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Sistine Chapel Exhibit Is Coming to the Mission

Plus: Quonset hut for rent; Loma Alta Drive reopens this week; renderings of The Lofts at the Mill; 2024 dates for the Santa Barbara International Film Festival; abstract art at My Pet Ram; when the City Hall parking lot is open to the public.

Jenni Kayne Did Well With Her Santa Ynez Flip

Last week’s sales also include an Ennisbrook four-bedroom; Arcady farmhouse with potential; underpriced Upper East house; a wreck on the Riviera; and more.

The 10 Major New Developments Set to Reshape Santa Barbara

A wave of change—including apartments, shopping centers, hotels, and more—is headed our way.

Where in Santa Barbara…?

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

Santa Barbara May Finally Enforce Short-Term Rental Laws

Other recent news: Cannabis glut leads to growers backing out; Solvang allows gay pride banners; 26 automated license plate readers to be installed around the county; groundbreaking for the new Regional Fire Communications Center.

An Italian Villa With Gothic Overtones

Noteworthy new listings also include a 1929 Windsor Soule compound; midcentury fixer in Hope Ranch; three-bedroom on a Hedgerow private lane; Lower Village flag-lot farmhouse; Summerland Cottages lock-and-leave; 81 acres on Refugio Road; and more.

Magnificent Multifaceted Equestrian Compound

Immerse yourself in the beauty of this exquisite equestrian estate on 9.75 acres, with both horse facilities and elegant venues for entertaining.

30-Unit Apartment Complex Slated for the Haley Corridor

Plus: A plea to keep the State Street Promenade; The Dirty Dog Wash & Goods debuts today; Kenny Loggins at the Santa Barbara Bowl; exhibit celebrating the coronation of King Charles; Rad Power Bikes is open in the Funk Zone; a handy new guide to the Cuyama Valley.

Third Window Brewing Co. Is Expanding

More food news: An update on Tamar; city lands on a lower-than-expected fee for State Street parklets; Creamistry ice cream shop has closed; more on Three Monkeys and Goodland Waffles & Melts; Rori’s Artisanal Creamery is working on three new locations; St. Bibiana is offering pizza by the slice; Pizza Online in Goleta has closed; Deux Bakery now sells sandwiches.