Goleta
Goleta, CA · Real Estate
sitelinesb.com
They Held Onto It for 40 Years—and You’ll Understand Why
Hidden between Downtown Santa Barbara and the ocean, on almost 3/4 acre at the end of a cul-de-sac, sits something genuinely rare. The moment you walk through 1102 Plaza del Monte and see the backyard, it stops you in your tracks. A sprawling oasis anchored by mature oak trees and wrapped in the kind of privacy that takes decades to grow into. Come take a look at the open houses this week: Thursday (10 a.m.-1 p.m.) and Sunday (1-4 p.m.).
Coastal View
VanAntwerp announces bid for City Council
Alexandra “Xy” VanAntwerp, a fourth-generation Carpinterian and current member of the Carpinteria Planning Commission, has announced her candidacy for the District 5 seat on the Carpinteria City Council. VanAntwerp filed nomination papers as the candidate filing period opened Monday, July 13, for the Nov. 3, 2026, General Municipal...
Coastal View
Support candidate to preserve Carpinteria’s character
After 20 years on the Carpinteria City Council, I am retiring as of December 2026. I want to thank you for your help and steadfast support in our shared mission to keep Carpinteria Carpinteria. I am thankful, also, that the Carpinteria City Council has been fortunate to have many strong citizen advocates who assist in directing the path of our government.
sitelinesb.com
1950s Hope Ranch Compound With Beach Access Sells for $16.45 Million
1950s collection of snug buildings on 3.3 bluff-front acres in Hope Ranch, with pool, tennis court, and private beach access. Listed: $19.995 million in February 2025, cut to $18.95 million in April 2026. Closed: $16.45 million. ·············. 1994...
VC Star | Ventura County Star
Short-term rental rules, permits change in Ventura. What it means
Ventura is accepting new applications and renewals for short-term vacation rental permits. Existing permit holders must renew their permits by Aug. 31 or the permits will be canceled, according to a city news release. New applicants may apply beginning July 13 within designated geographic zones on a first-come, first-served basis, according to the release. Approximately 120 renewal permits have been issued, said city spokesperson Jennifer Nance in a July 13 email. The city has designated specific geographic zones for the permits, and each zone has a maximum number of permits, she said. A total of 355 permits are available citywide. The city guarantees existing permit holders the ability to renew under a grandfathering provision, provided they meet updated requirements and submit applications on time through Ventura Online Permit Services, according to the release. A short-term vacation rental is a dwelling unit, other than one located in a hotel, that is rented to a tenant for no more than 30 consecutive days, according to the city’s website . The Ventura City Council adopted an updated short-term vacation rental and homestays ordinance on Dec. 10, 2024, according to the city's website. On April 28, the City Council approved modifications suggested by the
SFGate
Housing Wire
Kogevinas Group joins Sotheby’s International Realty in Montecito
The 7-member Kogevinas Group left Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices to join Sotheby’s International Realty, Montecito Brokerage. RealTrends Verified shows $265.5M in 2025 volume on 44 sides, and the team reported more than $161M closed so far in 2026. AI Summary. The Kogevinas Group has left Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices to join...
Santa Barbara Edhat
Ventura Updates Short-Term Rental Ordinance: Renew by August 31, Apply by July 13
The City of Ventura has finalized an updated Short-Term Vacation Rental (STVR) Ordinance with two critical deadlines property owners need to know:. Existing Permit Holders: August 31, 2026, renewal deadline. New Applicants: July 13, 2026, application opening date. Current STVR permit holders have until August 31, 2026, to renew their...
Santa Barbara Independent
Strong Opposition to Proposed Permanent Rent Cap
I write as a 77-year-old lifelong Californian, born in 1949, the poor son of a farmer in Porterville, California. My mother was a school teacher. I followed in her footsteps as a school teacher myself, while working three and four jobs most of my life. I attended night school for years and earned five college degrees: a BA in Agriculture, a Master’s in Agriculture, a Master’s in School Counseling, a Master’s in Special Education, and a Doctorate in Education. I served my country in the Army. I scrimped, saved, and lived frugally until I could afford my first home in Porterville. Through continued hard work and sacrifice, I purchased property in Santa Barbara in 1991, at the age of 42.
Santa Barbara Independent
Linking Needed Housing and Climate Resilience Gains
Housing is a national crisis but a critical one in Santa Barbara. To preserve the charm and special character of our community, we have developed a process of delay and denial for new building projects, especially for new housing. Getting approval for any new project is costly, prolonged, and problematic.
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Locals Are Quietly Moving To This California Town Where Homes Cost Under $140,000
In a state where a parking space costs more than most people’s cars, there’s a town in Kern County where actual houses sell for less than a Tesla. Taft, California is about 35 miles southwest of Bakersfield, and it’s proving that affordable California living isn’t just a myth your grandparents made up.
Santa Barbara Independent
Fifty Condos Coming to Santa Barbara’s North La Cumbre Road
This article was underwritten in part by the Mickey Flacks Journalism Fund for Social Justice, a proud, innovative supporter of local news. To make a contribution go to sbcan.org/journalism_fund. Fifty new condominiums are on their way to the La Cumbre area. On Wednesday, the Santa Barbara County Planning Commission okayed...
Santa Barbara Independent
Forty-Six-Home Project Proposed at Former Site of Santa Barbara Motorsports in Goleta
Forty-six homes are proposed for the Goleta property that most recently held Santa Barbara Motorsports at 5955 Calle Real. Located on a popular shopping strip anchored by Trader Joe’s, restaurants, shops, and banks, the development forecasts sets of three-story, three-bedroom structures, with attached two-car garages. Two of the units will be configured as “live-work” spaces, and each apartment would run 1,333 to 1,672 square feet. The project goes before the city’s Design Review Board on July 14 for a conceptual and preliminary review.
Santa Barbara Independent
American Riviera Bank Purchases Ventura Property for First Full-Service Ventura County Branch
VENTURA, Calif. (July 1, 2026) — American Riviera Bank has purchased 1220 S. Victoria Avenue in Ventura, establishing its first full-service branch in Ventura County and continuing its steady expansion along California’s Central Coast. Radius Commercial Real Estate’s Gene Deering and Lisa Shields exclusively represented American Riviera Bank...
Santa Barbara Independent
Former School Board President Gabe Escobedo to Run for Santa Barbara City Council
Gabe Escobedo, former president of the Santa Barbara Unified School District’s Board of Education and a longtime figure in local politics, officially launched his campaign for Santa Barbara City Council’s District 6 seat in the upcoming November election. Escobedo, who previously served as chair of the Santa Barbara...