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July 8, 2026

  • Slow News Week

Parking, Santa Barbara Style (Part 2)

Who doesn't love complaining about other people's inability to park? 3

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Newsletter: July 8

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July 7, 2026

  • Odds & Ends

A Peek at the Biltmore’s Two Family Pools

Plus: Why there are story poles at N. Fairview Avenue and Calle Real; the Santa Barbara Studio Artists’ 25th annual Open Studios Tour; new club for car lovers; Separate Reality‘s first group show; a look at the new EV-charging station downtown. 11

July 6, 2026

  • Hot Property

Montecito Tuscan Sells for $3 Million Off the Initial Asking Price

Last week's sales also include the flip of a Padaro Lane vacant lot; two on the Riviera; Eucalyptus Hill fixer; charming Canon Perdido condo; Lower Village off-market; and more.

July 5, 2026

  • Food Stuff

Erewhon to Open in Thousand Oaks Next Month

More food news: Los Agaves on Milpas is back; new Roman-style pizzeria; what to expect from The Ellwood's snack shack; three new Goleta restaurants confirmed; Mendocino Farms has opened; soul food coming to Milpas; the restaurant where you should always save room for dessert. 3

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Newsletter: July 5

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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

July 3, 2026

  • Just Listed

A Pretty Little Cottage on the Lower Riviera

Noteworthy new listings also include midcentury moments on East Valley Road; funky floor plan in the Lower Village; Goleta ranch compound with water tower and "barndominium"; party-ready in San Roque; and more. 1

July 2, 2026

  • News Roundup

Trapeze School Dropped From Downtown Park

Other recent news: State Street closure extended; Gabe Escobedo announces city council bid; Heidi Merrick's new apothecary in Summerland; update on funding for the Santa Ynez Trail; CAMA's next season of performances; the tree of the month. 5

July 1, 2026

  • Walk With Me

Old Coast Highway Revisited

I'm always saying how you notice more when you walk, and nowhere is that truer than on Old Coast Highway—not to mention the side streets most of us never even drive on. 1

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Just Listed

  • A Pretty Little Cottage on the Lower Riviera
  • Beachfront Compound at the Western End of Sandyland Cove
  • Ennisbrook Château Given a Contemporary Makeover
  • Appealing Mediterranean in Toro Canyon
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Recent Comments

I couldn't agree more with all of the comments above. Uhg, Ty REALLY??? — NJH

I welcome this as a regular feature on Siteline. 🤣 It won't change a thing, but at least it's entertaining. — Sven

They don't deserve to have their license plates covered up. Shame them! — Ken

Not installing North American Charging Standard (NACS) stations at that downtown lot should lose someone’s job — or at least reputation. Even worse is the… — Eric S

I still view where the red Lexus is as a valid parking space despite the Country Mart taking it away and I have no issue… — Trystan

It makes sense for the pools to be ocean front instead of back behind buildings as before. — Don

At least he didn’t build a lazy river, as feared. Wait! Isn’t that a lazy river? And why did the relevant authorities think it was… — Mark D

He’s got terrible taste. Warm inviting cozy plow and Angel turned into a tacky speakeasy. Biltmore property was wonderful. Now closed for years with all… — AFC

Re: 5995 Calle Real. Okay - so 5 guest spots for 46 units?? And 2 spots for each 3 BR unit?? What could go wrong? — SR

I was given a tour of the pool area and was told about its proposed build out ( think Palapa's ). If it is built… — Janet

Restaurant News

  • Erewhon to Open in Thousand Oaks Next Month
  • The Lovin’ Spoonful Frozen Yogurt Shop Has Reopened
  • Silvergreens Cafe Has Opened Downtown
  • A New Gelato Shop Is Opening in the Tondi Space
  • Whiskey ‘N Rye Barbecue Is Opening in Goleta

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Walk With Me

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