The Post Montecito Sells for $56 Million in a Standout Coastal Retail Deal
A popular retail property along Santa Barbara’s coastline has changed hands in a high-value deal. The Post Montecito sold for $56 million on March 18, 2026, according to a social media post by Traded. Located on 1801 East Cabrillo Boulevard, the shopping center was acquired by Asana Partners, a...
Tom Modugno: The Birth of Haskells Pier
Haskells pier. A definitive marker for the end of the developed coastline and the beginning of the naturally beautiful Gaviota Coast. If you grew up in Goleta, this pier has been in the background of lots of beach day photos and in the foreground of many beautiful sunset shots. But...
Non-Native ‘Australian Backyard Mosquito’ Detected on Santa Barbara’s Westside; Vector District Ramps Up Response
The Mosquito & Vector Management District of Santa Barbara County (MVMD) has confirmed the first local detections of Aedes notoscriptus, a non-native, aggressive daytime-biting mosquito, in the city’s Westside neighborhood. The initial find was recorded March 13, and the district is expanding surveillance and control...
40,000 UC Workers Ratify Contracts After Statewide Organizing Campaign
Just days after tentative agreements were announced, roughly 40,000 unionized workers across the University of California system have voted to ratify new four-year contracts following months of demonstrations, strike threats, and sustained bargaining. According to the United Auto Workers Local 4811, about 28,000...
One805LIVE! Expands into Two-Day Event This Year
The annual benefit concert supporting Santa Barbara County first responders, One805LIVE! returns this year with a promising two-day event. On September 25 and 26, at Kevin Costner’s impressive oceanside estate in Summerland, One805LIVE! continues to expand while maintaining its original community-oriented mission....
March Edness 2026: Day 16 Answer Revealed
It’s Day 16 of this year’s March Edness! Can you guess the location in the above photo?. Enter your guess in the form below by 8:00 p.m. today and be specific. (What’s March Edness? Learn all about it here.) Guessing has closed. Point Value: 4. (Reminder: You...
Santa Barbara Airport Explores Potential Costco Gas Station, But Project Faces Hurdles
The Santa Barbara Airport Commission has approved an Exclusive Negotiating Agreement (ENA) with Costco Wholesale Corporation to explore the possibility of a gas station at the airport-owned business park north of Hollister Avenue. The agreement gives Costco 12 months of exclusive rights to study the site and assess...
🐑 Sheep Help Clear Santa Barbara Parks for Wildfire Safety
A herd of sheep is back in Santa Barbara parks this week to help reduce wildfire risk. The City’s Parks and Recreation and Fire Departments are using the animals to graze about 16 acres of open space across Parma Park, Laurel Canyon Park, Franceschi Park, and Hale Park. The grazing removes overgrown grass and brush,...
DWR Approves Assignment of State Water Project Contract
BUELLTON – The Central Coast Water Authority (CCWA) is pleased to announce that the State of California’s Department of Water Resources (DWR) has approved the assignment of the State Water Project (SWP) contract (SWP Contract) from Santa Barbara County Flood Control and Water Conservation District (District) to CCWA....
Santa Barbara Waterfront Property, Home to Longstanding Chad’s Restaurant, Listed for $5.75 Million
A commercial property along Santa Barbara’s waterfront, housing a popular restaurant, has been listed for sale. Located at 216 W. Cabrillo Boulevard, the property is an income-producing coastal asset in the heart of the city, according to Radius Group Commercial Real Estate. Home to the longstanding restaurant...
