Brand-New Estate in Toro Canyon Seeks $17.6 Million

Noteworthy new listings also include 1980s Mediterranean that immediately went into escrow; black-and-white flip on East Valley Road; 556-acre avocado-and-lemon farm above N. Patterson Avenue; Summerland hot potato; and more.

The Miramar Resort Hopes to Add More Shops, Restaurants, and Employee Housing

Other recent news: Santa Barbara to go after illegal street-food vendors; speed limit reduced on five city streets; marine mammals in distress; cannabis tax revenues continue to disappoint; the pole-dancing classes at Seventh Dimension Dance; update on the removal of oil industry infrastructure. 4

UCSB Arts & Lectures Announced Its 2023-2024 Season

Plus: The Office of Angela Scott sample sale; Casa del Herrero seeks donations for a community estate sale; Wendy Foster's Angel boutique is moving; Ensemble Theatre Company's restaurant drama; Daniel Caesar at the Santa Barbara Bowl. 1

Newsletter: June 14

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Corner Tap Has Reopened With an Expanded Menu

More food news: Beast Taqueria has opened inside M. Special's State Street taproom; Gala is now serving dinner on Tuesdays; self-checkout has come to Sprouts; a profile of Saint Remy restaurant; "taste education" at Global Gardens. 4

Montecito Mediterranean Sells for $10.25 Million

Last week's sales also include a Toro Canyon pocket listing for $8.95 million; the one with the wacky roofline; Alta Mesa renovation painted black; Cielito party pad for $1.35 million off the initial ask; and more.

What’s Happening With the Pepper Tree Inn?

"Do you know what’s going on with the eastern half of the Pepper Tree Inn on upper State Street? I see people going into the hotel driveway, while the right side looks like they maybe started a renovation, but have since stopped." —A. 1

Newsletter: June 11

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Where in Santa Barbara…?

Know where this was shot? Prove it in the comments. (Update: We have a winner!) 6

First Look at the Proposed Tri-County Produce Development

Plus: The Santa Barbara Zoo is considering a tax to raise funds; Neil Young to play the Santa Barbara Bowl; Wilco in concert at the Arlington Theatre; northbound Olive Mill offramp to reopen tomorrow; Palma Colectiva's new mindfulness studio. 2