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The City of Santa Barbara Is Looking to Buy La Casa de la Raza

Other recent news: Goleta gym and music store to close; the recent mayoral debate; new animal hospital; Housing Authority chief to step down; Buellton’s attempt to encourage pedestrians; grim prognosis for Santa Rosa Island’s Torrey pines; August’s tree of the month.

First Impressions of Ancora Osteria

More food news: Monte’s introduced lunch; Bruxie in Paseo Nuevo has closed; change of ownership at Vino Divino; autumn dinner by Sandra Adu Zelli and Pascale Beale; Ysidro debuted a new flavor; Sweetaly profile; the Goleta outpost of Drover’s Doughnuts is shuttered; Wella’s Soul Food to reopen.

New Trails Under Construction at Franceschi Park

Plus: Another peek over the Biltmore’s fence; The Picklr rebranded; Mission Refill to close next month; the Ojai Studio Artists Tour is coming up; Santa Barbara artist Sam Avelar at Separate Reality; Montecito Peak mystery.

Lower Village Glamourpuss Sells for $17.95 Million

Last week’s sales also include 1988 Mediterranean on Barker Pass Road; San Roque off-market; Hidden Valley Lane farmhouse; Montecito fixer; floops for a loss; Westmontish four-bedroom; and more.

1920s Charm in Montecito’s Lower Village

Noteworthy new listings also include a spiffer-upper on Padaro Lane; Hope Ranch floops; 1970s Spanish Colonial; cottage compound near Butterfly Beach; one-bedroom apartment downtown for $3.3 million; and more.

Where in Santa Barbara…?

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

The State Street Master Plan Has Been Approved

Other recent news: Professional soccer team delayed once again; county acts to restrict gun retailers; new completion date for Goleta train station; Live Oak Music Festival off for 2027; equestrian arena to be built in Santa Ynez.

Bibi Ji Has Closed

The restaurant, which brought much-needed excitement to Santa Barbara’s culinary scene for nine years and received many honors, will live on in catering and private events.