on the successful representation of the buyer & seller at 789 Rockbridge Rd, Sold for $14,200,000.
JOSIAH HAMILTON
MARSHA KOTLYAR ESTATE GROUP
805.565.4014
Home@MKGroupMontecito.com
MontecitoFineEstates.com DRE 01426886
THE EASTER TEAM
on the successful representation of the buyer at 601 San Ysidro Road, Sold for $6,300,000.
on the successful representation of the buyer at 2069 China Flat Road, Sold for $10,000,000.
THE EASTER TEAM
805.570.0403
Associates@EasterTeamRealtors.com EasterTeamRealtors.com DRE 00917775
THE KOGEVINAS GROUP
on the successful representation of the seller at 114 La Marina, Sold for $4,850,000.
JOSIAH HAMILTON
805.284.8835
Josiah@TheHamiltonCo.com
TheHamiltonCo.com DRE 01415235
CRISTAL CLARKE
on the successful representation of the seller at 930 San Antonio Creek Rd, Sold for $5,773,000.
THE KOGEVINAS GROUP
805.331.7577
Team@Kogevinas.com
MontecitoProperties.com DRE 01209514
CRISTAL CLARKE
805.886.9378
Cristal@Montecito-Estate.com Montecito-Estate.com DRE 00968247
ARNTZ
on the successful representation of the seller at 1011 Mission Ridge Road, Sold for $4,650,000.
KRISTIN ARNTZ
805.636.6867
Kristin@KristinArntzHomes.com
KristinArntzHomes.com DRE 01817970
KRISTIN
The Glorious Gardens of Santa Barbara and Montecito — on Full Display 100 Years Ago
In the spring of 1926, the Garden Club of America held its annual meeting in Santa Barbara. Affluent gardenlovers from the East Coast boarded a special train at Grand Central Station, for the cross-country trip.
Many of the delegates to the meeting stayed at the luxurious El Mirasol hotel for the four-day event and they visited spectacular gardens of the great estates of Santa Barbara and Montecito.
An editorial in the Morning Press welcomed the Garden Club delegates to the convention: “While our gardens may be said to be ‘at their best’ they are just as beautiful most of the year and as a matter of fact, we seldom have ‘a best’ time in Santa Barbara for showing beauty.”
It continued, “We love Santa Barbara because to us of Santa Barbara it is the most loveable city in America. Founded in the long ago by the self-sacrificing Franciscan Friars, the growth of Santa Barbara has been gradual, but the city has been builded in love by those who came here and settled because they found it a delightful place to live. There has been harmony, generally, and always a united loyalty of the place that we call our home.”
The editorial concluded, “Our welcome to you as visitors to our homes is all the more sincere because of this love we have for our city, because we feel that we have so much to be appreciative of and thankful for that we can and should share it with those who come amongst us. We of Santa Barbara hope you like your visit. Come again!”
Following the private tours for the Garden Club, the public was after a time when they were not allowed once again invited to participate in tours. But they were cautioned in an article in the Morning Press to mind their manners:
“The pleasant custom of opening beautiful gardens to the public has been inaugurated again. There was a time once when most of the lovely estates were open for inspection, but the public abused the privilege, picked the flowers and trampled them. Now a system of garden tours have been instituted in connection with the Better Homes campaign. The gardens will be open only on certain days and in connection with a garden tour planned by a committee representing the Plans and Plans of Community Arts association, Better Homes committee, Garden Club of Santa Barbara and Montecito and the Santa Barbara Horticultural Society. “Doubtless the tours, arranged twice a week, will prove of untold educational value. Perhaps the majority of garden lovers and home owners who go on the tours can not hope to have large estates, but these estates are made up of small gardens, and these small gardens may furnish inspiration for their own. There is always something to be learned in color and arrangement to be applied on a smaller scale.”
Cheri Rae is a longtime neighborhood advocate and the author of A String of Pearls: Pearl Chase of Santa Barbara. She is a boardmember of the Pearl Chase Society and the longtime editor of the society’s newsletter The Capital, where this article first appeared. Email
OUR SANTA BARBARA by Cheri Rae
Las Tejas, the Oakleigh Thorne California Estate
Arcady Estate
Arcady Garden gate
4 BEDS | 4.5 BATHS | 4,360 SQ FT | .3 ARCE | Offered at $3,975,000
Welcome to this elegant Tuscan estate, one of the most distinguished properties in The Bluffs, where the craftsmanship is real, the location is irreplaceable, and the lifestyle defines what it means to live on the California coast.
