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SBCC Is Going to Build a New Athletic Complex

Other recent news: The new News-Press launched a website; Santa Barbara Unified School District is working on building employee housing at two sites; Santa Barbara MedCenter to remain open under new ownership; the tree of the month.

Upper Hot Springs Compound Sells for a Third Off Initial Asking Price

Last week’s sales also include 1920 house steps from Miramar Beach; Yankee Farm property with a lighted tennis court; off-market near Cold Spring School; blocky architecture just off Coast Village Road; 1933 Toro Canyon house; renovation above San Roque; and more.

Ospi Opens This Weekend at The Post

More food news: The name of Aperitivo’s pasta-centric spinoff; new forecast for Little Mountain in the Upper Village; what’s next for the old Angel Oak space at the Ritz-Carlton Bacara; new tenant of the former Flightline Restaurant near the airport; Merci will be takeout only for a short period; Revolver is now serving lunch; the correct debut date for Highly Likely in Ojai; Amada Cellars opened a tasting room in Los Alamos.

What’s This Building Under Construction in Toro Canyon?

“Anyone know what this cavernous building is way above the polo development? It’s on the ridge line just past the polo fields.”

The Rancho San Marcos Golf Course Has Reopened

Plus: A new podcast about Santa Barbara; Band of Horses and Iron & Wine to play the Arlington Theatre; Maren Morris returns to the Santa Barbara Bowl; the Cold Spring bridge project is completed; Soul Sucker ceramics and plants at El Paseo; architectural tours of downtown; next year’s SBIFF dates; De La Vina bridge replacement to start next month; new look for the five-story building proposed for De La Guerra Street.

Where in Santa Barbara…?

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

Glen Oaks Traditional With a Vestigial Billiards Room

Noteworthy new listings: The return of the More Mesa house with a terrace hanging over the bluff; a conundrum on the Hedgerow’s edge; $5 million for a modest part of Alta Mesa; turnkey Loma Alicia townhome; Hope Ranch midcentury; Japanese-Craftsman hybrid way above San Roque; and more.

The First Annual Godmothers Day and More Exciting Events at Godmothers in Summerland

On Sunday, May 4, we’ll host three special events and ongoing, all-day activities centered on our godmothers—the women who lift us up and bring out our magic. Plus: A whole lot more is happening at Godmothers in May and June.