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Back to the Hedgerow

Despite its small size, and no matter what you consider its boundaries, Montecito’s Hedgerow neighborhood has more than enough charm to justify a second visit—this time, along San Leandro Lane and adjacent streets.

A New Beauty Collective in the Funk Zone

Plus: Clare Swan rebranded her Upper Village shop; The Men’s Den opened in the Funk Zone; photo show at Seimandi & Leprieur; martial arts studio near Gelson’s; Planned Parenthood’s big book sale is coming up; 25-unit apartment complex with no parking proposed for W. Los Olivos Street; questions about the earth movers near the San Marcos Foothills Preserve and the corner of Castillo and W. Montecito.

Southwestern Aerie in Toro Canyon Sells for $6.3 Million

Last week’s sales also include Spanish Colonial in a prime Golden Quadrangle location; E. Mountain Drive compound; off-market in Hope Ranch; West Mesa spec reno for $4.595 million; Camino Viejo fixer; the former hovel on Coyote Road; and more.

First Impressions of Milio’s Pizza

More food news: Wella’s Soul Food has pressed pause; a longer look at The Larder, Field + Fort’s offshoot in Carpinteria; the construction at Rusty’s Pizza on upper State Street; the Santa Barbara Vintners Festival is in October; much-anticipated Edna partially opened near San Luis Obispo.

Where in Santa Barbara…?

Know where this was shot? Prove it in the comments. (Update: We have a winner!)

Another New Contemporary on Olive Mill Road

Noteworthy new listings include a Toro Canyon farmhouse with beautiful barn; 1950s ranch house in the Lower Village; sweet bones on Glendessary Lane; Eucalyptus Hill fixer with views; 1970s Las Alturas project; and more.

Santa Barbara Backs Away from License Plate Cameras

Other recent news: Tracking down people who might’ve been exposed to measles; Cox Communications was sold; Isla Vista bluff memorial in the works; fundraising for repairs to Carpinteria’s public swimming pool; update on the Sheriff’s Office overtime fiasco; National Forest land at risk of paving and logging; the Paseo Nuevo peacock mosaics.

Hayward’s Labor Day Sale Begins August 29

Let Hayward’s help you design the perfect outdoor space while taking advantage of substantial savings.