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Pony Espresso Has Shortened Its Name and Expanded Its Ambitions

More food news: The reasons behind Linden Hall’s implosion; Crudo to open in Solvang; Pattaya Thai Restaurant has rebranded; profiles of Bouchon and Cookie Plug; the World of Pinot Noir festival is coming up; Los Alamos Market has a new owner.

Where in Santa Barbara…?

Know where this was shot? Prove it in the comments. (Update: The house wins.)

Santa Barbara Airport Has Added “VIP Concierge Service”

Plus: The Biltmore now intends to fill in its unpermitted pool; Heidi Merrick archive sale; Habitat for Humanity is looking to reopen its Restore store; progress for the Electrify America charging station; Orlebar Brown opened at the Montecito Country Mart; Los Patos roundabout construction to start soon; retreat center on Painted Cave Road; Namaste clothing boutique is moving.

The Effort to Build a New Pedestrian Bridge Over Highway 101

Other recent news: The spectacular Pepper Hill house finally got published; Santa Barbara’s new city administrator; some of the issues people have with county supervisor Das Williams; two school fields opened for after-hours use; understanding Santa Barbara’s Measure A; Carpinteria Avenue mixed-use development moves forward.

Soaking Up History at Castle Hot Springs

An hour north of Phoenix, down a long dirt road, is a luxury resort where boldfaced names have been savoring the sunshine and spring water for decades.

Eucalyptus Hill Contemporary Sells for $14.5 Million

Last week’s sales also include a 1962 Arcady three-bedroom; four Gobernador Canyon parcels; 1953 Hope Ranch off-market; condo near Santa Barbara High School for $2.5 million; and more.

What’s the History of This Tower on Ortega Ridge?

“I was on a trail run with some friends behind Summerland. We were on Hunt Drive and when you look across where the Ortega Reservoir is, there’s a house up on the hill that seems very old. From a distance, it looks like it may have a clock tower. Would you have any information about this building? Maybe it was a school or a commercial building back in the day?” —B.

Aperitivo Is Opening a Second, Larger Restaurant

More food news: Linden Hall is not happening; Augie’s 2.0 will have lower prices; Pico is on the market; quest for king cakes; take-and-bake chicken pot pies from Bossie’s Kitchen; Coral Casino’s liquor license; the Ethnic Breads wholesale bakery in Goleta is opening a storefront.