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Hope Ranch Flooring Showroom Sells for $7.85 Million

Other notable sales include a 1937 Monterey Colonial in Montecito; a fixer/teardown on the back of Eucalyptus Hill; and the ones with an eerie tub, fancy Murphy bed, and akimbo staircase.

Why Are People So Slow to Ditch Their Masks?

Other recent news: People of color fare worse in Santa Barbara’s criminal justice system; bike-rental program to expand to Funk Zone, the waterfront, and Coast Village Road; Santa Barbara Fair & Expo is this week; local designer who makes aprons and biodegradable garbage bags; development likely for lot behind Home Depot; got any Jonathan Winters anecdotes?

The New Owner of the Mackenzie Market Building

More food news: Downtown’s new Crush Bar has come out of the closet; Funk Zone building rumored to become a brewery; Draughtsmen Aleworks now makes wine, too; former Whodidily baker now back in business as Yodelayheehoo; Priedite Barbecue’s worthy smash burger.

Folly Is Moving to Downtown Santa Barbara

Plus: Hidden path leading to Mission Rose Garden; nominations wanted for the People of the Year awards; how a proposed new house will affect the Old Pueblo Trail; cigar boxes for sale; great blue herons nesting in Carpinteria.

Where in Santa Barbara…?

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

Behind This Facade Is a Big, Fascinating House

Other noteworthy new listings include beachfront Padaro Lane; a couple of sweet Upper East cottages; a 1.25-acre lot in the Hedgerow; midcentury with potential on Eucalyptus Hill; yet another Hope Ranch teardown; and more.

Baby Steps Toward Opening Hollister Ranch Beaches to the Public

Other recent news: Westmont’s “Pickle Tree” is being cut down; MacKenzie Scott gave $20 million to Santa Barbara City College; Montecito man helps a family of ducks; the harbor mini-mart reopened with a new name; citizens’ groups disagree over cannabis deals; another Edhat classic.

Two Stearns Wharf Restaurants Are for Sale

More food news: L.A. meal-kit service launching event space in the Mill; a landmark restaurant building in Carpinteria is on the market; new contender in BLT season; Finch & Fork’s chef moved to Roblar Winery; Tap Thai is opening a second location; Embermill to start serving Ethiopian lunches; new business sells dough for you to bake at home.