Thai Barbecue Is Coming to the Santa Barbara Public Market

More food news: Stella Mare's lease won't be renewed; Mariscos Santa Barbara has closed; Kin Bakeshop opening forecast; profiles of Tondi Gelato and Anchor Rose; Simple Feast has gone out of business.

Newsletter: March 1

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1930 George Washington Smith House Sells for $17.5 Million

Last week's sales also include a 7,200-square-footer in Hope Ranch; beachfront in Carpinteria; Shoreline Drive vacant lot; Riviera single-level in need of updating; oceanfront share in Hollister Ranch; Pimiento Lane cutie; and more. 2

Developers Officially Submit Plans for Resort on the Carpinteria Bluffs

Other recent news: Locals flock to mountains to look at snow; big trees down in Shoreline Park and on E. Anapamu Street; elderly woman abducted outside Smart & Final; owners of four corner stores share their stories; the tree of the month is the black acacia. 5

Sitting Pretty at the One & Only Mandarina on Mexico’s Pacific Coast

How do you say "White Lotus" in Spanish? 1

Newsletter: February 26

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Where in Santa Barbara…?

Know where this was shot? Prove it in the comments. (Update: We have a winner!) 1

Another Hotel Is in the Works for State Street

The former Forever 21 building could be converted into a 22-room hotel with a rooftop pool and bar. 10

Hope Ranch Compound With Room to Move for $22.5 Million

Noteworthy new listings also include a Riviera new-build with mesmerizing views; geometry gone wild in Montecito; 1930s cottage in Coast Village; and a sweet little getaway up near the Botanic Garden.

A Big New Gym Is Opening Downtown

Plus: Adventure park with ziplining is coming to the Santa Ynez Valley; the Santa Barbara International Orchid Show is coming up; Father John Misty, the Head and the Heart, and Rebelution to play the Santa Barbara Bowl; an Instagram account for local history buffs; are neighbors getting annoyed by pickleball? 5