Newsletter: July 19

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Stylish Ojai Compound Sells for $18 Million

Last week's sales also include oceanfront Bonnymede condo for $6.3 million; the Constantia estate's original carriage house; a designer's pretty French country farmhouse in Ballard; Upper East four-bedroom; renovated 1927 Joseph Plunkett house in San Roque; and more.

Montecito Natural Health Has Opened in the Upper Village

Plus: Old Spanish Days photo exhibit (and the Santa Barbara Historical Museum seeks your Fiesta photos); a suggestion for city parking lots; Lotus Cabinetry confirmed its showroom plans; Jeff Shelton forever; update on the Rancho San Marcos golf course; new show at My Pet Ram. 9

First Look Inside the Bosse Toy Train Museum

You don't have to be a train enthusiast or a kid to get a kick out of the museum, which displays a fraction of Art Bossé's collection and is a terrific addition to State Street. 4

Newsletter: July 16

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Where in Santa Barbara…?

Know where this was shot? Prove it in the comments. (Update: We have a winner!) 4

An Abundance of Interesting New Listings

There's something for everyone: 8,500-square-foot Mediterranean villa; Santa Ynez Valley spread with private lake; new construction in Hope Ranch; two old charmers in the Hedgerow; Lower Village house with four kitchens; turnkey penthouse downtown; Brinkerhoff Avenue bungalow; and much more. 1

Stunning Renovated Penthouse in Downtown Santa Barbara

This one-of-a-kind penthouse with private tower has just completed an extensive, multi-year renovation, and it positively glows.

A Hostel Has Opened Near the Train Station

Other recent news: Recommendations for "36 Hours" in Santa Barbara; armed intruder on Sand Point Road; more on the Montecito Association’s push to block chain stores; Board of Supervisors staff members to disclose financial conflicts; Yardi Systems wants to convert office space into 374 apartments; more trouble for private investigator Craig Case; Santa Barbara Hives will close its State Street shop. 7

Thomas Keller to Run the Coral Casino Restaurant

More food news: A plea for help from Wylde Works; Sama Sama has added an 18 percent service charge; tamale class; the huevos rancheros at Corazón Comedor; the California Wine Festival and Downtown Summer Brew Fest are coming up; the menu at R&D Local Kitchen. 15