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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. 4

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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. 1

September 18, 2026

  • Just Listed

The 1922 George Washington Smith Estate Known as Ravenscroft

Noteworthy new listings also include another one on oceanfront Edgecliff Lane; Riven Rock's original carriage house; Campanil compound; Park Highlands Mediterranean; the first house built in San Roque's Argonne Circle; and more. 1

September 17, 2026

  • News Roundup

SBPD Won’t Commit to Parades on the Next Iteration of State Street

Other recent news: Should Bellosguardo have to pay property taxes?; county moves to block all onshore oil development; ICE keeps pepper-spraying civilians; the shortage of veterinary care; Goleta pauses gun-store permits; glamping nixed at the former Ellwood Onshore Facility. 6

September 16, 2026

  • Burning Questions

What’s the Story With the Old Building Near the Train Tracks in Montecito?

"I'm a local photographer, and I photograph families all the time in front of the little ivy-covered building at the corner of Eucalyptus Lane and Humphrey Road. Over the past several months, someone has been restoring the building, and I've been trying to learn its history." 4

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Newsletter: September 16

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September 15, 2026

  • Sponsored

Carpinteria Is Ready for The Surfliner Inn

The new inn has been proposed for the right reasons: to add a lodging option on par with Carpinteria’s charm, stimulate the downtown economy for local shops and restaurants, and generate significant revenue to pay for local public safety and community maintenance.

  • Hot Property

8,500-Square-Foot Montecito Villa Sells for $19.5 Million

Last week's sales also include off-market in the Lower Village; Birnam Wood spiffer-upper; Eucalyptus Lane fixer; three condos near Butterfly Beach; Upper East Spanish Colonial on shared driveway; Cielito sprawler; and more.

September 14, 2026

  • Odds & Ends

Is the Hitchcock Cinema Closing Soon?

Plus: "Private arts enclave" in the works; changes proposed at the Santa Barbara Botanical Garden; State Street Trading Post opening date; photorealism at Sullivan Goss; new shop at the Montecito Country Mart. 7

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Just Listed

  • The 1922 George Washington Smith Estate Known as Ravenscroft
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Recent Comments

El Presidio de Santa Bárbara State Historic Park — Richard

It's a pretty restaurant with an attentive and courteous staff, but we did have to send stuff back - not accustomed to doing that when… — Drew Hart

Hm, not sure about that. Every meal I've had at Little Mountain has been extraordinary, heads and tails above many others in SB. Personally I… — Bill

for those who are interested in where the money comes from and where it goes, the most recent (2024) Form 990 is available at https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/471833911/202611349349306396/full — FollowThe Money

Back in 1988-1989 my then wife (Loma) and I lived at the estate known as Edgecliff Manor. Mr. Berman loved the idea of us parking… — Eric M Johnson

Then the Board is not performing the Number One job of any non-profit Board. Raising money. For the Endowment or Operations. Regrettably, Bellosguardo does not… — Judy's Older Brother

My wife and I toured Bellosguardo and our guide lived on the property and was not the only resident. Told us they bring in the… — Cee Oh

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