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June 29, 2026

  • Hot Property

Five-Acre Padaro Lane Compound Sells for $33 Million

Last week's sales also include 1928 Spanish in prime Montecito; Birnam Wood with appealing courtyard pool; Moroccan-Mexican hybrid on East Valley Road; stylish Hale Park spec reno; Alma del Pueblo penthouse; Serena Park three-bedroom in two weeks; and more.

June 28, 2026

  • Burning Questions

Who Installed This Security Camera in Montecito?

"There's now a security camera at the intersection of Hot Springs Road and Olive Mill Road. Who's responsible for it?" 11

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Newsletter: June 28

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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

June 26, 2026

  • Just Listed

Beachfront Compound at the Western End of Sandyland Cove

Noteworthy new listings also include a showpiece in Birnam Wood; contemporary spec reno on Padaro Lane; Upper East Spanish Colonial; mini compound on Eucalyptus Hill; big views in Summerland; oceanfront Mediterranean between Carpinteria and Ventura; a remarkable chimney; and more.

June 25, 2026

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  • News Roundup

Santa Barbara to Explore a “Vacancy Tax” for Residential and Commercial Properties

Other recent news: Holiday parade to return; Antique Alley to close after 33 years; lax enforcement of ban on gas-powered blowers; more ICE arrests and lawless behavior; downtown EV-charging station open; Santa Barbara Unified School District to build more staff housing; setback for proposed Goleta church; update on 18-story tower in Carpinteria; new local doll company. 6

June 24, 2026

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  • Food Stuff

The Lovin’ Spoonful Frozen Yogurt Shop Has Reopened

More food news: Fro-yo pop-up in the works; first impressions of The Neighborhood Grill in Noleta; profile of The Chanticlair; classes for adults at Apples to Zucchini Cooking School; Solvang ice cream shop opening date; Petra Cafe has officially closed. 6

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Newsletter: June 24

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Just Listed

  • Beachfront Compound at the Western End of Sandyland Cove
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Recent Comments

No one is surprised when a loud, proud and well documented Bootlicker, declares that they like to lick boots. — Sam Tababa

Just Google "Flock sharing data" and click the news tab. You'll find stories like, "Federal and out-of-state agencies “improperly” searched San Francisco license-plate data gathered… — Michael

THANK YOU for saying this. Smash burgers are fine but incredibly one note. And so so overdone. They are the brussel sprouts of 2026. Make… — Jen

We have a system of fire watch cameras that don’t invade our privacy. https://alertcalifornia.org/ Cameras pointed at roadways are not effective for fire monitoring. — JL

Here is a great breakdown of the cameras intent and the company behind it. You be the judge on how invasive it is. https://www.reddit.com/r/unsound/s/14daAzVuhO — Dave

I've watched enough episodes of "Forensic Files," to know how helpful cameras like this can be in solving some murders. However, it's ironic that the… — Dan

Camera locations. Hit “Map” tab link st bottom: https://maps.deflock.org/timeline?lat=34.3159&lng=-119.6931&zoom=9.35 — Mr Fabulous

I absolutely support using this technology to help catch criminal activity, it is a great tool for law enforcement. — John

I love smashburgers but they've become the IPA of burgers. They're everywhere and impossible not to find. Give me an in house ground chuck/brisket, thick… — Noah

So long as they're not installing red light cameras and giving us automated tickets for rolling through lights and stop signs and speeding I'm okay… — Tomas

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  • The Lovin’ Spoonful Frozen Yogurt Shop Has Reopened
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Burning Questions

  • Who Installed This Security Camera in Montecito?
  • Why Are the Railroad Tracks Being Expanded Along Padaro Lane?
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