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First Look at the New Design for the Former Macy’s Building Downtown

Plus: Larry David in person; opening date of Habitat for Humanity’s ReStore; series of talks about non-profits; Music Academy of the West’s fall/winter slate; new book about the De La Guerra family; the water slide on Padaro Lane.

A Look Inside Ancora Osteria, Opening This Week in the Upper Village

More food news: More on Milio’s Pizza, also debuting this week; Local’s new menu; afternoon tea in the gardens of the Simpson House Inn; Milpas Street soul food opening soon; update on upstairs at the Maritime Museum building; checking out Sweetaly Gelato; Greek Festival in Chase Palm Park.

Where in Santa Barbara…?

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

A Quiet Kind of Rare: Bonnymede’s Largest Floor Plan

This is the largest layout the Bonnymede community has to offer—three bedrooms, three baths, single-level living throughout, and no one pressing in from either side.

Home Sweet Home in Hope Ranch

Noteworthy new listings also include Greek villa vibes above E. Mountain Drive; spacious San Roque for $4.25 million; Park Highland spiffer-upper with private park access; 1930 cottage with “party cabana”; Santa Ynez Victorian; and more.

More on the Nordstrom Residential Conversion

Other recent news: Gun shop’s new location causes concern; new “rage room” on State Street; massive solar arrays could be allowed soon; inside a handsome house at Mussel Shoals; Carpinteria’s Franklin Creek Trail closed for improvements; grim prognosis for Santa Rosa Island’s Torrey pines.

Can Anything Be Done About Biting Midges?

“Whenever I’m on my lawn, I get bitten by something so small I don’t see it. The bites swell up into welts that itch for a week. I’ve found reports of midges in other parts of California, but not so much here, except for a post on Reddit. Do you know what they are?”

Hidden Montecito Retreat in a Serene and Private Setting

Located within the highly sought-after Montecito Union School District, 768 Winding Creek Lane feels remarkably secluded while remaining close to Montecito’s villages, beaches, dining, and amenities. Come take a look at tomorrow’s open house.