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August 23, 2023

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Newsletter: August 23

August 23, 2023|by Erik Torkells

UP IN THE VALLEY
Is Los Alamos approaching a tipping point? Four new projects—including a hotel with a 16,000-square-foot food hall—have the potential to change the town forever.

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HOT PROPERTY
Last week’s sales: Ennisbrook manor for $15.585 million; 1932 Winsor Soule on the Riviera; Hope Ranch fixer; renovated house and ADU on Eucalyptus Hill; 1905 Upper East five-bedroom; and more. See what sold—and for how much.

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ODDS & ENDS
••• Montecito Mercantile has closed.
••• The State Street Advisory Committee is meeting again.
••• Adirondack chairs placed here and there on the State Street Promenade.
••• New adventure park in the Santa Ynez Valley (above).
••• The Housing Authority’s building on E. Cota Street is almost done.
••• Weekend parking deal for locals.
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