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Santa Rosa Island in One Day

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A day trip to Santa Rosa Island involves a lot of sightseeing on the ferry, but there’s enough time for a truly lovely hike through unspoiled nature.

Santa Barbara Is Considering a Sales Tax Increase

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Other recent news: Many of the school district’s solar arrays have yet to function; criminal charges filed against landlord; mysterious fish die-off; Old Town Antiques is closing; the tree of the month; county district attorneys vs. Carbmaster bread.

1912 House Remodeled by Lutah Maria Riggs Sells for $17.425 Million

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Last week’s sales also include Cove House Design’s spec reno on Alameda Padre Serra; two in Hope Ranch; Lower Village with pool; Shoreline Drive pocket listing; one with potential on the Riviera; sprawler above the Westside for $2.3 million off the initial ask; 1920 Structure of Merit in the Upper East; and more.

Wunderkind Is Opening a Second Shop in Montecito

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Plus: The Bar Method appears to be opening downtown; Solvang gay pride parade; Sherman Oaks design studio/shop moving to the Santa Ynez Valley; Christopher Cross to play the Lobero Theatre; Vandenberg Space Force Base has a new motto.

Where in Santa Barbara…?

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

Derf’s Café Is Closing After 47 Years

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There will be a party on Tuesday to celebrate the restaurant’s long history at De La Vina and Mission.

A Hope Ranch House Designed by Paul Revere Williams

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Noteworthy new listings also include zany architecture in Ennisbrook; Park Lane sprawler; Hope Ranch fixer; semi-rustic view house in Carpinteria; another $4 million spec reno just off the Westside; and more.

Coast & Olive Is Closing This Weekend

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More food news: The name and concept for the former Oliver’s space; Sushi Go Go at the harbor has reopened; Lilac Montecito is now serving breakfast and lunch; tantalizing croissants in Carpinteria; what’s happening with Fairview Gardens Farm?