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Big-View Contemporary Sells for $11.05 Million

Last week’s sales also include Eucalyptus Hill Mediterranean; Hope Ranch four-bedroom; Montecito Oaks sweetie for $5.85 million; a serious loss on the Riviera; semi-listed Coronada Circle; 1915 curb appeal in the Upper East; and more.

Why Are There “No Grading” Signs on the Edison Catway?

“I came across a bunch of ‘no grading’ signs while hiking the Edison Catway near San Ysidro Trail. Does it mean there will be construction there?” —J.

The Tri-County Produce Building Might Be Spared

Plus: Sonoma Fit isn’t happening; more on the Highway 101 veterans’ memorial; update on the Bossé Toy Train Museum’s expansion; delusional bike signage; the Santa Barbara Sea Glass & Ocean Arts Festival; Funk Zone flower mural.

Where in Santa Barbara…?

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

A Contemporary Beach Compound in Montecito

Noteworthy new listings also include an Ennisbrook casita for $5.7 million; Hope Ranch fixer; former spec reno in Pepper Hill; the Periwinkle Lane cottage with a metal roof; 1935 house with potential on W. Quinto Street; and more.

5,000 Square Feet of Funky Shopping

Other recent news: Complaints about the leadership of Pacifica Graduate Institute; renderings of the Biltmore’s proposed swimming pools; the mismanagement of the Toro Canyon Creek oil seepage; Santa Barbara Studio Artists Tour is this weekend; update on Goleta’s unbuilt fire station; the tree of the month has been used to paralyze fish.

The Metamorphosis of East Mesa

With its family-friendly atmosphere and proximity to the beach, the neighborhood above Shoreline Park is a quintessential side of Santa Barbara. And it’s changing fast.

Montecito House With Ocean View Sells for $5.155 Million

Last week’s sales also include Spanish and contemporary design elements in Hope Ranch; 1888 Upper East house; $4.15 million for just off the Westside; top-floor condo in the Chapala One development; and more.