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December 23, 2025

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Laid-Back Luxury: A Pair of Homes in Montecito

Set on a level, nearly one-acre parcel and nestled among a canvas of live oaks, boulders, and verdant lawns, this lush, modern compound is composed of two substantial, stylish structures—a wonderful canvas for multi-generation living, extended-stay guests, office space, content creation, or simply extra elbow room.

  • Hot Property

French-Inspired House in Campanil Sells for $555,000 Over Ask

Last week's sales also include an East Valley Road Mediterranean, finally; off-market in Hope Ranch and on the Riviera; glam Bel Air Knolls spec reno for $4.25 million; Alta Mesa fixer; new construction in West Mesa; Hidden Valley equestrian property for a loss; and more.

April 15, 2024

  • Odds & Ends

Cabana Home Is Moving to a Downtown Landmark

Plus: The Marcus boutique on Coast Village Road is closing; Drybar announced an opening date; a new pharmacy in Goleta with home delivery; Ensemble Theatre Company's 2024-2025 season; the new stop sign on Hot Springs Road; a slate of improvements proposed for Birnam Wood Golf Club; more photos of the West Mesa dragon.

April 14, 2024

  • Food Stuff

Oliver’s Is Closing This Week

More food news: Opening date for Oat Bakery's outpost at the Montecito Country Mart; new restaurant in the works at Sandpiper golf course and the Barnsdall-Rio Grande Gas Station in Goleta could become a café; profile of Empty Bowl Gourmet Noodle Bar on the occasion of its 10th anniversary; Na Na Thai's special Mexican menu for Cinco de Mayo; checking in with Olivella, the Ojai Valley Inn's flagship restaurant. 6

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Newsletter: April 14

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Where in Santa Barbara…?

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April 12, 2024

  • Just Listed

A Splendid 1919 Reginald Davis Johnson House Atop a Riviera Ridge

Noteworthy new listings also include another one on La Vista del Oceano; frill-free architecture on Hot Springs; two small houses on an acre in Montecito; Lower Village with potential; gracious Cielito Mediterranean; $4.25 million for turnkey renovation on the Mesa; and more. 2

April 11, 2024

  • News Roundup

Where State Farm Won’t Be Renewing This Year

Other recent news: The 99 Cents Only store on lower State Street will close; cruise ship visits limited to 20 per year; a new debris basin above Park Lane in Montecito; five-story building downtown gets ripped by the Architectural Board of Review; up to a thousand new homes proposed for Glen Annie golf course; Das Williams thinks cannabis wasn't a main factor in his loss; California Coastal Commission weighing its role on rocket launches; Miranda Lambert to play the California Mid-State Fair. 6

April 10, 2024

  • Food Stuff

Shalhoob’s Noleta Outpost Opens Today

More food news: Dart Coffee Co.'s harbor café opens tomorrow; Nick the Greek announced an opening date; profile of Full of Life Flatbread in Los Alamos; clarification about Saint Bibiana's plan to have two restaurants; chefs from Austin and Glendale are participating in local collaborations. 5

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Newsletter: April 10

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