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James Cameron’s Hollister Ranch Compound Sells for $26 Million

Last week’s sales also include a 1919 Reginald Davis Johnson house atop a Riviera ridge; sleek Toro Canyon contemporary on 160 acres; two-bedroom condo in Carpinteria’s Villa Sortino for $4.6 million; Mesa house for $4.215 million; and more.

Trattoria Vittoria Has Closed After 18 Years

More food news: Jonesy’s Fried Chicken is opening in Goleta; the new headquarters of Cutler’s Artisan Spirits will include a restaurant; expanded hours at Dang Burger; Pascucci’s salad dressing; Santa Barbara Smokehouse has been sold; checking in on Rory’s Other Place and Hotel El Roblar in Ojai.

Where in Santa Barbara…?

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

Prime Montecito Estate Ready to Be Glammed Up

Noteworthy new listings also include a renovated 1965 spread in Hope Ranch; textbook California cottage in the outer Hedgerow; sweet ranch house on Eucalyptus Hill; Plaza Rubio two-bedroom that looks like a value; Disney designer’s Ojai retreat; and more.

City Council Rejects Proposal for Paid Street Parking

Other recent news: More on the two new pools the Biltmore is building in its front yard; SpaceX continues to flout Coastal Commission policies; rise in rattlesnake bites; county supervisors are rethinking cannabis taxation; a surge in sick brown pelicans; Billy Baldwin and Chynna Phillips put their house on the market; Carpinteria photo archive is now online.

The Four Potential Designs for Franceschi Park

Plus: After 40 years, Wendy Foster is leaving downtown Santa Barbara; the Biltmore resort pushed its opening way back; proposed changes to a trio of Summerland buildings; a bunch of upcoming performances, including Ali Wong and Toad the Wet Sprocket; Goleta’s Clay Studio has changed its name; the lineup for the French Wave Film Festival.

Ocean-View Compound With Classic Montecito Charm

A hilltop Montecito estate on 1.7 acres, with dramatic ocean, island, and mountain views, 2475 Bella Vista Drive comprises a main house, converted vintage stables, and an awesome two-bedroom guest house reminiscent of the San Ysidro Ranch.

The Current State of the Four Seasons Biltmore

Plus: A GoFundMe has been set up for the Riviera family affected by a landslide; the car wash on N. Milpas Street has reopened; the Harbor Nautical Swap Meet is this Saturday; downtown landmark marred with signage; learn more about the Frank Lloyd Wright house in Montecito; Broadway in Santa Barbara announced its 2024-2025 season.