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August 12, 2026

  • Sponsored

Green Gala Tickets Now On Sale

Join the Community Environmental Council for an unforgettable evening of seasonal cuisine, exceptional local wine, live auction experiences, and meaningful community connection in support of climate action on California’s Central Coast.

  • Burning Questions

What Are These Signs at the San Ysidro Roundabout?

"At several sections of the San Ysidro roundabout, there are small signs with markings that are hard to interpret. What are they for?"

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Newsletter: August 12

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August 11, 2026

  • Hot Property

Midcentury One-Bedroom in the Heart of Montecito Sells for $14 Million

Last week's sales also include a Padaro Lane spec reno; three-building compound in Birnam Wood; fixer-teardown on nearly two acres near Montecito Union School; tasteful 2003 Spanish off Mission Canyon; Riviera Spanish; Montecito Shores two-bedroom for $1.8 million off the initial asking price; and more. 1

August 10, 2026

  • Odds & Ends

First Look at the New Design for the Former Macy’s Building Downtown

Plus: Larry David in person; opening date of Habitat for Humanity’s ReStore; series of talks about non-profits; Music Academy of the West's fall/winter slate; new book about the De La Guerra family; the water slide on Padaro Lane. 1

August 9, 2026

  • Food Stuff

A Look Inside Ancora Osteria, Opening This Week in the Upper Village

More food news: More on Milio's Pizza, also debuting this week; Local's new menu; afternoon tea in the gardens of the Simpson House Inn; Milpas Street soul food opening soon; update on upstairs at the Maritime Museum building; checking out Sweetaly Gelato; Greek Festival in Chase Palm Park. 8

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Newsletter: August 9

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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

August 7, 2026

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A Quiet Kind of Rare: Bonnymede’s Largest Floor Plan

This is the largest layout the Bonnymede community has to offer—three bedrooms, three baths, single-level living throughout, and no one pressing in from either side.

  • Just Listed

Home Sweet Home in Hope Ranch

Noteworthy new listings also include Greek villa vibes above E. Mountain Drive; spacious San Roque for $4.25 million; Park Highland spiffer-upper with private park access; 1930 cottage with "party cabana"; Santa Ynez Victorian; and more.

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Make that water slide invite a +1 !!!!! — Rob

At some point, Santa Barbara has to admit we have more restaurants than people to fill them (tourists and locals combined). I’m always amazed banks… — Seth

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Restaurant News

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Walk With Me

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