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Why Is So Much of the Macy’s Store Empty?

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“What’s going on at the Macy’s store in La Cumbre Plaza? The second floor is empty and there are toys on the ground floor.” —D.

The Biggest Sale of the Year (So Far)

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Last week’s sales also include a remarkable price in the Golden Quadrangle; a Coast Village fixer that went for $1.125 million over ask; widescreen views at an Alameda Padre Serra midcentury; and many more.

Grocery Workers Vote to Call a Strike

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But no date has been set yet. Other recent news: Branding Santa Barbara as Silicon Riviera; trapeze school to extend its stay in Vera Cruz Park; 332-apartment complex proposed for Goleta; neat houses featured in Santa Barbara magazine; Hearst Castle will finally reopen; Letter Perfect stationery shop has left Coast Village Road; Instagram retools its algorithm to favor video (so sign up for the email newsletter!).

The Little Kitchen Is Closing After Six Years

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More food news: Local on Coast Village Road is getting close to opening; Taste of Santa Barbara tickets are now on sale; Shalhoob is said to be opening a bar in the Public Market; the mother-daughter team behind Beans BBQ; what the Ballard Inn’s new owners have in store for the hotel and restaurant; Bar Le Côte chefs moonlight on a taco pop-up; new Mexican restaurant opening on the Westside; there’s hope for the Paradise Store & Grill.

1920s Glamour in the Golden Quadrangle for $20 Million

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Noteworthy new listings also include a supersized manor in Ennisbrook; 143 oceanfront acres west of the Ritz-Carlton Bacara; FSBO on Channel Drive; Campanil house with potential; 1952 house on the south side of Alameda Padre Serra; 1970s lines on the Lower Riviera; and more.

Where in Santa Barbara…?

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

A Big Event Space Is Opening Downtown

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Plus: Another Santa Barbara hotel is for sale; Goleta industrial campus to be renamed; two worthwhile acts appearing at the new Ventura Music Hall; flamenco at the Lobero; gift card agita.

An Interesting Restaurant Opens in Ventura This Weekend

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More food news: “Instagram-ready food concept” coming to Isla Vista; seafood CSA Get Hooked seeks wholesale partners; what Sear Steakhouse’s new owner has in store for the Solvang restaurant; the former Paradise Store & Grill changed hands; Third Window and Creaminal collaborate on stout-flavored ice cream.