For decades, State Street has been the rhythmic pulse of Santa Barbara—a historic boulevard connecting the mountains to the sea. However, the recent shift toward “parklets” and pedestrian-only zones has sparked a heated debate about the future of our downtown. Below is a letter from Ed Fuller, a concerned community member who argues that the current path of urban planning may be doing more harm than good to our city’s legacy and economic health.
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The legendary Rincon Classic is back for 2026, bringing together the best local talent and surf culture at one of California’s most iconic breaks. Presented by Channel Islands Surfboards and Merrick Lager, this annual celebration of wave‑riding excellence runs from January 17 to February 22, with flexible scheduling to ensure Rincon Point delivers its signature perfection.
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The 41st Santa Barbara International Film Festival (SBIFF) is set to transform the “American Riviera” into a cinematic paradise from February 4 – 14, 2026. Whether you’re a local cinephile or a traveler looking for red-carpet glamour, this guide covers everything you need to know about the 2026 lineup, honorees, and ticket info.
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The poster for the 41st Santa Barbara International Film Festival (SBIFF), created by local artist Baret Boisson, centers on the powerful theme of artistic freedom and the essential need to support creators.
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As we close the books on 2025, the South Santa Barbara County real estate market is sending clear signals: the “wait-and-see” era is ending, and transaction volume is returning. While the market isn’t quite back to the frantic highs of 2021, the December 2025 data reveals a stabilizing market with a fascinating divergence between single-family homes and the condo sector. Here is what the numbers tell us.
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You may be wondering why a real estate blog would post something about Martin Luther King. Many people are not aware of how much Martin Luther King helped the lives of home buyers, sellers, and real estate agents.
Martin Luther King’s death gave Congress the last push needed to pass the Fair Housing Act in 1968. The Fair Housing Act was put into place to ban racial discrimination in housing. You cannot be refused the rental or purchase of a house based on your race.
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As the sun dipped behind the Santa Ynez Mountains and the scent of fireplaces mingled with ocean air, Montecito wrapped up 2025 with a real estate market that was anything but sleepy. From beachside condos to sprawling estates, the year delivered a mix of record-breaking sales, strategic flips, and a shifting inventory landscape that kept agents and buyers on their toes.
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On January 13, 2026, the Santa Barbara City Council passed a temporary rent freeze in a narrow 4-3 vote. This moratorium acts as a “standstill” while the city drafts a permanent rent stabilization ordinance.
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After years of stagnant inventory due to high interest rates, 2026 may be the “healing year. With mortgage rates projected to settle around 6.0%, more homeowners are willing to trade their low-rate mortgages for a move, finally injecting much-needed inventory into the California market.
Active listings are expected to rise by nearly 10% across California as seller confidence returns.
Rising incomes combined with stable prices mean that real (inflation-adjusted) home prices may actually decline slightly, giving buyers their best negotiating leverage since 2020.
For Southern Santa Barbara, this means a shift from a “frenzy” to a “flow.” Expect more days on market and fewer aggressive bidding wars, making it a strategic window for buyers who were previously priced out.
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Los Angeles has always worn its history in plain sight—sometimes perched on a hill above Sunset, sometimes tucked behind hedges in Beverly Hills, and sometimes hiding in full view along the boulevards we think we know by heart. A vintage-style, illustrated map that once appeared in Vanity Fair captures this idea beautifully, turning the city into a playful yet reverent tour of landmark real estate.
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