WELCOME WAGON
“We really care about food,” says Caroline Hernandez, who has just opened Coyote’s Market in Carpinteria with her husband, Peter. “Everything here has our stamp of approval.” The main focus is on local, sustainably raised meat and seafood, along with delicious accompaniments. Photo by Margaret Austin.
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HOT PROPERTY
Last week’s sales: “European country manor” in Hope Ranch for $9.15 million; off-market Mediterranean for $17.85 million; Lower Village midcentury; another Santa Barbara Polo Residence; Toro Canyon renovation; Riviera spiffer-upper; Sheffield Drive cottage; and more. See what sold—and for how much.
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ODDS & ENDS
••• The plan for the yellow cottage in the Funk Zone.
••• More on the pedestrian easements at the Rosewood Miramar Beach.
••• Crafting and mahjong shop coming to Summerland.
••• Santa Barbara Airport wants to add more parking.
••• The Well Gardens opens this Saturday.
••• James Taylor tribute concert.
••• New end date for the Via Real construction.
••• Noteworthy parking law.
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