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Pedestrian-Only State Street Is Now One Block Shorter

Plus: Coral Casino is renovating various parts of the complex; the latest glimpse of the Pepper Hill lair-in-progress; join Ojai Raptor Center for a bird release; Ambiance is gone; a “tennis kiosk” on San Ysidro Lane; auction signs.

How the Board of Supervisors Put the Cannabis Industry’s Interests First

Other recent news: Long waits for Covid-19 tests and results; Santa Barbara starts process of community review of police department; two local Boys & Girls Clubs merging; rare jellyfish spotted here.

Knapp’s Other Castle Is on the Market

The Montecito home of George Owen Knapp is being offered for $5.35 million. At one acre, it’s but a crumb of the original 70-acre estate known as Arcady. Still, the 1905 Italianate house provides a glimpse of how life used to be.

Another Home Store Is Opening in Summerland

Other recent news: Fifteen-foot shark spotted off the Santa Barbara Harbor; San Marcos High School student making change happen; continued push for the Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary; the man behind Montecito’s beautiful memorial benches.

The Robin Hood of Restaurants Is Opening on State Street

Everytable, a chain that charges less in food deserts than in affluent areas, has chosen Santa Barbara for its first outpost outside of L.A.

Eleven Recent Sales: Midcentury Renovations, Mediterranean Manors, and More

The market is still moving: here are 11 closings from the past week, from under $2 million to over $7 million.

Inn-Size Montecito Mansion Slashes Price by $1.4 Million

The week’s other top price adjustments: Stylish spec renovation back online at a higher price; Mesa villa awaiting an upgrade; Pepper Hill beast; 1937 house with a tiki bar.

Magazine Editors’ Shop in Summerland

Plus: Ambiance boutique appears to have left Montecito; Treat skincare moved storefronts; liquor store space for rent; Eucalyptus Lane cottages have access to the Miramar resort’s facilities; new fast-charging electric vehicle charging stations from Caltrans.