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Where in Santa Barbara…?

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A Wall of Windows in El Caserio

Noteworthy new listings also include 1980s architecture in Hope Ranch; the large house a contractor built for himself; a brief walk from the Mesa Lane beach steps; TV Hill fixer with a personality crisis; and Pacifica Graduate Institute’s 12-acre campus off Toro Canyon.

Indoor Pickleball Chain Has Plans to Open in Goleta

Other recent news: Update on the bill to stymie the development behind the Mission; Dos Pueblos Ranch has a buyer; Jensen Guitar & Music to close; new hotel in an unwieldy location; downtown Ventura zone will remain off-limits to cars; California considering strict defensible space rules.

A New Family-Friendly Pool Hall Is Opening Downtown

Plus: Changes at the Montecito Country Mart; another long Highway 101 off-ramp closure; Anna Janelle Jewelry is moving to State Street; Pacific Premier Bank got bought; work is underway on the downtown charging station; new jiu-jitsu and self-defense studio; Paul McCartney to play the Santa Barbara Bowl.

Parking, Santa Barbara Style

Who doesn’t love complaining about other people’s inability to park?

Hope Ranch Equestrian Property Sells Off-Market for $24 Million

Last week’s sales also include a Hollister Ranch full share with macadamia orchard; 1980s Mediterranean near the back of San Ysidro Ranch; walkable to Montecito Union School; big views way above Goleta; Bel Air Knolls spec reno; and more.

The Pad Climbing Gym Opens This Week

Plus: Funk Zone vacant lot changed hands; the Santa Barbara Indie Film Festival is coming up; Highway 101 off-ramp to reopen; Los Lobos coming to the Lobero; exhibit of photographs from the “Heaven’s Gate” set.

Where in Santa Barbara…?

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