Santa Rosa Island in One Day

A day trip to Santa Rosa Island involves a lot of sightseeing on the ferry, but there's enough time for a truly lovely hike through unspoiled nature. 4

Newsletter: June 5

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Santa Barbara Is Considering a Sales Tax Increase

Other recent news: Many of the school district's solar arrays have yet to function; criminal charges filed against landlord; mysterious fish die-off; Old Town Antiques is closing; the tree of the month; county district attorneys vs. Carbmaster bread. 2

1912 House Remodeled by Lutah Maria Riggs Sells for $17.425 Million

Last week's sales also include Cove House Design's spec reno on Alameda Padre Serra; two in Hope Ranch; Lower Village with pool; Shoreline Drive pocket listing; one with potential on the Riviera; sprawler above the Westside for $2.3 million off the initial ask; 1920 Structure of Merit in the Upper East; and more.

Wunderkind Is Opening a Second Shop in Montecito

Plus: The Bar Method appears to be opening downtown; Solvang gay pride parade; Sherman Oaks design studio/shop moving to the Santa Ynez Valley; Christopher Cross to play the Lobero Theatre; Vandenberg Space Force Base has a new motto. 1

Newsletter: June 2

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Where in Santa Barbara…?

Know where this was shot? Prove it in the comments. (Update: We have a winner!) 11

Derf’s Café Is Closing After 47 Years

There will be a party on Tuesday to celebrate the restaurant's long history at De La Vina and Mission. 8

A Hope Ranch House Designed by Paul Revere Williams

Noteworthy new listings also include zany architecture in Ennisbrook; Park Lane sprawler; Hope Ranch fixer; semi-rustic view house in Carpinteria; another $4 million spec reno just off the Westside; and more. 3

Coast & Olive Is Closing This Weekend

More food news: The name and concept for the former Oliver's space; Sushi Go Go at the harbor has reopened; Lilac Montecito is now serving breakfast and lunch; tantalizing croissants in Carpinteria; what's happening with Fairview Gardens Farm? 10