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Santa Barbara to Explore a “Vacancy Tax” for Residential and Commercial Properties

Other recent news: Holiday parade to return; Antique Alley to close after 33 years; lax enforcement of ban on gas-powered blowers; more ICE arrests and lawless behavior; downtown EV-charging station open; Santa Barbara Unified School District to build more staff housing; setback for proposed Goleta church; update on 18-story tower in Carpinteria; new local doll company.

Get Ready for the 4th of July and Save Up to 30% at Hayward’s

Hayward’s can help you navigate the three most popular materials for outdoor furniture—teak, aluminum, and wicker—while offering substantial savings of up to 30% off.

The Lovin’ Spoonful Frozen Yogurt Shop Has Reopened

More food news: Fro-yo pop-up in the works; first impressions of The Neighborhood Grill in Noleta; profile of The Chanticlair; classes for adults at Apples to Zucchini Cooking School; Solvang ice cream shop opening date; Petra Cafe has officially closed.

A Sanctuary Above San Roque

Reimagined down to the framing by a boutique Santa Barbara design firm, this contemporary hillside residence is designed for serene, intentional living.

What’s Next for Summerland’s Big Yellow House

Plus: The locked gate in the Upper Village; new place to stay in Los Alamos; the cut-out at the end of Stearns Wharf; Nicole Strasburg paintings at Sullivan Goss; walking E. Camino Cielo.

1980s Spiffer-Upper Above the Hedgerow Sells for $8.1 Million

Last week’s sales also include the bumpy one on Ortega Ridge; Campanil contemporary; midcentury condo in the Upper Village; spec reno bait in Park Highlands; Bonnymede one-bedroom; and more.

48 Ways to Entertain Out-of-Town Guests

Houseguest season is upon us, but how to keep them occupied? Here are a whole lot of quintessentially Santa Barbara suggestions. Of course, you need not be hosting visitors to justify an adventure….

Where in Santa Barbara…?

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