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Five Homes That Deserve a Second Look

Now offered at improved prices, these properties are rich with character, views, and livability—and they’re all in excellent locations.

A Prominent Architect’s Cool Live/Work Building

Noteworthy new listings also include a 1920 Monterey Colonial near the Upper Village; for-sale-by-owner in Romero Canyon; East Mesa for $4.195 million; fascinating Bungalow Haven compound; 1980 funk in Bel Air Knolls; and more.

The County Is Finally Doing Something About the Cannabis Stench

Other recent news: Did Ty Warner destroy this artwork?; the stone pines of E. Anapamu get a reprieve; Biltmore to install butterfly-shaped swim rafts; Macy’s at La Cumbre Plaza survived the first round of store closures; Santa Barbara may raise bus fares; out-of-control minivan on Stearns Wharf.

King Kong Comes to Montecito

Plus: The Talbots store at La Cumbre Plaza is closing; Khruangbin returns to the Santa Barbara Bowl; Gillian Welch and David Rawlings to play the Granada Theatre; a short stone wall on the Eastside; tree maintenance to affect two major streets; when license plate recognition fails.

Modern Mediterranean Sells for $30 Million

Last week’s sales also include 1924 Hedgerow house with a tricky floor plan; three-bedroom condos in Bonnymede and Montecito Shores; Harbor Hills off-market; the one across from Hendry’s Beach; the longest driveway in the Lower Riviera; Summerland split-level; and more.

Why Is Part of This West Beach Mosaic Covered in Concrete?

“My husband and I have been perplexed about this piece of art on Cabrillo Boulevard. Was it damaged? Was there a depiction of the Chumash and/or other Native Americans that was offensive? Are there any plans to repair it?”

High-End Rentals Are Going Through the Roof

Plus: The new southbound carpool lane has opened; Coyote Road spec reno cleaned up its facade; a Summerland antiques store has closed; an old sign from the Alameda Saloon; Japanese Breakfast to play the Santa Barbara Bowl; “Stomp” at the Granada Theatre; the Harding school bridge on the Westside.

Where in Santa Barbara…?

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