The home's floor plan is as functional as it is impressive, thoughtfully designed to accommodate every dimension of daily life. The great room serves as its natural center, anchored by a professional grade chef's kitchen and a statement fireplace, with a butler's pantry, formal dining room, breakfast nook, living room, and private office, extending the living options throughout. The finishes reflect a level of intention that is immediately apparent — hand-forged ironwork by Steven Handelman Studios, French limestone and wide-plank wood floors, massive, beamed doorways, and custom wood casings throughout. The quality of the materials and execution is evident in every room.
The primary suite is a genuine differentiator. Occupying its own wing upstairs, it offers a private retreat/office, peaceful veranda, a marble spa bath, dual boutique closets, and a fireplace, a level of luxury that is rarely found and impossible to overlook.
A custom copper and tile fountain sets the tone as three sets of French doors open to a sequence of patios and gardens suited for both quiet mornings and relaxed entertaining. A dedicated path connects directly to Ellwood Mesa, providing immediate access to preserved coastal trails and open land that is simply unavailable elsewhere along the Santa Barbara coast. Sandpiper Golf Course and the Bacara Resort are minutes away, placing world-class recreation and hospitality directly within reach.
In a market where true differentiation is rare, this property stands apart on multiple fronts, location, quality, and the kind of lifestyle access that provides a true sanctuary.
Lower Riviera European Charm
Set beyond a long, private approach, this light-filled residence offers a rare sense of seclusion within one of Santa Barbara’s most central and desirable neighborhoods. Tucked within an intimate, architecturally cohesive community, the home feels peacefully removed while remaining moments from downtown, the Upper East, and the city’s cultural destinations. Discover elevated living on the lower Riviera.
THE BEATING HEART OF SANTA BARBARA
1270DOVEMEADOW.COM | $2,995,000
An elevated escape in the heart of Santa Ynez Valley Wine Country, this modern Spanish-style ranchette sits on 5± acres within the coveted Ballard School District. Gated and private, it offers sweeping views, golden light, and a serene sense of arrival. The remodeled 4-bedroom, 3-bath home blends warmth with contemporary design, featuring vaulted wood-beamed ceilings, polished concrete floors, and a chef’s kitchen that opens seamlessly outdoors through a wall of bi-fold glass doors. A detached 1-bedroom guest house with its own drive, garage, and studio adds versatility. While the grounds feel quietly magical, majestic oaks, winding paths, fruit orchards, and curated outdoor spaces for gathering and retreat. With views of Figueroa Mountain, it captures the essence of refined, effortless Wine Country living. 1270 Dove Meadow Road
Land Trust Celebrates at Arroyo Hondo Preserve
On May 17, the Land Trust of Santa Barbara County held its annual spring picnic fundraiser at one of its most visited and beloved properties, the Arroyo Hondo Preserve on the Gaviota Coast. The event was in part a 25th anniversary celebration of the Land Trust’s stewardship of this awe-inspiring, 910-acre canyon preserve.
Upon arrival at the midday event, guests socialized and perused experience stations set up by the Land Trust and partner nonprofits. Then guests were seated under an enormous open-air tent for a tasty lunch, remarks by Executive Director Meredith Hendricks and Board President Laurel Fisher Perez, and a spirited auction and paddle raise led by Geoff Green.
Hendricks reflected on the importance of Arroyo Hondo “a gem of biodiversity” that has been enjoyed by more than 50,000 visitors, and also on the magnitude of the responsibility of caring for it. She related the complicated nature of the Land Trust’s work of finding willing landowners and securing funding to conserve property where there is a public benefit. That our county is one of the most high-profile, in-demand places on planet Earth, according to Hendricks, makes the Land Trust’s work especially challenging.
At the event and in an interview, Hendricks explained that the Land Trust has moved from its more reactive posture of the past, waiting for opportunities to arise, to a more active position now of pursuing conservation deals with landowners.
While upcoming deals are still being worked out and thus confidential, the Land Trust expects to close on seven transactions totaling more than 6,000 acres in the next 12 months. The properties are in high biodiversity and agricultural areas, including in the Santa Maria Valley, Happy Canyon, Purisima Hills, and Lompoc Valley. More than $17 million in federal and state funds, some private funds, and landowner donations and mitigation have enabled this incredible level of transactions to take place.
