A Primary Bathroom for the Ages

Noteworthy new listings also include single-level on Lilac Drive; contemporary makeover near the Upper Village; Montecito midcentury; king-of-the-hill views on five acres; fascinating new construction in Ventura; and more. 3

Three Classical Music Concerts at Two Historic Locations Over One Exceptional Weekend

Lobero LIVE presents The Lobero Theatre Chamber Music Project – 2023 Weekend Concert Series on Friday, May 5 through Sunday, May 7. Artfully curated by renowned music director/violist Heiichiro Ohyama and violinist Benjamin Beilman, eight classical music luminaries from around the world perform best-regarded chamber works for strings and piano.

Trippy Playground Proposed for Dwight Murphy Field

Other recent news: County property tax revenue is up, but cannabis continues to underperform; Platform development inches forward; five more cruise ships this season; the Spirit of Fiesta is a guy for the first time; more info on the Los Carneros roundabout apartment complex; an effort to preserve old airplane hangars. 3

Seven Bar & Kitchen Has Found a New Home

More food news: AMA Sushi ditched its à la carte menu; Handlebar is going to stay open later; Taqueria La Unica now has an English menu; Goodland Waffles & Melts is at Mosaic Locale; the location of Satellite's satellite; the back patio is open at Longoria Wines; more on Organic Soup Kitchen's second outpost; a new meal-delivery service called Kitchenette. 3

Newsletter: April 19

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Farmacy Cannabis—30% Off Your First Purchase

One of the newest and most stunning recreational cannabis shops in the 805 is now open at Farmacy Santa Ynez. To celebrate, get 30% off your first purchase at any Farmacy location by mentioning this ad at checkout!

Exuberantly Decorated Hope Ranch Villa Sells for $12.8 Million

Last week's sales also include a Hope Ranch flip; Santecito Drive house that could use another bathroom; midcentury in upper San Roque; three-bedroom Casitas de la Riviera condo; small Riviera fixer; and more.

Apartment Building Proposed on the Los Carneros Roundabout

Plus: What's happening at the former barre studio on De La Vina; a new music store in Goleta; Figueroa Mountain wildflower tip; Ikat and Pearls has opened a Carpinteria boutique; Cove House's next renovation project; Heritage Goods & Supply wrote a book for kids; Ryan Adams and the Cardinals in concert. 10

Where the Eastside Meets the Lower Riviera

The streets around Diana Road and Diana Lane, where quintessential Santa Barbara architect Alex D'Alfonso built a microneighborhood, make for some of the city's most rewarding walking. 7

Newsletter: April 16

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