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Ten-Acre Equestrian Estate in Noleta for $10 Million

Noteworthy new listings also include a Mesa spec reno shooting for the stars; a bunch of properties that look like “before” photos; a pair of Mediterranean-ish piles; 1968 Hedgerow house with potential; loft living downtown; and many more.

The San Marcos Foothills Fundraising Drive Got an Extension

Plus: Orangetheory’s Santa Barbara studio is finally about to open; Channel Islands National Park seeks public comment on a new campground; revised design for the big apartment complex on Milpas Street; pop-up shop selling local goods coming to State Street; “Where in Santa Barbara…?” answer; anyone know an irrigation specialist?

Crushcakes’s Wine Bar Spinoff Has Opened

More food news: Cajé’s second State Street café soft-opened over the weekend; Santa Barbara moves toward further regulating alcohol sales; In-N-Out’s fry boat pool float; El Pastorcito’s Noleta restaurant has closed; more on the plans for regenerative farming at Jalama Canyon Ranch.

Where in Santa Barbara…?

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The Mystery of the Red Shoe Has Been Solved

The folks who installed the giant stiletto alongside Highway 101 have been getting a kick out of all the news reports.

The Price People Are Paying to Live Here Continues to Rise

The week’s notable sales include a Golden Quadrangle property that surfed the market like a pro; Riven Rock turnkey; a former DeGeneres house that went for $3 million more than it did three years ago; new-build on Shoreline Drive for $8.85 million; two-bedroom house near Butterfly Beach for $7.3 million; and many more.

Only $1.6 Million More Needed to Save the San Marcos Foothills

Other recent news: Construction on the 101’s Montecito segment to start in fall of 2022; Bellosguardo Foundation starts talking about tours; Hotel Santa Barbara is on the market; earthquake six miles off the coast; county likely to reach yellow tier right before the tier system is abolished; the Crafter’s Library opens Saturday; buyers of two big-ticket properties revealed; anti-cannabis lawsuit tossed out of court; skeletal remains discovered in Montecito; local fashion designer Kate McHale Jensen opened a shop here; peeved at sloppy parking.

Progress on the Red Shoe Mystery

Plus: Santa Barbara’s EF Education First seeks people to host international students for a few weeks this summer; Roger Daltrey is playing the Bowl; Robin Gowen paintings at Sullivan Goss; new resource centers for pet owners who could use assistance; Los Padres National Forest fire restrictions.