The Extraordinary Whale House in Mission Canyon
Noteworthy new listings also include 13,231-square-footer off the Hot Springs Trailhead; new ocean-view construction in Hollister Ranch and Ventura; revamped design for rebuilding Richard Neutra's Slavin House on the Riviera; West Mesa spec reno; and more. 7
Chick-fil-A Has Reopened
More food news: Mister Softee is coming downtown; Sushi by Scratch Restaurants lost its Michelin star; Foxtail Kitchen to change name and concept; street kitchen on the State Street Promenade; update on Ocean Fathoms's legal trouble; Santa Barbara Vintners Festival is in October; the tipping conundrum at Sama Sama. 15
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
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