On a separate front, the Land Trust has secured the necessary funding to redo its conservation blueprint data mapping tool. The project, which involves partner organizations and the county, aims to provide an accessible, open-source tool, which all parties can use in decision making on land use and protection of the natural world.
Hendricks acknowledged the need for more housing and the value of agriculture in the county, but maintained that neither is incompatible with conservation being front and center. In appealing to donors, Hendricks noted the Land Trust has a strategic and collaborative approach and that its work involves “thinking so far beyond ourselves. This is not about any of us as individuals. It’s about what are the most thoughtful decisions we can make now for what we hope to be the best possible outcomes for the future.”
Since its founding in 1985, the Land Trust has protected more than 58,000 acres.
It had to temporarily close public access to Arroyo Hondo Preserve after last winter’s storms caused significant flooding, landslides, and damage to trails, roads, and infrastructure. Earlier this month, the preserve reopened for guided tours, by reservation, while restoration work continues in other parts of the preserve.
Story and photos by Gail Arnold
Major sponsor Patricia Bragg Foundation President Nick Schneider, Land Trust Executive Director Meredith Hendricks, and Land Trust Board President Laurel Fisher Perez
Development Associate Eden Hagen with Boardmembers Scott Van Der Car and Valerie Hoffman
Arroyo Hondo Preserve Managers John Warner and Jennifer Dunn
Marc Chytilo and County Supervisor Joan Hartmann
Land Programs Director Leslie Chan, Donor Engagement Manager JB Bowlin, and Development and Communications Director Vanessa Stowers
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5518 Armitos Ave Apt #86, 1BD, 1BA, Sat 12-3 & Sun 1-3, $595,000, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, Aaron Foster / Madhu Khemani 805-722-0072 / 805-252-0625, DRE#02305957 / #01387945
5518 Armitos Ave Apt #93, 1BD, 1BA, Sat & Sun 1-3, $599,000, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, Jeanne Palumbo / Bob Walsmith Jr 805-689-1968 / 805-702-5362, DRE#00620622 / #01932231
7620 Hollister Ave #111, 1BD, 1BA, Sun 1-3, $609,000, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, Britney Schalla 805-4039606, DRE#02381638
269 Moreton Bay Lane Unit
2, 3BD, 2BA, Sun 1-4, $843,000, Douglas Elliman Of California, Inc, Melissa Borders 805-453-0842, DRE#01909480
541 Sweet Rain Pl, 3BD, 2.5BA, Sat 11-1 & Sun 12-3, $1,219,000, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, Denise Castro / Aaron Foster 805-724-5377 / 805-722-0072, DRE#02324715 / #02305957
53 Amador, 3BD, 2BA, Sat 1-3 & Sun 1-4, $1,325,000, Village Properties, Lourika Van Tonder / Carol Frazzano 805-280-5865 / 805-252-2272, DRE#02211987 / #01123779
515 Mills Way, 3BD, 2BA, Sat 1-4 & Sun 1-3, $1,475,000, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, Stefan Rock Stojanovski / Avi Becker 805-570-0640 / 805-944-2653, DRE#02112629 / #02076584
329 Vereda Del Ciervo, 4BD, 4.5BA, Sun 2-4, $3,395,000, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, Steve Heller 805-2522749, DRE#00929496
7705 Kestrel ln, 4BD, 5BA, Sun 1-4, $3,975,000, Village Properties, Alyson Spann 805-637-2884, DRE#00907674
Saturday 5/30 & Sunday 5/31
San Roque
2732 Miradero Drive, 2BD, 2BA, Sat 1-3, $1,650,000, Village Properties, Liz Benson 805-402-1945, DRE#02252004
809 Willowglen Road, 4BD, 3BA, Sun 1-4, $2,995,000, Sotheby’s International Realty, Alex Gallop 805451-1695, DRE#02020303
