NEWS ROUNDUP
••• Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom drop $14.2 million in Montecito (above).
••• Maria Sharapova spent $8.55 million in Summerland.
••• County supervisors enable officers to fine people gathering against Covid-19 rules.
••• City council approves bike-sharing program.
••• Jeff Bridges announced that he has lymphoma.
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JUST LISTED
The week’s noteworthy new listings include 12 acres ripe for development in the Golden Quadrangle, two 1920s houses by Winsor Soule in the Upper East, a 1921 cottage on Camino Viejo, three vacant lots in Summerland, and more.
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FOOD STUFF
••• Summerland’s Farmer & the Flea is back this Sunday (above).
••• Satellite’s special Mexican dinner.
••• My Homies Kitchen is serving fresh, affordable food on Tuesdays at La Casa de la Raza.
••• New coffee shop at Paseo Nuevo.
••• Surf ’n’ Suds Beer Fest is now online.
••• Nearly 80 wineries oppose BID proposal.
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CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS
More renderings of how the Highway 101 changes will look: you’ll get a better understanding of the Evans undercrossing, with its zippy design reminiscent of Copacabana; the Sheffield Drive righthand on- and off-ramps; and sound walls that include planters.
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PRICE CUTS
The week’s top price adjustments include widescreen views over Montecito, a house on the sand at Miramar Beach, a big spread on a double lot in Birnam Wood, a funky roofline on the Mesa, and more.
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Recent Comments
Great read as always! My parents are in Portugal and enjoyed the article also. They report that you are spot on about the sidewalks. — Andy
Hi Rob, Is the architect and his staff liked by the workers? — DEREK
That’ll depend on how long the permitting process takes. — Erik Torkells
Would love to share the amazing property I just closed 'off market' on Pomar Lane after 7 offers for $8,088,000. Where to send information and… — Maryanne Brillhart
Any idea when this is scheduled to begin development? — Brenna Ritchey
Ditto the other two comments. Wonderful to see this country! Thanks! — Shirley
Hotel Santa Barbara. 533 State St. — Karl
This was a fantastic article with great photos. Wow. — James
Thank you again Erik! I love your travel reporting. — Tal
A Michelin star from Montesano Group? That’s a stretch. The food at Lucky’s has devolved to tasting and looking like it fell off a Sysco… — BW