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September 27, 2026

  • Food Stuff

Opening in Carpinteria: Rincon General Bodega and Wine Bar

More food news: St. Bibiana is expanding; The Ellwood rethought its model; Alma Fonda Fina name change; open house and cookout at the White Buffalo Land Trust; opening date for the Restaurant at Edna; profiles of Vic's Wine Bar and Ojai Mountain Farm; Jeannine's is annexing Tap Thai's space in Goleta; Mini Kabob returns to Na Na Thai. 7

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Newsletter: September 27

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Where in Santa Barbara…?

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September 25, 2026

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An Adorable Moody Sisters Cottage That Got Moved to the Mesa

Noteworthy new listings also include a jaunty roofline on Padaro Lane; Ortega Ridge single-level; a hop and a skip from Montecito Union School; good energy on Eucalyptus Hill; handsome devil on the back of the Riviera; pied-à-terre with a view; and more.

September 24, 2026

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Highlights of the Fall Art Season

When it comes to the arts, Santa Barbara punches well above its weight. In coming months, you can enjoy world-class gallery shows, sublime music performances, exciting theater, and even visits to artists’ studios.

  • News Roundup

The Surfliner Inn Vote Got Pushed Back

Other recent news: Santa Barbara rent stabilization moves forward; the rise of e-bike injuries; Republican congressional candidate ditches the party; the latest on Sable Offshore; Santa Rosa Island reopens for overnight camping. 3

September 23, 2026

  • Slow News Week

Vanity, Thy Name Is… (Part 4)

The best vanity license plates are the ones that are a little surprising. 6

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Newsletter: September 23

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September 22, 2026

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Park Elm Residences: Where Immediate Luxury Meets Century City Living in Los Angeles

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