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Did Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi Buy a 1919 Montecito Estate?

Last week’s sales also include an expansive backyard in Yankee Farm; 2019 single-family house in the Tree Farm development; Hollister Ranch access for a loss; and more.

Punch Vintage Shop Is Closing

Plus: Santa Barbara Tire & Service Center is opening a second location; drawings by James Castle at the Santa Barbara Museum of Art; Maune Contemporary gallery is relocating; ZZ Top at the Arlington Theatre; the Jerry Douglas Band and the Wallflowers at the Lobero Theatre.

Bibi Ji Is Moving Farther Up State Street

More food news: Stella Mare’s lease has been extended; the menu at Beast Taqueria inside M. Special; Organic Soup Kitchen’s new location; revamped checkout area at the Montecito Vons; Refugio Ranch Vineyards is working on a farmstand and marketplace in Los Olivos.

Where in Santa Barbara…?

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

Beautiful Butterfly Beach Bargain!

This must-see townhome occupies a sweet spot of affordability, luxury, and ocean views. Sitting “high and dry” on the second and third floors, you’ll enjoy the waves, sunsets, birds, and breezes.

Debonair Contemporary on Eucalyptus Hill for $17.85 Million

Noteworthy new listings also include an 8,716-square-footer in Ennisbrook; trapezoid heaven in Toro Canyon; 1930 Spanish with rooms and more rooms; Summerland house on a half acre; and a 1915 Montecito cottage—land not included.

City Council to Vote on Restaurant Parklets Next Week

Other recent news: Buyers revealed in three recent real estate transactions; more photos of murder suspect’s car; free postpartum service to end due to lack of funding; second roundabout coming to Highway 154; county Board of Supervisors finally gets tough with cannabis tax scofflaws; dangerous cyclists on the State Street Promenade; Tri-County Produce apartment complex update.

Kin Bakeshop Soft-Opens Next Week

More food news: Oat Bakery is rumored to be coming to Montecito; self-checkout is coming to Gelson’s; more info about RH’s Upper Village restaurant; the Gin’s Tap Bar food menu at the Inn at Mattei’s Tavern; weekend brunch and other updates from Vega Vineyard & Farm; bringing the Lucky’s experience home.