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Montecito, CA · Business

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The Biggest Residential Sale in Montecito History

2840 Hidden Valley Lane has been sold for $75 million, the highest amount ever for a residential property in Montecito. The seller was Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos, who bought it from Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi for $34 million in 2018; they had purchased it from Ted and Heather Sturgess in 2013 and then added two adjacent parcels, for a total of nearly 17 acres. Despite the boldface names, the most famous former owner was the late interior designer John Saladino, who called it Villa di Lemma (get it?) and published a book about it in 2009. The above photo is from that book (and the place surely looks quite different by now).

Montecito, CA · 22d

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Lompoc council to consider a second extension for Space Base California developer

The developer behind Space Base California says investor interest is rising, yet it still needs an additional year to line up financing and finish the project paperwork required by its lease with Lompoc. Council is set to review a second extension for Pale Blue Dot Ventures during Tuesday’s meeting. The...

Lompoc, CA · 21d

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Planes of Fame’s New Location Takes Shape in Santa Maria

For more than three years now, the Planes of Fame Air Museum has been planning to establish its newest location at the historic Santa Maria Public Airport, as covered in our previous reports HERE. Since the groundbreaking ceremony held on February 20, 2025, the first of the new display hangars at Santa Maria, Hangar Alpha, has been rising from the ground up, while Hangar Delta, the new restoration hangar, stands structurally complete and is now having its internal infrastructure installed. Meanwhile, plans have already been drawn for a further two hangars (Bravo and Charlie) to be constructed on the 23-acre site, placed within easy access of Santa Maria Airport’s primary and secondary runways.

Santa Maria, CA · 23d

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Golden Quadrangle Megamansion Sells for $56.1 Million

Seven-bedroom, 20,000-square-foot mansion designed by Francis T. Underhill in 1917 on 10.5 acres of primest Montecito. Listed: $74 million in July 2021, cut twice to $59.9 million, raised to $60 million. Closed: $56.1 million. Photo: Courtesy Riskin Partners. ·············...

Montecito, CA · 23d

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Last Call at Mission Refill

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. Slowly, lotions, liquid soaps, and cleaning solutions disappear from Mission Refill’s large glass bottles. People pay for shampoo bars, tins of...

Santa Barbara County, CA · 21d

The Cool Down

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In California, expanded rebates add free help for EVs, chargers, heat pumps, and farm equipment

"Our programs help people take practical next steps."

California · 21d

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Dubroff: The region is facing an ag crisis. Ventura County is ground zero.

Ventura County farmers have been through a lot in the 150-plus years since they broke away from Santa Barbara County to plow their own future. But many ag leaders alive today tell me they can’t remember times as difficult as these. Widen the lens a bit, and prospects are not much better for Santa Barbara or San Luis Obispo County wine growers and producers of other crops.

Ventura County, CA · 22d

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Holding fishing grounds: Lessons learned in California

Fishermen facing the Blue Economy are frequently fighting turf battles with wind farms, aquaculture, Marine Protected Areas (MPAs), and more. The 2026 Pacific Marine Expo is offering several valuable educational programs, including a panel discussion titled “Save the Catch & Hold Our Ground.”. “We’ll be looking at lessons learned,...

California · 22d

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SpaceX's next rocket launch to tie California's 2025 record. Watch

Update: Scrub! The launch, originally targeted for Oct. 20, has been postponed for a third time, with a window now due to be open between 2:30 and 6:30 p.m. PT Friday, Oct. 23, according to a launch alert . SpaceX attributed the delay to "unfavorable weather." Californians may want to make a point to catch one or both of the next two rocket launches in the state . Coming up today (Oct. 20,) SpaceX plans to get its Falcon 9 rocket off the ground from the Vandenberg Space Force Base on a mission that will tie the annual record for launches in California. The next mission, of course, will then set a new record at 72 launches for all of 2026 – so far. Both missions will see SpaceX deploy batches of Starlink internet satellites to Earth orbit. Want to catch today's launch ? Plenty of places in California are popular for spectators . Just keep in mind that postponements due to weather or issues with rockets are common with spaceflight. Check back with the VC Star for any updates on the impending launch. In the meantime, here's what to know about the upcoming SpaceX rocket launch from Vandenberg in

California · 21d

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New Vintage Shop With “DGAF Mom Energy”

••• Old Town Goleta gets in on the vintage/resale wave with Plunder Thrift, a new shop at 5733 Hollister Avenue that promises “remarkable secondhand, radical prices, and DGAF Mom Energy.”. ••• I had an enjoyable coffee with two of the founders of Student Bees, the new company...