The Mesa
1312 Shoreline Drive, 4BD, 2BA & 1PBA, Sun 1-4, $7,650,000, Sotheby’s International Realty, Sherry Lawson 805-252-4400, DRE#01019856
The Riviera
825 Paseo Alicante, 2BD, 2BA, Sat 1-4, $1,850,000, Douglas Eliman Of California, Inc, Melissa Borders 805453-0842, DRE#01909480
1720 Mission Ridge Road, 3BD, 3BA, Sat 2-4, $3,195,000, Sotheby’s International Realty, Kathy Henry 805-637-4400, DRE#01403548
1416 Dover Road, 3BD, 2BA, Sat & Sun 2-4, $4,295,000, Village Properties, Teddy Muller 805-6982347, DRE#02160267
Santa Barbara
340 Old Mill Rd Spc #82, 2BD, 2BA, Sun1-3, $850,000, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, Mermis Team 805-8955650, DRE#00891742
2630 State St #7, 2BD, 2BA, Sat 1-3, $1,119,000, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, Lyndsey Jones 805-680-2856, DRE#02125898
1618 Clearview Rd, 2BD, 1BA, Sat 2-4 & Sun 10-12, $1,300,000, Village Properties, Shawn Poindexter 805826-1762, DRE#02222632
535 Wentworth Ave, 3BD, 2BA, Sat 12-2 & Sun 11-1:30, $1,349,000, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, Steve Heller 805-252-2749, DRE#00929496
285 Rosemead St, 4BD, 2BA, Sun 2-4, $1,449,000, Coast & Valley Properties, Robert Ruccione 805729-2004, DRE#00544022
1309 Castillo St, 2BD, 2BA, Sat & Sun 1-4, $1,475,000, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, Beverly Herrera 805-7558405, DRE#01152828
535 Arroyo Ave, 2BD, 1BA, Sun 2-4, $1,895,000, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, Kathy Strand Spieler 805-895-6326, DRE#00851281
126 Santa Ana Ave, 7BD, 4BA, Sat & Sun 12:30-3, $1,900,000, JBR Broker, Judy Beth Replogle 805-570-6164, DRE#00812543
11 Romaine Dr, 2BD, 2BA, Sun 1-3, $1,985,000, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, Laura Drammer 805-448-7500, DRE#01209580
3711 Torino Drive, 3BD, 2BA, Sat 2-5 & Sun 2-4, $1,995,000, eXp Realty/Zia Group, Kimberly Rockwell 805-698-8848, DRE#01482947
1217 N Salsipuedes St #B, 3BD, 3BA, Sat & Sun 1-4, $2,145,000, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, Michael Silva / Bryan R. Uhrig 805-717-5664 / 805-331-3191, DRE#01962674 / #01467861
5260 Kaiser Ave, 5BD, 3BA, Sat 1-3, $2,249,000, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, Amy Mearce 805-705-7820, DRE#02029017
512 E Arrellaga St, 3BD, 2.5BA, Sun1-4, $2,350,000, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, Katya Sheets 805-7082323, DRE#02061444
989 N San Marcos Road, 5BD, 3BA, Sat & Sun 1-4, $2,398,000, Douglas Elliman of California, Adam McKaig 805-452-6884, DRE#01237501
401 Loma Media, 3BD, 2BA, Sun 1-4, $2,675,000, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, Michael Silva 805-717-5664, DRE#01962674
3877 Via Las Brisas, 3BD, 3BA, Sun 1-4, $2,795,000, Village Properties, Marilyn Moore 805-689-0507, DRE#01255085
2609 Montrose, 4BD, 2BA, Sun14, $3,150,000, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, Kristen Maggitti 805-895-8387, DRE#02195648
9 E Quinto St, 3BD, 2.5BA, Sun 1-3, $3,195,000, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, Arrianne Sandera 310-547-7401, DRE#01872853
3324 Campanil Drive, Lot, Sun 3-5, $3,500,000, Compass, Chris W. Hunt 805-453-3407, DRE#01326111
1811 Prospect Avenue, 2BD, 2BA, Sun 11-2, $3,595,000, Compass, Chris W. Hunt 805-453-3407, DRE#01326109
1624 Shoreline Dr, 5BD, 4BA, Sat 1-3, $3,849,000, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, Sharon Jordano 805-280-2055, DRE#02195847
1624 Shoreline Drive, 5BD, 4BA, Sat 1-3, $3,849,000, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, Sharon Jordano 805280-2055, DRE#02195847
