9+ hour, 39+ min ago  (443+ words) June 19, 2026|by Our Partners Directly on the sand, the contemporary residence at 6726 Breakers Way offers three bedrooms, three and a half baths, and 2, 643 square feet on one of the most coveted stretches of beach on the California coast. Renovated in…...

12+ hour, 15+ min ago  (378+ words) June 19, 2026|by Erik Torkells "Anticipated to be completed in November," 196 Santa Elena Lane ($6. 5 million) is will be a four-bedroom with guest house in the Montecito Oaks neighborhood. The benefits of new construction are obvious, and there's still time to make…...

21+ hour, 57+ min ago  (372+ words) June 18, 2026|by Erik Torkells " Why and how the city of Santa Barbara uses the herbicide Roundup. "Independent " A classic from last week's Montecito Journal police blotter. Don't tell them about the game of hangman. Tags: 999 Andante Road, 817 State Street, San…...

23+ hour, 28+ min ago  (617+ words) June 18, 2026|by Our Partners 4451 Via Alegre'is one of Hope Ranch's truly distinguished legacy properties. Positioned behind decorative wrought-iron gates on a remarkably private, level 2. 52-acre parcel, the estate enjoys breathtaking 180-degree mountain views and expansive mature grounds that unfold from…...

2+ day, 13+ hour ago  (485+ words) June 17, 2026|by Erik Torkells A recent meeting regarding the railroad siding (second rail) proposed by the LOSSAN rail corridor agency along Padaro Lane was reportedly heated, with residents in opposition'particularly because the plan will result in the removal of over…...

2+ day, 13+ hour ago  (342+ words) June 17, 2026|by Erik Torkells FOOD STUFF " Silvergreens Cafe has opened downtown (above). " The return of Thrifty Ice Cream. " The menu at Neighborhood Grill, likely opening this week. " The California Wine Festival is coming up. " Using AI to help with wine…...

3+ day, 12+ hour ago  (391+ words) June 16, 2026|by Erik Torkells " Women's apparel brand Lela Rose'modern designer separates for day to occasion'opens at The Post on June 26. " Robert Plant with Saving Grace and Suzi Dian will be at the Arlington Theatre on October 1. And Melissa Etheridge plays…...

5+ day, 12+ hour ago  (377+ words) June 14, 2026|by Erik Torkells " Silvergreens Cafe, in the Amazon building at State Street and Carrillo Street, opened yesterday. From the press release: Online ordering isn't available yet, but you can get a sense of the menu here (and some screenshots…...

5+ day, 13+ hour ago  (337+ words) June 14, 2026|by Erik Torkells WALK WITH ME The residential areas around La Colina Junior High School and Bishop Diego High School have two distinct personalities'and rather a lot of street libraries. JUST LISTED Noteworthy new listings: Appealing Mediterranean in Toro…...

1+ week, 11+ hour ago  (454+ words) June 12, 2026|by Erik Torkells 965 Park Lane ($10. 7 million) is one of the two highest-elevation houses on the street, and the views, as you might expect, are outstanding'even from the home theater (with a heck of a sound system). The interiors would…...