Another Jeff Shelton House Is for Rent

Plus: Two more Santa Barbara Bowl shows (and so few women this season); double feature of documentaries about Montecito architecture; Lower State smoke shop status; Santa Barbara Fair & Expo is coming up; "Montecito: An Audio Soap Opera." 1

What’s the Story Behind the Seal of the City of Santa Barbara?

"It has two boats and a bay that doesn’t look a whole lot like Santa Barbara." 6

Newsletter: April 13

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Where in Santa Barbara…?

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

Renovated 1925 Tudor on the Riviera

Noteworthy new listings also include a pair of big Montecito Mediterraneans; Bonnymede condo for a jaw-dropping price; classic Santa Barbara charm on the Lower Riviera; turnkey San Roque for $2.45 million; and more.

A Stylish, Gracious, and Single-Level Estate in Montecito

This luxe, recently updated property blends classic elegance with Ralph Lauren–inspired sophistication in the coveted Cold Spring School district. Built by the esteemed firm of Giffin & Crane, the four-bedroom, four-and-a-half-bath home exhibits exceptional craftsmanship inside and out.

The County Might Build Workforce Housing Downtown

Other recent news: Jewelry store to close after 52 years; another DignityMoves project is in the works; prominent developer says he's getting out of Santa Barbara; city survey of historical buildings in San Roque; Trump administration orders more logging in Los Padres National Forest; Cottage Health looking to open a big new building in Buellton. 4

Embrace the Spring Season with Style

The area’s top boutiques have everything you need to put a little spring in your step.

Four Questions From the Mailbag

When will the broken stairs at Butterfly Beach get fixed? Is that intentional painting or graffiti in the Funk Zone? Why are some power lines bright green? And what's up with the "SB AG" license plates?

Newsletter: April 9

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