Has Santa Barbara County Experienced a Property Tax Windfall Since Covid?

"The real estate market here—and particularly in Montecito—has been through the roof ever since the Covid pandemic, with many properties selling for the first time in decades. Has the county reaped a huge increase in property taxes as a result?"

Hedgerow Traditional Sells for $12 Million Off Market

Last week's sales also include a former rehab facility on Pepper Hill; 1970s Hope Ranch; painful floops in the Hedgerow; the front row of Shepard Mesa; Riviera Spanish; new construction off N. Hope Avenue; and more.

High-End Rehab Facility Proposed for a Eucalyptus Hill Estate

Plus: The big new greenhouse at San Ysidro Ranch; West Beach park to be renamed; new-old vintage shop on State Street; potential 20,000-square-foot cannabis facility in Carpinteria; Linden Square shop expanding; a new Costco in the 805; Christmas in October; last week's "Where in Santa Barbara...?" answer. 5

Newsletter: November 1

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Where in Santa Barbara…?

Know where this was shot? Prove it in the comments. (Update: We have a winner!) 1

King of the Hill in Campanil

Noteworthy new listings also include a 1990s contemporary atop TV Hill; Riviera Mediterranean with crisp, minimal interiors; the cream of Bel Air Knolls; Montecito Oaks ranch house for $6.5 million; 1913 Prairie-style house in the Upper East; and more. 5

Home Grown: Local Roots, New Arrivals, and a Few Surprises in Carpinteria

There's a lot happening in Carpinteria lately, but it still has a remarkable way of making you feel right at home.

The Trump Administration vs. the California Coastal Commission

Other recent news: Record high tides; Goleta preschool next to gun shop to close; new Goleta mural; fire suppression in Los Padres National Forest; update on proposed Lompoc space-themed entertainment and educational attraction.

Secret Bao Is Working on Sushi Pop-Ups and More

More food news: Bay Area sweets shop opening in Montecito; update on Ojai Rôtie's Carpinteria outpost; Revolver now delivers; Christmas pop-up returns to the Funk Zone; a standout lasagna; Solvang tiki lounge closed; bagelry opening in Ventura. 4

Newsletter: October 28

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