4055 Naranjo Drive, 3BD, 2BA & 1PBA, Sat & Sun 1-3, $3,895,000, Sotheby’s International Realty, Tyler Mearce / Kristi Curtis 805-450-3336 / 805-886-6135, DRE#01969409 / #02012866
1460 Twinridge Road, 4BD, 4BA, Sat 1-4, $3,895,000, eXp Realty/Zia Group, William Franco 805-4500820, DRE#02020491
908 Via Los Padres, 5BD, 4.5BA, Sat 2:30-4:30, $3,995,000, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, Steve Heller 805-2522749, DRE#00929496
1510 Franceschi Rd, 3BD, 3BA, Sat & Sun 1-4, $4,500,000, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, Fox Monfort / Stefan Rock Stojanovski 805-450-6528 / 805-570-0640, DRE#02278443 / #02112629
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OPEN HOUSES
450 El Cielito Rd, 4BD, 4.5BA, Sun 2-4, $4,750,000, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, Katinka Goertz 805-708-9616, DRE#01871645
118 E Islay St, 4BD, 2.5BA, Sun 2-4, $4,850,000, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, Rachel Brown 805-570-7160, DRE#01950975
Upper East
518 E Islay Street, 4BD, 4BA, Sat 1-3 & Sun 2-4, $2,650,000, Village Properties, Emily McPherson / Shawn Poindexter 805-766-6014 / 805-826-1762, DRE#02133962 / #02222632
Montecito
746 Westmont Rd, 4BD, 3BA, Sat & Sun 12-3, $2,895,000, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, Sarita Vasquez 805-7291115, DRE#02232751
175 Hermosillo Rd, 3BD, 2.5BA, Sat 12:30-2:30& Sun 2-4, $3,999,000, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, Rachael Douglas / Michelle Madril 805-319-0900 / 805-453-0927, DRE#02024147 / #01961707
135 Pomar Lane, 3BD, 2BA & 1PBA, Sun 1-4, $6,385,000, Sotheby’s International Realty, Kristin McWilliams 805-455-5001, DRE#01853292
Carpinteria
3375 Foothill Road #424, 2BD, 2BA, Sun 12-3:30, $1,325,000, Village Properties, Michael Dickman 805689-3355, DRE#02093312
3375 Foothill Road #921, 3BD, 2BA, Sun By Appt, $1,750,000, Village Properties, Michael Dickman 805689-3355, DRE#02093312
1994 Paquita Drive, 3BD, 2BA & 1PBA, Sun 1-3, $3,360,000, Sotheby’s International Realty, Thalia Kerstiens 805-705-2693, DRE#02180975
Santa Ynez Valley
665 Shaw St, 4BD, 2BA, Sun 12:30-2, $849,000, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, Ava Ji 805-886-2831, DRE#01964940
9 Chamiso Dr, 4BD, 3BA, Sat 1:303 & Sun 10-12, $895,000, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, Ava Ji 805-886-2831, DRE#01964940
755 Moonglow Rd (Lompoc), 4BD, 2.5BA, Sat 1-3 & Sun 1-4, $920,000, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, Candice Signa 805-680-7300, DRE#01226917
354 Perkins St, 3BD, 2BA, Sat 10-1, $925,000, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, Ava Ji 805-886-2831, DRE#01964940
804 Creekside Pl, 3BD, 2.5BA, Sun 12:30-2:30, $1,875,000, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, Rhoda Johnson 805-7058707, DRE#01070384
2667 Quail Valley Road, 3BD, 3BA, Sat 12-2, $2,149,000, eXp Realty/Zia Group, Phillip Cota 805-252-8611, DRE#02141597
970 College Canyon Rd, 4BD, 4.5BA, Sun 1-4, $3,350,000, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, Candice Signa 805-6807300, DRE#01226917
Ojai
4222 Thacher Rd, 2BD, 2BA, Sun 1-3, $1,495,000, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, Sharon MaHarry 805-766-7889, DRE#01438966
15990 Maricopa Hwy, 6BD, 5BA, Sun 1:30-4, $1,940,000, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, Patty Waltcher 805-3403774, DRE#01176473
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STORY TIME: A Last-Minute 1031 Exchange Success
privacy on this fabulous Montecito estate. Resting at the property is a charming Craftsman style home circa 1912. Today, it modern amenities, and still charm. Located in MUS.
