Foo Fighters to Play the Santa Barbara Bowl

Plus: Advice on how to watch a space launch; José Feliciano and Madeleine Peyroux at the Lobero Theatre; Billy & the Kids in concert; paintings by Susan McDonnell at Sullivan Goss; Elings Park seeks volunteers; free salsa and line-dancing classes on State Street.

The Empathy Center Is Opening Soon

Other recent news: A House of Honey project in Hope Ranch; the Rite Aid in Carpinteria is closing; profiles of artists Patrick Melroy and Burt Horowitz; El Capitan Canyon campground expansion; crude oil pipeline decommissioned. 3

Newsletter: September 13

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New Toro Canyon Compound Sells for $16 Million

Last week's sales also include the Hope Ranch spec reno with two urinals; 50-acre lot near Santa Ynez; Summerland house with separate lower-level living quarters; Toro Canyon A-frame on two acres; 1924 three-bedroom in San Roque; and more. 4

Details About the Proposed Changes at El Encanto

Plus: New car wash in the works on Milpas Street; 3D printing exhibit at Clay Studio; more on the homeless housing coming to Patterson Avenue; any advice for watching a launch out of Vandenberg Space Force Base? 5

Uptown Lounge Appears to Have Closed

More food news: The new tenants of the former Fresco Cafe space on E. Canon Perdido; Crumbl Cookies opening date; 1114 Sports Bar & Arcade is now Pizza Mizza; Oat Bakery's Montecito outpost has been confirmed; Rodeo Room now has an outdoor event space; Donnachadh Vineyard is opening a tasting room in Los Olivos. 13

Newsletter: September 10

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Where in Santa Barbara…?

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Sit High Atop the Riviera for $6.85 Million

Noteworthy new listings also include an appealing floor plan in Birnam Wood; 1915 Lower Riviera house with a triplex out back; West Mesa cottage; 1977 house on State Street that could pass for older; and more.

Fall Shopping in Greater Santa Barbara

Fresh discoveries from Summerland to Santa Ynez, including new collections, sales, and special offers on fashion, home decor, and more.