The Mesa’s House of the Dragon

Plus: Arrediamo rug store has opened in the Big Yellow House; "Titanic Days" at the Karpeles Manuscript Library Museum; John Fogerty and comedian Bert Kreischer are coming to the Santa Barbara Bowl; Las Positas Tennis Center is back in action; Royal Bee on State Street; the Chrisman California Islands Center in Carpinteria. 6

Picacho Lane Spec Reno Sells for Over $30 Million

Last week's sales also include Miramar Beach off-market; 2.2-acre compound on Ortega Ridge; Moroccan-ish compound near Santa Ynez; the one with the party potty on Marina Drive; "Space Ranch" outside Lompoc; San Roque sweetie in just nine days; and more. 1

Wexler’s Deli Is Making Sandwich Lovers’ Dreams Come True

"While there are obviously some really good delis in L.A., our goal was to be the first one to hand-cure and slice our meat and fish ourselves," says Mike Kassar of Wexler's Deli, which opens tomorrow in the Public Market. 14

Newsletter: April 7

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Where in Santa Barbara…?

Know where this was shot? Prove it in the comments. (Update: We have a winner!) 2

A Pair of Stylish Hillside Retreats

Noteworthy new listings also include an appealing update on Sheffield Drive; widescreen views from Shepard Mesa; 1924 Upper East house configured as a duplex; 1990s architecture across from Hendry’s Beach; the one with the see-through topper on La Coronilla; 1924 Structure of Merit; and more. 3

UCSB Once Again Agrees to Build More Student Housing

Other recent news: The history of the Granada Theatre on the occasion of its 100th anniversary; homeowners near the Hot Springs trailhead told to move parking obstructions; investigation into Manning Park's caretaker cottage; free rattlesnake removal and relocation; the Carpinteria location of Seaside Makers has moved; two stone pines fell on Anapamu Street; the tree of the month. 11

The Next Tenant of the Metropulos Building

More food news: Third Window is now serving burgers all week long; Petra Cafe has soft-opened in the former Foxtail space; praise for Merci's new falafel sandwich; the problematic plastic packaging of produce; Moby Dick is getting an oyster bar; a stylish revamp of Pali Wine Co.'s Funk Zone tasting room. 20

Newsletter: April 3

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“Jesus Christ Superstar” Rocks the Santa Barbara Stage

This month, Out of the Box brings its 25th production to Center Stage Theater—Andrew Lloyd Webber’s "Jesus Christ Superstar," which has wowed audiences for over 50 years. In this inventive reimagining, you'll hear the show's iconic songs as you’ve never heard them before!