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September 24, 2026

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Highlights of the Fall Art Season

When it comes to the arts, Santa Barbara punches well above its weight. In coming months, you can enjoy world-class gallery shows, sublime music performances, exciting theater, and even visits to artists’ studios.

  • News Roundup

The Surfliner Inn Vote Got Pushed Back

Other recent news: Santa Barbara rent stabilization moves forward; the rise of e-bike injuries; Republican congressional candidate ditches the party; the latest on Sable Offshore; Santa Rosa Island reopens for overnight camping. 1

September 23, 2026

  • Slow News Week

Vanity, Thy Name Is… (Part 4)

The best vanity license plates are the ones that are a little surprising. 3

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Newsletter: September 23

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September 22, 2026

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Park Elm Residences: Where Immediate Luxury Meets Century City Living in Los Angeles

Each residence takes a distinct approach while sharing a restrained palette of natural materials including linen, oak, travertine and limewash. Vistas stretch from the Pacific Ocean and mountains to the Hollywood Hills, with natural light shaping the interiors throughout the day.

  • Odds & Ends

Padaro Lane’s Trees Might Just Get Spared

Plus: The new owner of the Karpeles Manuscript Library Museum building; Romero Canyon Trail and Franklin Trail have finally reopened; tours of Direct Relief's warehouse; downtown parking lot shifting to self-pay; Bellosguardo is trying something new; kinetic art at the Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara. 5

September 21, 2026

  • Hot Property

3.4-Acre Montecito Compound Sells for $16.9 Million

Last week's sales also include the foxy Mesa contemporary with an outbuilding at the cliff's edge; Mediterranean with weird entrance on Viola Lane; Montecito Shores two-bedroom; Riviera vacant lot; and more.

September 20, 2026

  • Food Stuff

Restaurant Roy to Close After 30 Years

More food news: Little Mountain earned a three-star rave from the New York Times; Kyle's Kitchen opens in Goleta this week; Raising Cane's opening date; Pascucci Restaurant finally closed; Isla Vista's Sweet Hustle (née Cookie Plug) closed; the Los Olivos Wine Festival is coming up. 18

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Newsletter: September 20

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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!) 4

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I lived in sb long ago, constantly visited and then moved back in 2010 and Montecito has always had big estates and wealthy people and… — AFC

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There have been so many press releases about the closing that it reminded me of a furniture store going out of business for years as… — Spank13

And? She tried really hard to stay open. I think finally was a poor choice of words. — Monica

Where are all the ‘entrance fees’ for the Bellosguardo going? You can’t get near the place for under $100 per person and now they’re going… — JT

While I really like Little Mountain, every time I walk in, I miss the old PLF Bistro. — celeste

$100 "museum" tours is a joke. For comparison, it's about $35 to visit the Louvre. — CW

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