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Where in Santa Barbara…?

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The Indoor-Outdoor Lifestyle of Yore

Noteworthy new listings also include an 1895 Crocker Row house, handsomely redone; two-bedroom Hedgerow cottage for $5.25 million; Chelham Way spec reno for nearly $5 million; 1970s architecture with big mountain views; the San Roque spec reno that tried for $4 million and missed; and more.

The Good Lion Folks Are Opening a Bar at the Montecito Inn

More food news: What’s in store for The Palms in Carpinteria; the owner of the Derf’s building is said to be talking to prospective tenants; Local has cut weekday lunch service; return of the Santa Barbara Greek Festival; update on Fairview Gardens Farm; Seven Bar & Kitchen now has a vacation rental.

Santa Rosa Island in One Day

A day trip to Santa Rosa Island involves a lot of sightseeing on the ferry, but there’s enough time for a truly lovely hike through unspoiled nature.

Santa Barbara Is Considering a Sales Tax Increase

Other recent news: Many of the school district’s solar arrays have yet to function; criminal charges filed against landlord; mysterious fish die-off; Old Town Antiques is closing; the tree of the month; county district attorneys vs. Carbmaster bread.

1912 House Remodeled by Lutah Maria Riggs Sells for $17.425 Million

Last week’s sales also include Cove House Design’s spec reno on Alameda Padre Serra; two in Hope Ranch; Lower Village with pool; Shoreline Drive pocket listing; one with potential on the Riviera; sprawler above the Westside for $2.3 million off the initial ask; 1920 Structure of Merit in the Upper East; and more.

Wunderkind Is Opening a Second Shop in Montecito

Plus: The Bar Method appears to be opening downtown; Solvang gay pride parade; Sherman Oaks design studio/shop moving to the Santa Ynez Valley; Christopher Cross to play the Lobero Theatre; Vandenberg Space Force Base has a new motto.

Where in Santa Barbara…?

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