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Great New Price for a Sweet House in San Roque

This modern farmhouse on a charming street blends timeless character with thoughtfully curated design and an effortless connection to the Santa Barbara lifestyle. Come take a look at this week’s open houses.

Two Former Department Stores Might Get Repurposed

Other recent news: The Biltmore appears to have been pushed back again; possible names for Calle Cesar Chavez; new housing at Santa Barbara Zoo could thwart Highway 101 pedestrian bridge; Modoc Multi-Use Path opened; county moves forward with workforce housing on Carrillo Street; speed-limit reductions on Santa Claus Lane and San Antonio Creek Road; Target launched next-day delivery in Santa Barbara; Ojai tastemaker’s art and antiques recommendations.

De La Vina Street to Get Two Pocket Parks

Plus: Free People is opening a second store on State Street; Palm Tree Music Festival doubles down on the area; Chapala Street gym moving; Ingrid Michaelson to play the Lobero Theatre; two more Santa Barbara Bowl shows; San Ysidro Debris Basin signage.

A Sanctuary of Light, Privacy & Views in San Roque

Situated on a private, corner lot, the three-bedroom, two-bathroom residence is filled with natural light and designed for seamless indoor-outdoor living. Come see for yourself at this week’s open houses.

L.A’s Exciting New Landmark

The spectacular David Geffen Galleries building at LACMA aims to reinvent the museum-going experience, which it does with varying success.

Private Lower Riviera House Sells for $4.79 Million

Last week’s sales also include Christopher Lloyd’s compound on W. Mountain Drive; off-market floops of an Ennisbrook casita; 1977 three-bedroom near Montecito Union School; upside-down layout in the Lower Village; fire-damaged property above Cathedral Oaks Road; stylish San Roque; and more.

Lotusland Wants to Add a Bunch of Buildings

Plus: Yoga studio opened on the Mesa; two new retail tenants on State Street; Muna to play the Santa Barbara Bowl; Habitat for Humanity’s ReStore has begun accepting donations; Hunt Slonem show; beige new buildings.

Where in Santa Barbara…?

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