Santa Barbara, CA · 22d

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Round1 of reviving the Pacific View Mall

With recent store closures at the Pacific View Mall, many locals feared for the shopping center’s longevity and community relevance. However, new establishments have recently opened in an attempt to revitalize the mall. On Oct. 10, Round1, an arcade and bowling establishment, held its grand opening as the newest addition to the Pacific View Mall in Ventura, Calif.

Ventura, CA · 29d

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Report: Aerospace employs 80,000 in tri-county region

A new report makes the case that with 7,000 companies employing some 80,000 workers, the region should be recognized as a major hub for aerospace and autonomous systems. Called “The Central Coast: Built to Prove What’s Next,” the report catalogues a number of familiar assets and some new initiatives. The report was released by a group of economic development organizations called Uplift Central Coast, on Oct. 7.

San Benito County, CA · 22d

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County Proposes Faster, Simpler Planning Permits for Homes and Businesses

Press releases are posted on Independent.com as a free community service. (SANTA BARBARA, Calif.) – The County of Santa Barbara is proposing changes to make planning permits faster, simpler and less costly for residents and businesses, while still protecting public safety, the environment and community character. The changes are...

Santa Barbara, CA · 22d

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Central Coast jobless rate sees slight decrease in September

After three consecutive months of a rising unemployment rate, the Central Coast saw some good news for September, with the jobless rate dropping to 4.66% from 4.76% in August, according to the California Employment Development Department’s latest numbers released Oct. 16. All three counties saw their unemployment rate decrease...

Santa Barbara County, CA · 22d

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California Wind Damage: SCE Has Already Paid $1.6 Billion Over the Eaton Fire – Now It’s Cutting Your Power to Avoid the Next One

Santa Ana winds hit the Los Angeles area this week with gusts approaching 70 miles per hour. Southern California Edison responded the way it has been responding ever since the January 2025 fires: it cut the power. More than 70,000 customers across Los Angeles and Ventura counties lost electricity in a preemptive Public Safety Power Shutoff — what SCE calls a PSPS — while another 230,000 were placed under consideration for shutoffs. L.A. County Supervisor Kathryn Barger issued a blunt warning to residents: “Strong winds can cause fires to spread quickly, leaving little time to react.”

Los Angeles County, CA · 23d

KSBY News

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Power outages impacting thousands along central, south coasts

Thousands of Central Coast electricity customers are now impacted by Public Safety Power Shutoffs (PSPS).

Santa Barbara County, CA · 24d

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Wildfire risk leads to widespread SCE power shut offs

The planned power outages have led Simi Valley to issue a traffic alert, warning the community of impacts to multiple traffic signals.

Ventura County, CA · 25d

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Southern California power shutoffs see major change after days of dangerous weather

Power shutoffs across Southern California have dropped dramatically after days of dangerous Santa Ana winds and heightened wildfire risk left tens of thousands of customers without electricity. As of Sunday morning, just 1,391 Southern California Edison customers remained affected by Public Safety Power Shutoffs (PSPS), down from more than 63,000 on Thursday afternoon. According to […]

Ventura County, CA · 23d

Santa Barbara Independent

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City of Goleta Needs You: Apply for a Board or Commission

Press releases are posted on Independent.com as a free community service. GOLETA, CA, October 13, 2026 – The City of Goleta is seeking civic-minded community members to fill 15 upcoming vacancies across six local boards and commissions. Serving on a city board or commission is an impactful way to share your talents, shape Goleta’s future, and participate directly in local government.

Goleta, CA · 24d