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$28 Million for Four Acres, Mountain Views, and an Outdoor Amphitheater

What else sold last week: Off-market flip of novelist Sue Grafton’s Picacho Lane house; French Regency awash in pink on Eucalyptus Hill; the Mission Canyon midcentury with a stone bathroom; a sexy one-bedroom in San Marcos Pass; and many more.

Front-Country Trails Included in Statewide Forest Closure

Other recent news: Cruise ship moratorium extended till March; 33 “pallet houses” downtown to temporarily house the homeless; cannabis farmers agree to odor-control measures; two of the zoo’s giraffes are pregnant; another section of Montecito sidewalks was completed; new thrift store.

First Look at the Menu for Bar Le Côte, the Bell’s Spinoff Opening This Week in Los Olivos

More food news: Revolver is making cheesesteaks for a limited time; opening forecast for the Cabrillo Pavilion restaurant; update on the Kitchen incubator/restaurant coming to State Street; Handlebar’s secret project; Mor Doughnuts is rebranding; Wine Therapy moved to its new space.

Increased Speed-Limit Enforcement in Highway 101 Construction Zones

Plus: Another hint that the Biltmore and Coral Casino could be splitting up; antiques store opening in Montecito; rare white abalone spotted off Santa Cruz Island; reading by writer T.C. Boyle; more on the inflatable elephant art project; Santa Barbara Airport parking signage.

Where in Santa Barbara…?

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

Why Join a Country Club When You Can Buy One?

Noteworthy new listings also include Riviera view houses, old and new; suburban style in Montecito and on Eucalyptus Hill; an 1880 cottage in Carpinteria; and more.

Montecito’s Vons Store Is Going to Get Remodeled and Rebranded

More food news: Sweet Wheel raised enough money to save its Summerland farm from development; McConnell’s introduced dairy-free ice cream; Bree’osh’s outpost on De La Vina is going to expand; soft-opening brunches at Meiners Heritage Table in Ojai.

Hillside Burned in Loma Fire Is Declared Safe

Other recent news: Board of Supervisors mull vaccine mandate for county employees; Ventura County finally issues indoor mask order; new State Street shops; the interesting history of Turnpike Road; surprising endorsements in the upcoming election; new interim head of Santa Barbara City College.

Sidesaddle Isn’t Just for Horses

Thank goodness for homeowners’ quirks—looking at real estate would be a lot less fun without them.