We proudly represented the buyers of this lovely townhome, which closed on May 4th, 2026. This transaction was especially rewarding because we had the opportunity to help longtime friends successfully complete a very time-sensitive 1031 exchange. At the beginning of April, they reached out to us after struggling to identify a replacement property. They had originally pursued opportunities out of state, but after selling their downleg “relinquished” property, the clock was ticking: they had only 45 days to identify a replacement property and 180 days to close under strict 1031 exchange guidelines. With roughly 20 days left to identify a property, they decided they wanted to remain invested here in Santa Barbara instead. Needless to say, the pressure was on. We immediately went to work, getting them into every viable option in their price range while also making sure we found something that truly fit their long-term goals and investment needs. Then, almost at the perfect
Rare ocean front estate on the Mesa! This spectacular 4bed/4.5bath ultra-luxury property boasts ~5,100+ sq. ft. of living space resting on over 1/2 acre of prime California coastline. Enjoy unparalleled ocean views from every corner of this contemporary home. Must see in person!
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CARPINTERIA PEREZ MARK EU
DOUGHTY SARA EA
FAUALDING DWIGHT EA
HUSTED CRAIF EA SALINAS BERNARDO
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EGUSQUIZA ANNA $525,000 5/05/26 485 DEGASPARIS ST
ISLA VISTA BRASEL SARAH EA SNYDER DAVID EA $1,595,000 5/01/26 6877 FORTUNA RD
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The war in Ukraine compromised the flow of oil and natural gas to European countries leading to a shift toward more solar and wind energy. The war in the Middle East is producing a similar acceleration to clean energy across the
In 2025, China alone accounted for half of the world’s solar generation and most of the planet’s new wind output. The same year, two-thirds of India’s total energy investment ($150 billion) was for clean energy.
On the global scene, this shift to solar, wind, and geothermal energy is a major source of economic growth. From 2019 to 2023, five million jobs across the globe were added by expanding renewables (from 30 million in 2019 to 35 million in 2023). It is predicted that another 10 million jobs will be added in clean energy by 2030 while fossil fuels will lose three million jobs.
A key obstacle showing down the clean
transition has been the need for improved battery storage to manage intermittent supply. In the past couple of years, there have been big strides in battery innovation and development. Battery costs fell by 45 percent in 2025 while storage capacity grew by 46 percent. This allows solar power to run beyond peak daylight hours. The battery capacity added in 2025 shifts 14 percent of solar generation from midday to peak usage evening hours.
Scaling up the implementation of promising new battery technologies remains a hurdle, however. Expanding, adding flexibility, and integrating storage into the electric grid infrastructure are other issues that need substantial investment. Big investments are also needed to shift aviation and heavy industry out of reliance on fossil fuel. Halting subsidies to fossil fuels could expe-
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dite solving these challenges.
Ten years ago, based on existing policies and pledges, it was forecast that the planet would experience a 3.5-degree Centigrade warming. Since then, 60 countries have scaled back or eliminated completely planned coal expansion projects. Many of these cancellations have been replaced by clean energy. Clean energy is no longer an alternative but the default. The outlook is now for a 2.6-degree C warming, still extremely high, but 26 percent lower that it was a decade ago, and the transition is accelerating.
Dennis Allen is chair of Allen Construction, an employeeowned company committed to building and operating sustainably. He is also former chair of the Dean’s Council at the Bren School of Environmental Science & Management at UCSB and a former boardmember of the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History.
by Dennis Allen
BE YOUR OWN HOUSE DETECTIVE
Thursday, May 28 6:00-8:00 PM
Featuring Betsy J. Green, the Great House Detective
Being keenly aware of Santa Barbara’s built environment, especially the unique expression of each structure, is like unraveling a mysterious treasure hunt or jigsaw puzzle. Santa Barbara’s story is in large part told by uncovering the fascinating details of each structure and home that forms the city’s neighborhoods and overall character. Knowing your home’s history can even help attract prospective buyers and make your house stand out.
From reviewing old phonebooks, maps and building permits, to exploring genealogy websites, local historian, Betsy Green, will share “tips and tricks” for becoming your own house detective.
“There’s more and more information available online all the time – it’s a great time to be a home history hunter!” says Betsy.
Audience members are invited to bring questions about their home for Betsy to tackle in real time. Betsy will also share links to websites with useful information.
Betsy J. Green is a writer, local history aficionado, and author of the Great House Detective column for the Santa Barbara Independent.
Presented by the Architectural Foundation of Santa Barbara as a public, pay-what-you-can event. More info and reserve your spot at afsb.org.
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