to break conventional boundaries in design, exploring the power of integrating creativity, serious play, and transdisciplinary collaboration.

  • Odds & Ends

Big Price Cut for the “Floating Home” at the Harbor

Plus: Xanadu Skate Boutique is having a moving sale; the new mural at Gutierrez and Chapala; the Highway 217 onramp at Sandspit Road will be closed for at least another year; vintage clothing shop opening on State Street; 21-unit apartment complex proposed for Hollister Avenue; more on the improvements at Birnam Wood Golf Club; where Eye of the Day is moving to; paid parking at a vacant lot on W. De La Guerra Street. 2

April 22, 2024

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A Pair of Impeccable Homes in the Beachfront Community of Bonnymede

The enclave of Bonnymede is Montecito living at its easiest, with pool, spa, tennis court, rose cutting garden, 24-hour guard-gated security, and, best of all, a private beachfront patio and pathway to the sand. Here are two lock-and-leave homes ready for you to move in tomorrow.

  • Hot Property

Cielito Midcentury Sells for $620,000 Over Ask

Last week's sales also include six-bedroom on 5.6 acres in the Hedgerow; near Butterfly Beach for $1.55 million off the initial asking price; Via Clarice Mediterranean; freestanding condo on E. Canon Perdido; quirky downtown cottage; Brinkerhoff Avenue Victorians; and more.

April 21, 2024

  • Food Stuff

The New Tenant of the Oliver’s Building

More food news: The menu and interior at Nick the Greek; the rumor about SY Kitchen taking the Via Vai space; Cagami Ramen said to be opening in Goleta; the name of the Public Market's bars; possible pivot for the former McKenzie Market; update on Rory's Place in Ojai; praise for Rori's flavor of the month; Ethnic Breads's retail bakery in Goleta has opened; more on the plan to turn a historic gas station into a café. 12

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Newsletter: April 21

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Where in Santa Barbara…?

Know where this was shot? Prove it in the comments. (Update: We have a winner!) 4

April 19, 2024

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After 19 Years, Cabana Home Is on the Move

For four days only, Cabana Home is hosting an epic 60% off sale in preparation for their exciting move to the most important late 19th century building in Santa Barbara—Fabled Gables, a landmark Italianate Victorian built in 1874.

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