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

Two Upper Village Shops Are Moving

Plus: San Roque's Skin Deep is in new hands; a visit to the refreshed Sacred Space; Caruso has introduced a loyalty program; more housing for the homeless.

Turf and Surf on the Land Shark Tour

Who hasn't seen the car-boat hybrid driving around and wondered what the experience is like? 4

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