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Starbucks Is Coming to the Funk Zone

More food news: Brophy Bros. plans to open a larger clam bar downstairs; new ownership for Louie’s California Bistro at the Upham hotel; Merci’s takeout roast chicken for two; Presqu’ile Winery bought land formerly used to grow cannabis; Pueblo Pollo is said to be reopening in Isla Vista; a change in direction at Linden Hall.

The State Street Advisory Committee Met Again

Other recent news: Blissful Boutiques makers’ market lost its lease at Paseo Nuevo; the city council approved new regulations for restaurant parklets; the Land Trust bought 48 acres on the Gaviota Coast; California Highway Patrol decided to stay and renovate its Calle Real office; progress for improvements at the Goleta Butterfly Grove; looking back at when a rich homeowner let hobos live on her property.

22-Acre Goleta Ranch Sells for $8 Million

Last week’s sales also include a flip on Eucalyptus Hill; Alta Mesa four-bedroom; Campanil fixer/teardown; and more.

Jules by the Sea Is Opening an Uptown Branch

Plus: The bookstore opening in Carpinteria; new retaining wall near the Santa Barbara Yacht Club; full-moon hike; the seasonal closure of Loma Alta Drive has begun; Leadbetter Beach Park turf renovation; Cody Jinks to play the Santa Barbara Bowl; low-key photography from the Botanic Garden’s archives.

Where in Santa Barbara…?

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

A $46.5 Million Showstopper From Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi

Noteworthy new listings also include a Picacho Lane estate for $45 million and a boxy neighbor three doors down; sunken indoor-outdoor bar in Birnam Wood; midcentury next to Knowlwood Tennis Club; 1921 Upper East cottage; and more.

Arts District Get-Together Tomorrow Evening

Plus: Chamber music at Bellosguardo; another Los Alamos landmark is for sale; screening of film about the origins of Plaza Rubio; guided tarantula walk; the Courtyard by Marriott’s roof deck; John Evans paintings at Caldwell Snyder.