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The Hollywood Reporter
‘The Biggest Little Farm’ Sequel Series to Debut Next Month in Follow-Up to 2019 Documentary (Exclusive)
A sequel series to the documentary The Biggest Little Farm is ready to spring to life. Neon to Produce Fictional SCP Foundation Anthology Feature John and Molly Chester, who first captivated audiences with their 2019 feature, are set to return for the 12-part docuseries The Biggest Little Farm Series , which launches on YouTube on Nov. 8, The Hollywood Reporter has learned. John Chester directed the 2019 documentary that focused on the couple working to establish their Apricot Lane Farms in Moorpark, California. Neon released the film in May 2019 after it premiered at Telluride. The project helped bring attention to regenerative farming and the importance of maintaining a sustainable ecosystem where people and animals can thrive together. Prior to her shift to farming, Molly Chester worked as a private chef in Los Angeles and was dedicated to techniques aiding digestion. Chester returns to helm The Biggest Little Farm Series , which spans more than 15 years of filming on location in California’s Ventura County. Hailing from FarmLore Films, LLC, the docuseries counts Chester, Erica Messer, Regina K. Scully and Sandra Keats as executive producers. Amy Overbeck and Ali Galante serve as co-executive producers, while Tom Quinn, Paul Gurinas, Jessica
sitelinesb.com
Picacho Lane Compound Priced to Move
Noteworthy new listings…. Built in 1947, 633 Picacho Lane ($18.5 million) combines single-level Mediterranean architecture with more recent Arts & Crafts interiors. The mix won’t be for everyone, and buyers drawn to prestigious Picacho Lane might prefer more of a manor. But the 2.25-acre property is rather impressive: long, beautiful approach; sexy grotto pool with two waterfalls and a hot tub that seats 16; pool house; dance studio; tennis court with gorgeous mountain view; and private well. It strikes me as priced to move.
Coastal View
Casitas Cleaners prepares to hang it up
After more than three decades of pressing shirts, removing stains and caring for countless pieces of Carpinteria’s wardrobe, Sunny and Jun Han are getting ready to hang it up. Casitas Cleaners, a fixture in Casitas Plaza since 1985, will close its doors for good on Oct. 30, ending a...
KEYT
Transporter-18 Mission Scheduled to Launch From Vandenberg SFB Thursday Afternoon
VANDENBERG SPACE FORCE BASE, Calif. (KEYT) – A Falcon 9 launch of the Transporter-18 mission is scheduled from Space Launch Complex 4 East on Thursday, Oct. 1, between 11:18 a.m. and 12:16 p.m. Pacific Time. A backup 58-minute launch window for the mission has been scheduled for the following...
Santa Barbara Independent
Jim Knell’s Big Move: Santa Barbara Real Estate Mogul Launches Drive to Get Cars Back on State Street
Jim Knell may be far from a household name. But on State Street, Knell — founder of SIMA Corp — is by far the biggest commercial landlord in town, with 300 business tenants. Definite in his attitudes and blunt in his delivery, Knell is now letting his money do his talking, having just launched a campaign to bring cars back to State Street by a voter referendum should Knell’s paid signature gatherers collect 5,400 signatures of registered city voters required.
KEYT
GROUNDSWELL: Ojai filmmaker’s award-winning documentary explores regenerative agriculture
OJAI, Calif. — An Ojai filmmaker is taking a global look at how changing the way food is grown could help address some of agriculture’s biggest challenges, from drought and depleted soil to extreme weather and climate change. Rebecca Tickell, director of the documentary Groundswell, transformed her former...
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New Construction on Dorinda Triangle Sells for $11.25 Million
New-build four-bedroom at the corner of Olive Mill and Hot Springs (across from Casa Dorinda). Listed: $11.695 million in August 2026. 1996 compound on 10 acres between Los Olivos and Ballard; the seller paid $5.5 million in October 2024. Listed: $7.995 million in July 2026. Closed: $7.6 million. ·············...
Santa Barbara Independent
Housing Accountability Starts with an Accurate Record
Santa Barbara residents deserve safe housing and public agencies that take responsibility when they fall short. They also deserve accurate information about those agencies, especially when that information is being used to shape public policy. During the city’s recent debate over the Rent Stabilization Ordinance at the council meeting on...
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A Peek at the Biltmore’s Poolside Palapas
••• JC mentioned a while back that the pool area currently under construction at the Four Seasons Biltmore will include palapas, so I went for a look over the fence. There are indeed several palapas, along with a lot of palms. ••• Montecito’s East Valley Garage is under...
foothilldragonpress.org
Local produce meets a vibrant market at the 13th annual Port Hueneme Banana Festival
The warm sun shone down on hundreds of attendees as they sipped their banana horchata and enjoyed the live Latin American music at the 13th annual Port Hueneme Banana Festival (Banana Festival). On Saturday, Sept. 26, more than 50 vendors offered a variety of shopping and educational experiences at the port. Many of these vendors were agricultural businesses who were given the opportunity to share their products with visitors.
designerstoday.com
Pottery Barn launching new collaboration with Big Daddy’s Antiques
Pottery Barn, portfolio brand of Williams-Sonoma, Inc., announced today an exclusive collaboration with Big Daddy’s Antiques, a popular antique dealer and design destination known for a curated mix of vintage furniture, architectural salvage, found objects, and one-of-a-kind pieces. Founded by antiques dealer Shane Brown, who is described as having...
andnowuknow.com
Main Street Produce Names Vince Ferrante CEO, Mark Murai to Become Chairman of the Board; Daniel Fabian Comments
SANTA MARIA, CA - Main Street Produce, also doing business as Freshway Farms, has named Vince Ferrante Chief Executive Officer of the vertically integrated berry grower-shipper, effective September 28, 2026. Mark Murai, CEO since 2024, will become Chairman of the Board. As chairman he will guide the company's strategy, growth and partnerships.
pacbiztimes.com
Longtime Teledyne executive announces retirement
Jason VanWees, Teledyne Technologies’ Vice Chairman, announced that he will be retiring from his position on Feb. 1, 2027, at age 55. VanWees joined Teledyne before the company’s spin-off in 1999 and was named vice chairman in 2021. He spoke at a Ventech event in Santa Barbara in 2023, detailing Teledyne’s legacy as well as its M&A strategy.